Raven Hill Discovery Center

East Jordan, MI

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Address: 4737 Fuller Road, MI 49727 _{How do we get there?} Number: (231) 536-3369

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Raven Hill Discovery Center is a collection of indoor and outdoor exhibits for hands-on learning by children and adults in Michigan, United States. Established in 1991 they are primarily a Science Center but have a combined focus with history and art as well as nature and biology.

Raven Hill Discovery Center was selected as a host site for the newest Smithsonian Museum’s national traveling exhibit, “Spark! Places of Innovation” from August 26 – October 7, 2023.

Inspired by an exhibition by the National Museum of American History, the exhibit features stories gathered from diverse communities across the nation. Photographs, engaging interactives, objects, videos, and augmented reality bring a multilayered experience to reveal the leaders, challenges, successes, and future of innovation in each town.

The Smithsonian exhibit is free to everyone. Visitors can enjoy the rest of Raven Hill Discovery Center with an entrance fee of $10, which includes a special viewing of their newest exploratory section on “Innovation or Invention?” In this section, you’ll get inspiration for bringing inventions to life by learning about what goes on inside a patent office.

A kick-off celebration will be held on Saturday, August 26^th from noon – 4pm. Activities will include seeing a 3D printer run on solar energy in the Alternative Energy House, a ham radio in operation, tours of the Evolving Technology Building and presentations with historians, like a fiber artist and a working blacksmith. You can also hear stories of female innovators and inventors!

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Directions to Raven Hill FROM:

US-131 at Boyne Falls, MI:
Take US-131 into Boyne Falls, Michigan. Turn west on M-75 toward Boyne City. Go .8 mile. Turn left onto C-48 (Deer Lake Road/THE BREEZEWAY). Follow C-48 to stop sign and turn left toward East Jordan (still C-48). Go 4 miles. Turn left on Pearsall Road, which is in MILE 15 of THE BREEZEWAY. Almost immediately, within 50 feet, turn left again onto Fuller Road. Go over Deer Creek and up the big hill (3/4 mile). Raven Hill is located on the right side of Fuller Road.

M-66 at East Jordan, MI:
Take M-66 to East Jordan, Michigan to stop light at M-66 and M-32/C-48. Take M-32/C-48 to the east through East Jordan. At the far edge of town, take C-48 (THE BREEZEWAY) toward Boyne City. Go 3.5 miles. Turn right on Pearsall Road, which is in MILE 15 of THE BREEZEWAY. Almost immediately, within 50 feet, turn left again onto Fuller Road. Go over Deer Creek and up the big hill (3/4 mile). Raven Hill is located on the right side of Fuller Road.

I-75 Exit 282 at Gaylord, MI:
Follow M-32 west from Gaylord, Michigan to US-131. Turn right or north and go 1 mile. Turn left or west on M-32. Go 11 miles. Turn right on Pearsall Road. Go 2 miles. Turn right on Fuller Road. Go over Deer Creek and up the big hill (3/4 mile). Raven Hill is located on the right side of Fuller Road.

Traverse City, MI:
Take US 31 north to Atwood, Michigan. Turn east (right) on C-48 (THE BREEZEWAY). Follow C-48 through Ellsworth to East Jordan. Follow M-32 /C-48 signs through the town of East Jordan. At the far edge of town, take C-48 toward Boyne City. Go 3.5 miles. Turn right on Pearsall Road, which is in MILE 15 of THE BREEZEWAY. Almost immediately, within 50 feet, turn left again onto Fuller Road. Go over Deer Creek and up the big hill (3/4 mile). Raven Hill is located on the right side of Fuller Road.

PARKING
Free parking is available behind the main museum.

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How much does it cost?

Adults

10

Children

10

Free Under

1

Last Updates

2023

Raven Hill Discovery Center FAQ’s

Learn about Solar Energy and many other energy related topics, when you visit this house of the future.

There is no restaurant available on site, but there are drinks for sale in the gift shop and picnic tables available, if you bring your own lunches.

The overall goal of Raven Hill Discovery Center is to foster an interest in and to convey information in science and technology, history and the arts by inviting visitors to have quality hands-on experiences. Raven Hill is a place to immerse yourself inside and outside in a world of discovery by trying and touching. It is a place where knowledge of all aspects of science and its integral place in history and art is shared with anyone who is willing to listen and ask questions. Rain or shine, it’s a great place to spend a day and experience the WORLD right here at Raven Hill.

Small souvenier shop at admission counter.

BRING YOUR GROUP TO VISIT RAVEN HILL
Special Group visits are designed for any type of group. A few examples are families, school groups, scout troops, clubs, organizations, religious groups, reunions, camps or any group you want to put together! Scouts and other youth organizations can schedule day, evening and even overnight programs to work on activities to fulfill journeys, badges, patches, belt loops or pins. Choose a specific topic for exploration: natural dyes, handmade paper, lasers, Michigan geology, wheat weaving, useful plants or whatever. Families can schedule Birthday Parties. Groups can choose science, history, and art activities to fit their particular needs. Check out our Outreach section under Learn for more information about booking a group at your site. Fees vary according to the activities.