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Families can immerse themselves in a variety of scientifically jolly ologies with engaging exhibits and interactive workshops. The experience includes Entomology, Microbiology, Paleontology, Geology, Anthropology, Biology, Cosmology, Zoology, Rheology, Robotics, Engineering, Physics and more.Â
Event cost: Free w/general admission
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26-29,...
Families can join Cranbrook Institute of Science and the Cranbrook Art Museum for a joint Winter Solstice Celebration. Get access to both museums. Enjoy a solstice display, minerals in the dark, lantern lit parade, Christmas carols, shadow puppets, seasonal snacks and more. Pre-registration required.Â
Event cost: $10/non-members, free/members
Event time: 1-7...
Join The War Memorial for the next installment of their new Second Saturdays Series. There will be stationed STEM activities and an onstage performance by Mad Science at 10:15 a.m. Also, free coffee for the adults.Â
Event cost: $10/child, free/adults
Event time: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 9, 2024
Explore the life, history and science of one of the greatest mathematicians and scientists of all time, Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 B.C.E.). This traveling exhibit features more than 60 hands-on inventions and exhibits.
Event cost: $7-$8/adults, $5-$6/seniors 62+ and kids 2-12, free for kids under 2. This cost is in addition to...
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.Â
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
