Timeline
10:00
Arrive at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum right at opening. Spend the first hour exploring the nine galleries, focusing on the physics and nature demos while it is still quiet.
11:30
Walk nine minutes to Nickels Arcade. Browse the historic indoor walkway and its galleries. It is a great place to pause and soak in the architecture before heading out.
11:45
Take a short four-minute walk to Jerusalem Garden for lunch. Order a falafel sandwich or a combination plate. The food is cheap, tasty, and perfect for a mid-morning break.
12:45
Walk twelve minutes south-southeast to The Cube. This glossy black sculpture spins when you push it. It is a fun, interactive stop that offers a nice change of pace after the museum.
13:00
End your walk with a two-minute stroll back toward the center to TeaHaus. Grab a loose-leaf tea and sit down to digest your lunch and reflect on the morning.
Local tip
The museum opens at 10:00 on weekdays and weekends. Arriving early helps you beat the school groups. Jerusalem Garden is open until 21:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time for lunch.
Check before you go
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00.
- Jerusalem Garden: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-21:30; Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:00.
Worth knowing
- Jerusalem Garden is open at 11:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ann Arbor (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).