PLAY 2026: π Day Soirée!
March 14th, 2026 | 6-9pm
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
A 21+ fundraiser for our Access for All Initiatives
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.
Tickets Include: Drinks, Strolling Dinner & Dessert and infinite explorations of what makes a circle round.
Early-Bird Pricing
Available through February 21st.
$100 for one ticket
$150 for two tickets
$400 for six tickets
$50 for one ticket (for educators or nonprofit professionals only)
Regular Pricing
Regular pricing starts February 22nd.
$125 for one ticket
$175 for two tickets
$500 for six tickets
$50 for one ticket (for educators or nonprofit professionals only)
Access for All Initiatives
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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 – Coming Soon 🥧
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.
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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!
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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!
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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).
