Visit the Michigan History Museum after hours to explore some of the hidden science behind history museums! When you walk into a history exhibit, you might not realize that there are invisible forces working against the artifacts on display - we call them 'secret agents of deterioration.' At this Night at the Museum event, get up close and personal with these 'secret agents' through hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages - and learn the scientific ways we can slow down their effects.

Bonus activity! At 6 p.m., enjoy an interactive demonstration with special guests from the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory. Discover the secrets of the nucleus by building a chart from towers of LEGO bricks, one for each of 130 isotopes in the first ten elements. The pattern of stable and radioactive nuclei will help explain the how the matter in your body was originally made in stars!

This event is part of MSU Science Festival. Learn more at sciencefestival.msu.edu

Free admission and free parking.

The Michigan History Museum-flagship of the Michigan History Museum System-is located in the east wing of the Michigan Library and Historical Center. Sunday admission and weekend parking are free. Read more Michigan History Museum visitor information.

We invite you to explore our online calendar, where you'll find all Michigan History Center events throughout the state.