DETROIT – The Chrysler Foundation announced a grant of $50,000 will be given to the newly named Michigan Science Center (MSC).
The funds will be used to support the opening of the MSC in continuation of its public programming.
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The building, formerly the Detroit Science Center, was closed last year amid financial troubles.
"We are excited to continue our long-standing relationship with the Michigan Science Center and, to help it provide children and their families with opportunities to explore science in a fun, dynamic learning environment," said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President - Purchasing and Supplier Quality.
The foundation has donated more than $4 million over the years for exhibitions and operations.
Chrysler Group says they was the first sponsor to contribute $1.5 million toward the Science Center's modernization capital campaign in 1999.
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In 2008, they provided funding for the renovation of the then newly named Chrysler IMAX Dome Theatre.
The Michigan Science Center is also home of the Chrysler Science Stage; a 9,800-square-foot science hall for traveling exhibits; hands-on exhibit galleries focusing on space, life and physical science.
The public got its first glance of the new center on Saturday.