The Kinetic Machine - Cranbrook Institute of Science - Bloomfield Hills, MI
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N 42° 34.391 W 083° 14.964
17T E 315387 N 4715871
Three balls and 180 feet of track are used to demonstrate a variety of motion and energy concepts. The coordinates are for the main entrance to the museum. The Kinetic Machine is in the Motion Gallery on the main floor.
Waymark Code: WM83AV
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2010
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Found in the Motion Gallery in the Cranbrook Institute of Science natural history museum, the Kinetic Machine features three balls that roll through more than 180 feet of track, two funnels, and three belt elevators. They also pass over numerous pendulums and down a "scoop ladder". Signs on the facing wall explain how the sculpture demonstrates potential and kinetic energy, momentum, inertia, and other science concepts.
The coordinates are for the entrance to the museum. The Motion Gallery is on the main floor. From the lobby, head up the ramp across from the desk, turn right after the planetarium, and then go past the cafeteria.
Museum hours and rates:
Admission Daily 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Closed Easter Day, Independence Day, Labor Day through Sept. 13, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day and New Year's Eve and Day.
| Adults | $9.50 |
| Children (ages 2-12) | $7.50 |
| Seniors (ages 65+) | $7.50 |
| Children under 2 yrs | Free |
| Members | Free |
Friday Evening Admission 5 - 10pm
| Adults | $5.50 |
| Children (ages 2-12) | $4.50 |
| Seniors (ages 65+) | $4.50 |
| Children under 2 yrs | Free |
| Members | Free |