ANN ARBOR, MI - Drinking beer and learning about animals can help support the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center on Thursday, June 27.

Science, Animals and Beer, Oh My! will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. at Bill’s Beer Garden, 218 S. Ashley St. A dollar will be donated to the museum, 220 E Ann St., and the nature center, 1831 Traver Rd, for each pint of beer sold at the event.

“We wanted to give back to an organization in the community and we believe that the Hands-On Museum and the Leslie are important assets to Ann Arbor,” said Nancy Cummins, co-owner of Hutzel Plumbing & Heating, in a news release. “Both organizations educate the public about science and nature in interactive and engaging ways and we are proud to support them.”

There will be animals and educators at the event from 6 to 8 p.m., offering people the chance to ask questions and see animals up close, said Sara Brintnall, development manager at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

Other activities will include temperature mapping, pocket solar systems and an infrared camera. The event is family-friendly and open to people of all ages.

“It’s an opportunity to celebrate the work we’re doing and open up the activities to more people,” Brintnall said. “We’re known in the community, but want a broader audience. It’s not just kids who likes these activities.”