I am 18 years of age and don't remember a lot from my childhood but one I do remember is loving the…read morechildren's museum. I really wanted to celebrate my 18th there because i knew it would bring back happy memorie. but didn't want it to be weird at my grown age. One day I hope to go back and play in that water table. I would truly do anything to be a kid and play there. I hope I get married there. nothing would bring me more joy.

Wonderful place to play! Took my granddaughter to play when she was in Michigan visiting. It was…read morefun to watch her experience everything. The staff was friendly and helpful. There were a few items that needed some updating and repair like the noses for the eyeglasses, the heart area, and the wooden cars and racetrack. Other than that there was still a wide variety of things for kiddos of all ages to do. Large open areas that promote running around and a huge lazy river, water table to play in. A very inexpensive way to spend a few hours!

This place is one of my Sanctuary's. I highly recommend…read morevisiting the museum and gift shop. A great source of information for educators on their website & I recommend this for taking youth on a field trip. If you're looking to source authentic materials, books & Anishinabe History this is the place. Be sure to explore their website!

Beautiful experience! The exhibit was very informative and educational. They did a beautiful job…read more Would definitely recommend to this traveling near by.

I was first introduced to Marshall Fredericks at the National Museum of American Art in Washington,…read moreD.C. years ago. The taut athletic body of his polished bronze 'Torso of a Dancer' just pulled me in. I never forgot it. There is a slightly different version on display here, too. The gigantic space at this museum that holds Fredericks' works is overwhelmingly packed. (Be careful not to poke an eye out on a protruding arm, leg or toe.) Filled with white plaster originals, this marbled space is a fitting tribute to this prolific artist whose works dotted public spaces in the US. His idealized, hopeful figures captured the energy of post-war America. Obviously, to Detroiters, Fredericks is best known for the 'Spirit of Detroit' sculpture at the base of Woodward Avenue. The original plaster version is here and it's great to get a closer look at this iconic work. I was also fascinated with another smaller gallery that holds over 300 objects from the late artist's sculpture studio. It's enough to get a good sense of his working environment. Housed on the university campus, this museum also has some outdoor sculptures, too. Is it worth the drive from Detroit to check out this collection? Definitely.

My favorite stop in Saginaw…read more Beautiful it's on Saginaw valleys campus Amazing collection and helpful and knowledgeable staff Plan at least an hour or more

Pros: Educates visitors on the subtleties of institutionalized and socialized racism. The exhibit…read moreon racism depicted in cartoons is most fascinating. Cons: Small, but growing collection of artifacts. No need to obtain a parking permit as metered parking and street parking are plentiful.

Very smelly inside and out. It was still super funny and would suggest you go as well…read more Just watch out for the live exhibits in the parking lot that will steal your wallet.

My husband brought me here on a little road trip for the day. Something new he never heard of and…read morethought would be fun to explore and he wasn't wrong. They do charge a minimal fee of $5.   A little history on the place.... Curwood Castle was the Writing Studio of James Oliver Curwood. Who n e 1920's was one of the highest paid writers. He also worked for the Detroit News at one point.  It was built in 1922 overlooking the Shiawasee River. The Castle itself is smaller than you would expect. There's a Great Room,  an upstairs that you get to by a very narrow winding spiral like staircase. There is also a downstairs area where they play movies based off of his books. It is said that there are well over 200 movies  made based on his books. If you are interested in history and exploring new things you definitely will want to check Curwood Castle out.

I don't know much about this author and was in the area so I wanted to at least take pictures from…read morethe outside. It is very interesting looking in architecture. The museum was open when I arrived but my teenager wasn't a fan so I didn't go inside. The museum is open until 5 pm and there is an admission cost. It looks like a great place to write.

They've really upped their game with the recent renovation…read more. The museum is beautiful, free for general admission to Genesee county residents- non residents so pay a small admission fee.. special attractions and installations do have a separate entry fee even for local residents, but the mini g displays are really lovely so it's worth it.. before the renovation I toured the Titanic display several years ago and it was brilliant!! They've put in new displays and cultural features and kept the old charm, too.. Lots of stuff for families particularly for children.. if you like local history, this charming museum is it! They have a nice gift shop and a Coffee Beanery and free wifi, too.. Centrally located in the heart of the city's cultural center so it's close to other local tourism spots and highlights like Whiting, FIA, the library, Flint Institute of Music, Buick Gallery, Flint Youth Theatre, Applewood and Longway Planetarium, and Whaley . I really like the improvements- it's definitely changed for the better.

It is not worth it for the money. You pay a general cost for the regular museum which could use…read moresome help as it is crowded in the children's hands on area and lackluster in the other areas. Then you have to pay extra for the special exhibit which is not noted on their website. For 4 adults and a 6 year old it was over $100 for a lack luster museum. Would rather spend my money in Detroit or Grand Rapids.

Fun entertainment for my 5 year old! This place was tucked way off the main road but had plenty of…read moreparking. We got a package where we could do both mini golf and bowling. Mini golf was fun and just enough challenge. At first, there was no one in front of us or behind us. However, the crowd soon caught up to us. So we had to wait for people in front of us and then people were waiting behind us. It could hardly be helped though since the golf course is small and compact. The bowling was fun and they even had option of using bumpers. My kid had a good time and it was nice that there was no one else bowling around us. The arcade was nice. It had plenty of free games. The pay games were mostly the claw games where you can win a stuffed animal or plastic duck. They offer food, ice cream, and drinks. Ice cream was delicious and my kid approved! Overall, it was a fun time and worth the amount of money that we spent. It was clean and comfortable inside. The golf course was kind of tight quarters with everyone waiting but otherwise, it was a good time!

Very fun gold experience. U would say this is more catered to young family's and children but would…read morestill return again. The course is challenging and engaging, but does seem a bit old. Overall a fair price and food service! 4/5 stars!

Very cool and interesting preservation of decommissioned ship near frozen in time. Peaceful setting…read moreand lots of interesting tidbits to take in. Plan to take a couple hours here if you like observing the details and historical displays.

Tickets were inexpensive and we were able to explore the ship without a guide. Very cool…read moreexperience! This is a must see!

We had 7:30 tickets to see Evan Hansen - we decided to go early to the Pendulum Lounge for dinner…read moreand drinks (since parking is so terrible we liked being able to do our entire evening in one place). We went to the MCFTA web site to look up the hours and menu and the site had the hours: 4:30 to 8 We showed up a little after 5 and asked at the ticket office where the lounge was- the 6 people standing looking at us were like deer in headlights, one person finally told us it wasn't open.... We told them we went on the website and it showed the lounge's hours and it didn't say anything about being closed.... they said nothing. And guess what? I got home from the show and went to the web site and NOW it says it's closed til May...... We haven't been happy with the Center for awhile now. It doesn't feel like it's being run very well.

Very upset. The museum used to be great. But then, they had a flood, and they closed off the…read moremuseum. Totally understandable. Then they closed for COVID, alright. They haven't opened it since. We asked an employee, and they say that they will have it finished by 2025. 2025?! They haven't even started taking apart exhibits, or building anything. They've just kept it sitting there untouched for the past few years. Just tear the whole thing down if you're not even going to bother remodeling it. Never coming back

Such a cute museum Huge variety of history…read more Clean Well kept Staff were friendly and helpful- knowledgeable as well Highly recommended Along with a stop into the library next door Beautiful place

Very affordable and a great gem! Loved the museum. Lots to enjoy and very informational.read more