PLAY 2026 — Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center
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PLAY 2026
Day Soirée!
March 14th, 2026 | 6-9pm
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
A 21+ fundraiser for our Access for All Initiatives
Have questions? Contact Development Team
The Impact of
PLAY
Our
Access for All
initiatives
reduce barriers to STEAM education for families and classrooms in our community. Scholarships ignite students’ curiosity through field trips and outreach programs, and reduced-cost admission makes memories at the Museum for families receiving food-assistance benefits.
All children Southeast Michigan in deserve equitable access to explore the sciences—and this is only possible with you! By purchasing tickets to
PLAY
, you are creating transformative moments of discovery for our entire community.
Thank you so much for your support
Many employers match contributions to charitable organizations. Check and see if your tickets/donations are matchable and extend the impact of your gift today!
Access for All Initiatives
EBT Discount Program
Families receiving food-assistance benefits via an EBT card can enjoy Museum admission for just $3/person for up to six people per visit.
Learn more about the EBT discount here
Scholarships for Schools
We offer scholarships to schools where at least 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-cost lunch. About one in every four classrooms that books a program with us receives a scholarship.
When you request a program with us, you will be invited to apply for a scholarship
ASD Programming
Free sensory kits are available to neurodivergent visitors at the Museum. Our ongoing
My Turn
series is free to the public and offers quiet hours at the Museum for families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or sensory processing disorder (SPD).
Physical Accessibility
Both our sites are verified destinations through
Wheel the World
, an accessible travel guide.
The Nature Center features wheelchair-accessible pathways, buildings, and our
Nature Playscape
. All four floors of the Museum are accessible via elevator.
🥧 Delicious Pi Day Hospitality Partners🥧
Special Thanks to Our Partners
Interested in becoming a Business Partner?
Learn more here
or contact Charlie Reischl, Assistant Director of Advancement, at
creischl@aahom.org
or
734-205-9563
PLAY is a 21+ event, so we ask that you please don’t bring your children. For family-friendly events,
check out our program calendar
Think colorful, dramatic, unique, and playful. This is just a guide—dress up in whatever way makes you feel ready to party.
See our PLAY style guide here
As the Museum does not have a public parking lot, please park either on the street or in a nearby parking garage such as Republic (220 N Ashley St) or 4th & Washington Deck (123 E Washington St).
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