Preschool STEAM Days are designed to give young children and their adult chaperones a taste of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).
Look beyond the Earth into the sky. Visit our STARLAB planetarium to learn more about our Sun, the stars and the planets.
Reg. Deadline: January 29 at 5pm.
Adult (+1) will check in for program upon arrival.
Astronauts are living in space! Join us for an astronaut challenge as students learn about the special tools and equipment used aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Young explorers end the class by designing their own space gear to take home!
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Students discover the social and physiological challenges posed by extended stays in space, and see the systems used to sustain life aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Young astronauts work as a team to complete a challenge that simulates the conditions experienced during a spacewalk and learn about current scientific experiments taking place in space.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Oh no—a box of minerals has spilled, and the specimens are all mixed up! Young scientists will investigate the unique properties of minerals to identify and sort each specimen to help put the mineral collection back in order.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Uncover pieces of Michigan’s past by digging for “fossils”. Learn how glaciers reshaped the land to form the Great Lakes, and experiment with our stream table to change the landscape and predict erosion and flooding!
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Encounter air pressure at work and explore the question, “What is weather, and why is it important to us?” Students learn the vocabulary of weather; view instruments used to measure our changing atmosphere and create tools to measure wind direction.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Young meteorologists make weather observations, use weather map skills, and operate weather instruments while learning the science behind our changing atmosphere. Students study natural hazards like tornadoes and floods by interacting with a dry ice tornado and a 5-foot stream table.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Young scientists become detectives as they use observation and experimentation to uncover clues from the natural world. Along the way, they will learn about plants, animals, and their environments while solving a mini mystery.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Young forensic investigators will learn about real-world Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) protocols such as fingerprinting, inspection of microscopic evidence, and examination of DNA, while investigating a mystery at the museum.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Young engineers explore work, energy, and forces while discovering the history and power of simple machines in this hands-on STEAM workshop. They design and build their own siege machines, test them in a “castle wars” challenge, and leave inspired by science and engineering.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Mix a little science with a lot of fun as we launch rockets using Alka-Seltzer and water. Explore chemical reactions, test different designs, and experiment with changing variables to affect the height of the rocket.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Kids become engineers as they design and build cars to race on tracks. Explore how wheels, axles, and ramps affect motion, learn basic concepts of forces and friction while testing, adjusting, and zooming their creations!
Must be cancelled at least 3 days prior to event to receive a refund.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.
Blast off with the power of your feet! Kids will design and launch their own stomp rockets while learning how Newton's 3rd Law of motion helps rockets fly high into the sky.
Any adults(s) and additional children visiting the Air Zoo that day can purchase discounted admission at the ticket counter upon arrival.
Air Zoo members must be logged in to access discount.