NOVEMBER 2023

Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary

Through Sunday, June 2, 2024

Open during museum hours

Even the youngest scientists will have fun exploring hands-on experiments that reveal the secrets behind Galileo’s groundbreaking science to bring his story to life.

Women in Science Speaker Series: Emily Lindsey, Ph.D.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

6:00pm

Join us with Dr. Emily Lindsey to explore the fascinating history of Earth’s Ice Age giants.

Full STEAM Ahead

Saturday, November 24, 2023

11:00am - 3:00pm

Skip the Black Friday madness and head over to the museum for a day full of STEAM activities!

Four Exhibitions Highlighting Detroit Talent Now Open

Wednesdays through Sundays

Open during museum hours

This fall we are dedicated to sharing exhibitions that illuminate Detroit's dynamic art scene. From local visionaries to emerging stars, this group of shows captures the heart of Detroit’s creativity.

Methodologies in Experimentation: A Symposium on Photography at Cranbrook

Saturday, November 18, 2023

1:00pm - 6:00pm

Featuring an impressive roster of speakers, the symposium focuses on the innovation of the Photography department at Cranbrook Academy of Art from 1972 to the present. 

Artist-led Tour: Skilled Labor with Mario Moore, Sabrina Nelson, and Richard Lewis

Thursday, November 30, 2023

6:30pm

Join us for this first tour in a series of informal discussions by the artists in Skilled Labor.

Visiting Artist Lectures

Select Thursdays at 6:00pm

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Join us for free public lectures throughout the academic year, featuring some of the world’s top artists, designers, curators, and thinkers. In November we are welcoming Norman Teague and Janny Baek.

Graduate Open House for Prospective Students

Saturday, November 11, 2023

10:00am - 4:00pm

If you are considering pursuing an MFA or March, and would like to learn more about our singularly unique program, join us for this open house!

13th Annual Cranbrook Academy of Art Cup Sale

Saturday, November 11, 2023

11:00am - 5:00pm

Shop for small vessels sold by current Ceramics students. Proceeds benefit the artists and the department.

Chamber Music in the Age of Resistance

Sunday, November 12, 2023

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Experience a concert in Cranbrook House featuring chamber music written by composers whose artistic lives and body of repertoire constitute acts of resistance. 

Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House Tour

Season ends Sunday, November 26, 2023

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Don't miss your chance to tour a Usonian-style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Saarinen House Tour

Season ends Sunday, November 26, 2023

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Tour Saarinen House, Eliel Saarinen's Art Deco masterwork, before the season ends.

Santa Sighting

Nearly sold out

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Visit with Santa and have your family photo taken inside Cranbrook House. Children will also have fun on a scavenger hunt, with hands-on activities, and meeting Mrs. Claus!

Cranbrook House Holiday Tours

Nearly sold out

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Tour the manor while it's decorated for the holidays.

Holiday Portrait Photos

Limited slots available

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Book your family's holiday portrait photo session at Cranbrook House.

Admissions Open House

Sunday, January 7, 2024

1:00pm - 3:00pm

All families with children considering pre-kindergarten through high school are invited to meet some of our world-class teachers, get an up-close look at our facilities, and speak with members of our Admission Team.

Window to the World

Thanks to everyone who attended our inaugural all-schools fundraiser. The celebration featured dinner, dancing, and more in support of our schools and faculty. Hear what students and teachers have to say about what makes their Cranbrook experience so special.

Cranbrook Art Museum Photo Credits

LeRoy Foster, Renaissance City, 1978/1986. Collection Cass Technical High School. Photo by Danielle deo Owensby.

Carl Toth, Untitled, 1981.Color Xerographic collage. Collection of the Toth family.

Mario Moore, A Student’s Dream, 2017. Oil on canvas. Courtesy the artist.

Cranbrook Academy of Art Photo Credit

Left: Norman Teague. Right: Janny Baek.

Cranbrook Academy of Art students. Photo by Brian Kovach.

2022 Cup Sale. Photo by Danielle deo Owensby.

Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research Photo Credits

The Muse Ensemble with (from left to right) Eva Stern (Viola), Katri Ervamaa (Cello), and Kyoko Kashiwagi (Violin) in the Saarinen House Living Room. Photo by Jennifer Ilene. 

Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House. Photo by James Haefner. Courtesy Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research.

Saarinen House. Photo by James Haefner. Courtesy Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research.

Explore Cranbrook Membership Photo Credits

Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook House, and Cranbrook Institute of Science photos by James Haefner.