View as Webpage

July 2026

Things to Do

Experience hands-on activities, talks, tours, performances, and more!

Institute of Science: Jul 18

Discovery Days: Summer Science Sampler

Tinker, build, launch, and explore during this family-friendly, free-with-admission day.

Art Museum: Through Sep 6

Akea Brionne: A Dreaming Hour

The first solo exhibition for the Detroit-based artist showcases her new body of large, multipaneled works. 

Art Museum: Jul 23

Poolside with Allen Dennard Trio

Join us for an outdoor performance from the trumpeter, recording artist, and activist who was born and raised in Detroit.  

Art Museum: Jul 25

Monumental Connection: Shua Group

Witness an improvised performance by Shua Group, mirroring the frenetic movement and emotion in Cecily Brown’s The Hunt.

Art Museum: Through Sep 27

Cranbrook on the Green Mini-Golf

Explore Cranbrook through a mini golf course inspired by the architecture, art, and design that define our campus.

Campus

Summer Camps

Book an award-winning summer camp at Cranbrook Institute of Science, Schools, and Art Museum before they sell out!

Gardens: Open Daily

Cranbrook Gardens Open for the Season

Enjoy free self-guided admission to 40 acres of gardens featuring extensive plantings, fountains, and sculptures.

Cranbrook Gardens

Portrait Photos

Book your family, engagement, wedding, senior, and other portrait photos at Cranbrook Gardens.

Institute of Science: Jul 3 & 17, Aug 7 & 21

Summer Night Vibes: Late Hours & Reduced Admission*

Stroll through the Erb Family Science Garden, relax by the water, explore exhibits, and stargaze.

Art Museum: Through Sep 6

Monumental Color: Cecily Brown, Sam Gilliam, and Joan Mitchell

This exhibition brings together significant works by three defining abstract painters who transformed contemporary painting.

Art Museum: Through Sep 6

Drawing in Thread: Olga de Amaral and Anne Wilson

Drawing in Thread references the artists’ shared interest in exploring and celebrating the most elemental component of fiber: the thread.

The Center: Aug 8

Obon (お盆) / Japanese Bon Festival

Join us for this annual celebration featuring Japanese taiko drumming, music, and dance.

Institute of Science: See website for schedule

Summer Skywatching: Sun, Moon, and Shooting Stars

Celebrate a partial solar eclipse, meteor shower, and partial lunar eclipse with your friends and family.

Institute of Science: Aug 29

After Dark: Pages & Pours (21+)

Enjoy drinks, shop local books, meet authors, and dive into a variety of activities inspired by books.

Art Museum: Jul 9 & 11

Adult ArtMaking Workshop: Printmaking - Gel Plate Monotypes

Art Museum: Jul 11

Family Workshop: Printmaking - Gel Plate Monotypes

Art Museum: Jul 18

Akea Brionne: Artist Talk & Moderated Discussion

Cranbrook House

Cranbrook House Tour

Cranbrook Gardens

Cranbrook Gardens Tour

The Center

Saarinen House Tour

The Center

Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House Tour

The Center

Three Houses Tour

The Center

Japanese Garden Tour

Institute of Science

Acheson Planetarium Shows

Institute of Science

Bug, Dino, and High Voltage Science Programs

Art Museum

Collections Wing Tour

Art Museum

Labyrinth/Laboratory Exhibition Tour

Art Museum

MillerKnoll Archives Tour

Detroit Free Press

"Cranbrook is getting a mastodon, and it's a mammoth project"

Detroit Free Press

"Detroit artist Akea Brionne's first solo show opens at Cranbrook"