The Ann Arbor Hands On Museum

 I had the pleasure recently of going with my daughter and two of my grandsons to the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum. I have been there before, of course, when my own children were young, and it was fun then. But NOW, now it has advanced to a whole new level!

There is climbing equipment for little ones, appropriately sized and challenging.

There is a little fire truck to sit in, complete with costumes and hats...

 For kids of all ages there are giant foam blocks for building...

There is an actual ambulance with its lights flashing for kids to climb inside. In the back non-bloody videos are playing of people being rescued from accidents and put in ambulances...

Kids can sit in the front and drive!

And there are lots of activities with balls. Climbing apparatuses where children can go up steps that follow along tracks where plastic balls are pushed by air pressure. The balls can be grabbed and placed where they will ascend through a vacuum and lots of other fun activities to do with balls. Above my grandson is delighting in the air keeping the balloon afloat.

Water play activities, experiments with sound, investigating GPS technology...And when I went into the ladies room there was a sign that explained the origins of toilet paper. Adults will even learn things here!

Please go to their website HERE. We didn't see anywhere near the whole thing. Check it out! A family membership could make a great Christmas gift for children! And a family membership includes grandparents! Woohoo. Great place to take the grandchildren!