Impression 5 is a hands-on learning environment that challenges its visitors to experience, discover, and explore the world in which they live. Impression 5 achieves this by producing hands-on exhibits and participatory programs.
Impression 5 Science Center and grounds are no smoking for the health of all visitors.
Impression 5 is a member of the ACM (Association of Children's Museums) and its reciprocal program. We honor membership cards from any ACM reciprocal member institution.
Mon-Thu: 10am - 5pm
Fri-Sat: 10am - 7pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm
* Closed the first week of September (annually) and major holidays, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Easter Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,and Thanksgiving Day
Admission Prices
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00 (age 3 to college students with ID)
Seniors $4.00
Children 2 and under FREE
* I-5, ACM & ASTC Members FREE with valid membership card
* AAA members receive 10% discount on regular admission
Visiting Impression 5 is a great way for kids of all ages to
learn about the wonders of science. Students can explore several fun
hands-on exhibits and learn about chemistry, biology, physics,
and solar energy. They can also explore the properties of sight, sound,
and perception. The learning never ends!
There are eleven (11) fantastic, hands-on scientific workshops that your group may choose to participate in! They include: Crystals, Simple Machines,Water, Electricity, Light, Germs , Circuit Builders , Slime and many more! To sign up for a workshop, indicate which one(s) you want to attend
when you make your group reservation. All workshops are offered
every day, but are subject to staff availability.
There are two lunch areas available where you can store brown bag
lunches and sit down and eat. There are also drink and snack
vending machines with a limited selection. There is a $10 fee for
use of either area, which you must reserve in advance when booking your
visit. If you'd like, we can arrange for Domino's Pizza to
deliver lunch to your group. Ask our Reservations Coordinator
about options and prices.
All students will receive the base group admission rate of $3.50.
Any workshop fees apply only to the students participating in the
activity. All adult chaperones receive free admission.
New for teachers! Impression 5 has reviewed the State science
benchmarks and listed the ones that our exhibits relate to! Check
out our list for elementary, middle school, and high school benchmarks.
To make a reservation for your school group, or if you have any
questions, call our Reservations Coordinator at (517) 485-8116 ex. 32 or
send an email to
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