Museum Events

NOW OPEN TUE - SUN THROUGH APR 19, 2025 / Extended for Popular Demand!
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Step into the extraordinary world of Space Explorers: The Infinite inspired by NASA missions. Join an awe-inspiring, immersive journey that takes you beyond Earth and into the depths of space. Using cutting-edge virtual reality, this breathtaking experience lets you explore a life-sized replica of the International Space Station, witness stunning real footage captured by astronauts, and feel the vastness of space like never before. With 200 hours of video filmed in orbit, no two visits are the same—what will you discover?

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Open APR 11 - AUG 31 / 2025
Free To Attend!
Located in the Auditorium Lobby

From first the read of a script, to sewing up an unexpected tear mid-performance, learn what it takes to be a professional costumer. This exhibit takes a detailed look at the process of dressing a performance with a number of costume examples on display to admire. Some local theatre history is highlighted, and hands-on activities are included for patrons of all ages. So put on your finest attire, craziest crown, or favorite smoking jacket and join us for a trip into the costume shop!

THU, APR 17, 2025 / 5:30 PM

As we celebrate our first Emerging Artist Exhibit, we are inviting two Michigan artists, David Huang and Jason Quigno, who have worked hard to achieve artistic success. They will be discussing key strategies to creating a career in art and how to overcome obstacles.

Click here to read bios for the guest speakers at this event.

SAT, MAY 3, 2025 / 10:30 AM

Join us for a monthly learn and play workshop, perfect for ages 2-5, held on the first Saturday of the month! Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended! Sessions may be canceled if minimum registration is not met.

Just a Worm
Worm isn’t “just a worm”, no matter what anyone says - worm is special! Set out on an adventure with Just a Worm by Marie Boyd and learn about all of the crawly critters in our gardens. Afterwards, make a bug habitat to take home and hang for your own garden!

SAT, MAY 3, 2025 / Tours run 1-2:40 PM
Located at Homer Township Cemetery, 1136 E Prairie Rd, Midland, MI 48640

Join Midland County Historical Society as they present the Civil War Veterans of Homer Township Cemetery Tour, located at the Homer Township Cemetery. In April of 1865, General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia surrendered and laid down their arms at Appomattox, Virginia. Lee's surrender, 160 years ago, signaled the beginning of the end of the United States' Civil War.

Join us to hear the stories of men like Albyn Bellinger and John C. Sias, who fought in the war and then came to Homer Township to settle and build a life. The tour consists of costumed actors portraying veterans or veterans' family members at their gravesites. This event is a walking tour and is held rain or shine. 

WED, MAY 14, 2025 / 6:30 PM
Free to Attend, Tickets Required

Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “an utterly extraordinary –- and extraordinarily important -- book” (WSJ, July 9, 2022), this new edition of James Rorimer’s classic work presents Lou’s father’s first-hand account of his service as a monuments officer in Europe during Word War II. James was born in Cleveland. After college at Harvard, he joined the Medieval Department of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, where he was instrumental in completion of The Cloisters in 1938. In 1943, at age 38, he volunteered to join the Army, where he helped recover works of art the Nazis had stolen, as depicted in the 2014 movie, The Monuments Men. His book about his experience was originally published in 1950. He later became Director of the Metropolitan.

Lou, a retired partner with Jones Day in Cleveland, undertook to republish his father’s book after appearance of the movie. He was joined as co-author by his sister, Anne Rorimer, an art historian. They had the good fortune to connect with Rizzoli Electa. In collaboration with Rizzoli, they brought their father’s classic work back to life, in a significantly enhanced edition, with additional photos, new maps and extensive explanatory material.

The result was this “extraordinary book.” Lou will discuss his father’s career as a monuments officer in France and Germany, the new issue of his book, and recent developments in the field, such as the Army’s new team of monuments officers and the November 2024 public auction of a well-known painting by Nicolas Largillière rescued by Rorimer and his team from the Nazis’ grasp.

SAT & SUN / MAY 31 & JUN 1 / 10 AM - 5 PM
Located in Downtown Midland, Free To Attend!

Summer Art Fair is an exciting outdoor celebration of fine arts and crafts—held rain or shine in Downtown Midland! The event attracts thousands of art lovers each year, with artists' booths, delicious food, and live music from local bands, creating the perfect environment for the community to engage with art.

Vendor Applications Closed on MAR 21.

Emerging Artist Scholarship Opportunity / The Linda Basque Emerging Artist Scholarship continues to support up-and-coming talent. This year, six emerging artists will be featured in the show, and one will receive the Best Emerging Artist prize of $500. If you are an emerging artist, we encourage you to apply for this special opportunity. For more details on how to apply for the Emerging Artist Scholarship, please contact Beth, our Fine Arts Programming Supervisor, at nova@midlandcenter.org.

midlandcenter.org and zapplication.org are the only places to register to be a vendor for the 2025 Summer Art Fair. Remember, a Midland Center staff member will never offer a vendor spot over social media.

The 2025 Summer Art Fair is sponsored by