I  Impression 5 Museum began as an idea about the same time as did plans for Lansing Center For The Arts. Over coffee with a friend in 1972, the founder Marilynne Rosenburg Eichinger, discussed the expanding need for more cultural attractions in the community. Over the next thirteen years, she and countless other local volunteers and private business interests would give shape to her dream. "From that converted warehouse (1400 Keystone Blvd), dreams and ideas continued to emanate. Local foundations became enthusiastic and offered their help. In three years, the museum had outgrown its new home and began looking for larger quarters. In 1979, a 135-year old warehouse known as the Reniger Building was purchased. After much renovation, (which continues today) including volunteer labor from various organizations, the museum opened in its new home on June 5, 1982." (pg. 96)

Today there are several permanent "hands-on" exhibits at Impression 5 Center which support its popularity as one of Lansing's premier attractions. Every year hundreds of children of all ages spend time learning about the physical world around them. Whether it's making "Slime", seeing how machines work, the wonders of water, or any of around 200 displays, Impression 5 Museum makes one's sense come alive.