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Ages 5 and can enjoy a camping event at Cranbrook Institute of Science to witness the Perseid Meteor Shower. Snacks and breakfast will be provided along with hands-on activities, access to the Observatory and a late-night movie. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $106/member, $125/non-member
Event time: 6:45 p.m. Saturday-8 a.m. Sunday,...
Ages 12 and under can enjoy this STEAM-based education festival. They'll meet the Coast Guard and learn how to keep our waters safe, go "fishing," go on a scavenger hunt, learn about the animals around the Ford House and more.
Event cost: $7-$10/adult, $5-$7/ages 4-12, free/3 and under
Event time: 1-4...
Join Cranbrook Institute of Science Alum, Dr. Cathy Olkin, to learn about her work on NASA’s Lucy Mission. Lucy Mission was the first spacecraft to visit the Trojan Asteroids which share an orbit with Jupiter. Dr. Olkin will share her experience at this event.
Event cost: $10/adult members, $5/ages 2-12,...
Discover the spectacular journey of an explorer named Dr. Paul Sereno, who has discovered some of the earliest dinosaurs on five continents. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Event cost: $15/adult members, $20/adult non-members, $10/child members ages 2-12, $15/child non-members ages 2-12, free/under 2
Event time: 6-9 p.m. April 25, 2024
Families can come out to the Belle Isle Nature Center to celebrate Statewide Astronomy Night stargazing, crafts, activities and more. The event is in partnership with Wayne State University Planetarium, Michigan Science Center and Outdoor Adventure Center. Dress for the weather.
Event cost: Free; Recreation passport is required for entry
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Join Cranbrook Institute of Science for a viewing party for the partial solar eclipse. It will feature state-of-the-art telescope, astronomy-themed activities and more. Eclipse-viewing glasses will be available for purchase for $5 at our Science Shop.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission
Event time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8, 2024
Celebrate the solar eclipse with hands-on activity tables at the Leslie Science & Nature Center. Also, explore the night sky in the StarLab and meet nocturnal wildlife up close. Eclipse viewing glasses are included. Registration required.
Event cost: $5/person, free/under 2
Event time: 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 8, 2024
