Impression 5 Science Center

Impression 5 Science Center is a science museum housed in a former industrial warehouse along the riverfront in Lansing. The facility features numerous hands-on exhibits where children and families explore scientific concepts by conducting their own experiments and manipulating objects to see results.

The center was founded in 1972 and converted an old warehouse building into a venue for hands-on learning. This transformation repurposed industrial infrastructure that had become vacant and gave it new life as an educational resource.

The center creates spaces where visitors directly engage with scientific concepts through their own actions and discoveries. Exhibits are designed so that people learn by doing rather than observing from a distance.

The building is located downtown near the riverfront with convenient parking nearby that is free on weekends. Most visitors find it easy to navigate, with clear signage and level access to most exhibit areas.

The facility runs a retail program that offers visitors educational materials to take home. Through these items, families can continue their discoveries and deepen learning concepts once they leave.

Location: Michigan

Inception: 1972

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00

Phone: +15174858116

Website: http://impression5.org

GPS coordinates: 42.73230,-84.54860

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05