In 1978, Science Hall found its home in Detroit’s Cultural Center. The building, designed by William Kessler Associates, originally housed the Detroit Science Center. Science Hall wasn’t always called Science Hall. It began as the Detroit Science Center, a brainchild of Dexter Ferry. Ferry envisioned a place where science could come alive for Detroit’s youth. His vision started modestly, in a storefront on E. Forest Avenue in 1970. The Detroit Science Center at Science Hall closed briefly in the early 1990s due to funding cuts. It reopened in 1991, continuing to inspire young minds until 1999. That year marked the start of a significant renovation and expansion. The project tripled the exhibit space and introduced exciting new features like a theater and performance areas. The grand reopening in 2001 unveiled a revitalized Science Hall. It boasted an impressive 110,000 square feet. A Digital Dome Planetarium was added in December 2001, followed by the Toyota Engineering 4D Theater in 2008. Science Hall also became home to the University Prep Science & Math Middle School in 2008, further cementing its role as a hub for STEM education. Financial troubles forced the Detroit Science Center to close its doors again in 2011. However, Science Hall was destined for more. A group of dedicated community leaders rallied to create the Michigan Science Center. The new organization reopened the facility in 2012, breathing new life into Science Hall. Today, the Michigan Science Center at Science Hall continues Ferry’s legacy. It engages visitors with over 200 interactive activities, live shows, and inspiring exhibits.
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