Raven Hill Discovery Center
Location within Michigan | |
Established | 1991 |
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Location |
4737 Fuller Rd. East Jordan, Michigan |
Coordinates | 45°08′00″N 85°03′19″W / 45.133375°N 85.05538°W |
Type |
Children's museum, Science center |
Director | Cheri Leach |
Website |
www |
Raven Hill Discovery Center is a collection of indoor and outdoor exhibits for hands-on learning by children and adults. Established in 1991 they are primarily a Science Center but have a combined focus with history and art as well as nature and biology. Their collection of live reptiles and animals really stands out. Sheldon, the giant 2.5ft turtle, is definitely a notable feature.
History
Established as a non-profit organization in 1991 by Cheri and Tim Leach. They have continued to expand their outdoor exhibits and in the Fall of 2011 they expanded their indoor capacity.
Purpose
Raven Hill Discovery Center is a regional science and technology center, as well as a cultural, historical and art center. The overall mission of the Center is to build life-long connections for children and adults that link science and technology, history and the arts by inviting visitors to have quality hands-on experiences in this special learning environment.[1]
References
- ↑ "About Us - Raven Hill Discovery Center". RavenHillDiscoveryCenter.org. 2012-04-30. Retrieved 2012-06-24.