Cranbrook Educational Community

03/06/2026

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival is in town and there will be plenty of speakers showcasing the latest research and discoveries under the surface of the lakes. This comes on the heels of the latest discovery: the Lac La Belle, found in Lake Michigan. Also on Brother Nature, 2026 meteor showers to....

03/06/2026

We're excited to announce our next Women in Science Speaker Series event!

"Mummies, Myth, and Ritual"
Dr. Colleen Darnell
Egyptologist, author, and educator

📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🕔 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Join Dr. Colleen Darnell for an engaging exploration of ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife and the role of mummification. Learn not just how the ancient Egyptians practiced mummification, but why.

🗺️ Become a member to save 20% or more on admission to this event!

🎫 Space is limited. Advance registration required.

https://science.cranbrook.edu/visit/events/2026-04/women-science-speaker-series

02/12/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation for an extraordinary investment in Cranbrook’s future. 🌎

A $1.01 million grant enables new sustainability, energy, and hydrology studies across one of Michigan’s and the nation’s most significant National Historic Landmark campuses. This work will provide the data we need to reduce environmental impact, strengthen preservation efforts, and lead with informed, long-term stewardship.

This gift reflects the enduring legacy of Fred and Barbara Erb and a shared belief that education, responsibility, and caring for community and place must go hand in hand.

Because of partners like the Erb family, Cranbrook can continue to challenge minds and transform the lives of learners of all ages and backgrounds while protecting the campus so many hold dear.

🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghqytEkD

12/10/2025

SNOW DAY: The Cranbrook campus is closed tomorrow, December 10, 2025, due to the expected snow showers.

Out of an abundance of caution, this includes Cranbrook Schools, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook House and Gardens, and Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research.

Stay safe and warm!

Photo Credit: James Haefner

12/02/2025

Registration for Cranbrook Summer Camps is officially OPEN — and guess what? 👀
We were voted Best Summer Day Camp in Metro Detroit by Hour Detroit! 🏆🔥
And yes… it’s going to be THAT fun. 😎

Whether your camper loves 🎨 art, 🧪 science, 🎭 theater, ⚽ sports, or wants to try a little bit of everything — we’ve got a camp ready to spark creativity, curiosity, and confidence.

✨ Expect:
🌿 Outdoor adventures
🤝 New friendships
🎉 Unforgettable memories
💫 Endless fun

🎒 Camps to Explore:
• Summer Camps
• Explore Camps
• Create Camps

📍 Spots fill fast — don’t wait!
👉 Hit the link below to register 🚀

https://www.cranbrook.edu/summer-camp

10/04/2025

Get ready for a frighteningly fun time at Cranbrook Institute of Science this month!

Monster Mash
Friday, October 24
An adult-only (21+) Halloween party

Halloween Science
Saturday, October 25
An annual family-friendly event

https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/events

09/27/2025

Experience an evening of incredible music with Pavel Šporcl, the world-renowned violinist known for his signature blue violin and bold, unforgettable style. Get tickets for The Blue Violin Man’s performance at Cranbrook House and Gardens on Sunday, October 5.

https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/2025-10/pavel-sporcl-blue-violin-man

Photo Credit: Pavel Šporcl. Photo by Lenka Hatašová.

09/25/2025

“Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs," Cranbrook Institute of Science's brand-new exhibit opens this weekend—get ready to encounter ancient monsters!

sponsored by: Step back in time 290 million years when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea, and find out about the greatest extinction the world has ever seen in Permian Monsters: Life before the Dinosaurs. This unique exhibition brings the past back to life with fossilized skelet...

09/24/2025

Happy Birthday, George Booth!

George Gough Booth was a remarkable advocate of the Arts & Crafts movement, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who co-founded Cranbrook Educational Community with his wife, Ellen Scripps Booth. He was born on September 24, 1864.

09/22/2025

Cranbrook On The Green at Cranbrook Art Museum closes for the season on Sunday, September 28. Don’t miss your chance to play artist-designed mini-golf inspired by Cranbrook art and design!

https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf/

09/21/2025

Prospective families are invited to speak with our current students, parents, teachers, and administrators during the Fall Admissions Open House at Cranbrook Schools on Sunday, October 19.

https://schools.cranbrook.edu/admissions/open-house