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Cranbrook Institute of Science

October 2016

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Halloween Science

Megalodon

Young Scientists

Give the Treasures of King Tut as a Gift

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Halloween Science Closure

On Friday, October 21, Saturday, October 22, and Sunday October 23, the Institute of Science is open only to attendees of Halloween Science. We hope you will join us for this event and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Explore the Science Behind the Scary During Halloween Science!

Register now for Halloween Science, the coolest scary science event of the season. Join us for one of three unique sessions as we reveal the science behind the spooky through demonstrations, interactive activities, and more. Each session features all ages, not-too-scary experiences, and attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their costumes. Evening sessions October 21 and 22, and an afternoon session on October 23 offers ghouls, goblins, and ghosts flexibility in planning the ultimate seasonal experience. Registration closes Wednesday, October 19.

Megalodon - Largest Shark that Ever Lived

Dive deep below the ocean's surface, and journey back 20 million years to witness the terrifying spectacle of Megalodon - Largest Shark that Ever Lived. This travelling exhibition from the Florida Museum of Natural History and the National Science Foundation immerses the visitor in the myths, mysteries, and majesty of one of the largest and most powerful predators of all time. Centered around a sculptural representation of the almost 60-foot-long behemoth, 5,000 square feet of fossils, video experiences, and interactive components examine the evolution, biology, truths, and even celebrity status of giant prehistoric sharks, and looks at the state of shark populations more than two million years after megalodon vanished. Megalodon - Largest Shark that Ever Lived runs through January 3, 2017.

Young Scientists Inspires a Love of Science

The Institute's popular Young Scientists program begins on Thursday, October 13. Children PreK - 2nd Grade are invited to ask questions, make observations, and deepen their appreciation for the world around us. Classes involve hands-on activities to encourage curiosity about a variety of topics including paleontology, engineering, biology, and more. Each week features a new subject. The 2016-2017 series runs select Thursdays through March 30, 2017. Preregistration is required.

Give the Treasures of King Tut as a Gift this Holiday Season

Searching for the perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for people on your holiday list? A gift membership to the Institute of Science brings with it a 2017 highlighted by two exceptional exhibitions next year; TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh's Tomb and Chocolate. Now through December 30, save 25% off any Enhanced Level Gift Membership, or 20% on any Standard Level Gift Membership. All memberships include discounts on Institute events and exhibitions, and access to more than 300 other science and technology museums nationwide. Varying levels of benefits allow you to select a membership that best meets the recipient's needs. Give the gift of exploration and discovery this season. Please purchase Gift Memberships at the Museum's Admission Desk, or by calling 248 645.3245.