Upcoming Exhibitions

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Upcoming Special Exhibitions

Eat Well, Play Well

June 22 - September 8, 2013

Eat Well, Play Well, a hands-on science exhibit, helping children and families discover nutrition and fitness, and the science of making healthy choices.  Bilingual (English/Spanish). From OMSI

Working Together to Achieve Justice Through the Underground Railroad in Southwest Michigan

September 1 - 30, 2013

An exhibit and lecture on the archaeology of the Underground Railroad in southwest Michigan will be presented at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. These programs highlight the work that researchers are conducting on the history of anti-racism in the region, dating back to the nineteenth century. They demonstrate the lessons that anti-racist organizers can learn from the past.

Wild Music

October 5, 2013 - January 5, 2014

Explore evidence for the biological origins of music through interactive exhibits and sound experiences—and in the process, expand your understanding of what makes music.

Michigan's Heritage Barns: An Artist's Perspective

January 25 - June 15, 2014

The variety of barns in Michigan, showcased in this photo exhibit, reflects the diversity within our agricultural heritage, including the individuals and communities that built them.

How People Make Things

February 15 - May 26, 2014

Every object in our world has a story of how it is made. How People Make Things tells that story by linking familiar childhood objects to a process of manufacturing that combines people, ideas and technology.