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COGNiTiON Science & Discovery Center

Name: COGNiTiON Science & Discovery Center
Address: 232 N Michigan Avenue, Beulah, MI, 49617, US
Telephone: (231) 383-4095

Beulah, MI

Hands-on science discovery center in Beulah with interactive exhibits, year-round family admission, and birthday party options.

Plan This Visit

Best for

best for preschoolers through tweens

Hours

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Visit style

hands-on discovery play

Birthday parties

Available

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Editor's Take

A strong rainy-day choice for curious kids who like hands-on discovery more than pure climber play.

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Best Fit

Best For

Preschoolers through tweens who enjoy tinkering, science, and interactive exhibits
Families who want same-day re-entry instead of a short timed session
Birthday parties that want a museum-style space with a private rental option

Less Ideal For

Families specifically seeking a giant soft-play structure or bounce house
Visitors hoping to drop off kids without staying onsite
Families who want the simplest possible all-free-play format

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibits

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesFull venue buyoutParty packages

Visit options

Open playMembership availableDrop-in visitsClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Mixed model

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Food PolicyGuests may bring a snack or sack lunch, or step out to nearby restaurants and come back

Play WindowGeneral admission covers the day, and guests may leave and return

Stay LengthThe center suggests many families spend about 2 to 3 hours per visit

SupervisionChildren 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult

Pricing Snapshot

Ages 2 To 4$9

Ages 5 Plus$11

MembershipAnnual memberships available

Museums For All$5 with EBT or SNAP

Same Day ReentryIncluded with admission

About the Venue

COGNiTiON Science & Discovery Center is a nonprofit discovery museum that frames itself as a science and discovery playground for kids of all ages. Families can explore hands-on exhibit stations, guided experiences, live animals, and special attractions such as VR and planetarium programming, with same-day re-entry built into general admission. The format works well for preschoolers through tweens who like tinkering, experimenting, and moving between structured and open-ended exhibits. It is not a drop-off venue, and adults are expected to attend with younger children.

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