OCTOBER 2023

New Exhibit: Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary

Sunday, October 1, 2023 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

Open during museum hours

Discover how Galileo’s fearless work in science, physics, and astronomy has shaped our modern world, and ultimately paved the way for today’s space travel! 

Partial Solar Eclipse Party

Saturday, October 14, 2023

11:00am - 2:30pm

Don’t miss your chance to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse alongside expert astronomers.

Halloween Science

Saturday, October 21, 2023

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Sunday, October 22, 2023

12:00pm - 4:00pm

You’re invited to our annual Halloween Science experience.

Four Exhibitions Highlighting Detroit Talent Opening This Month

ArtMember Preview Party

Friday, October 27, 2023

6:00pm

Open to the Public

Saturday, October 28, 2023

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.

Botanical Watercolors Workshop with Kayla Powers

Saturday, October 21, 2023

11am - 2:00pm

In this three-hour workshop, place-based artist Kayla Powers (CAA Fiber ‘23) will teach the process of making watercolor paints with locally grown and foraged plants.

Tour Historic Homes and Gardens

See website for schedule

Tour one of the oldest Japanese-style gardens in North America, Frank Lloyd Wright's "Little Gem," and the Art Deco masterwork of Eliel Saarinen.

Chanoyu: The Japanese Way of Tea

Saturday, October 7, 2023

10:00am - 11:30am

(Only a few spaces left)

Join us in Smith House for Chanoyu Tea Ceremonies celebrating Japanese culture and the ongoing revitalization of Cranbrook's Japanese Garden.

Save the Date: Edible Landscapes Dinner

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Experience a themed tour and dinner inspired by Cranbrook's history. This event is presented in partnership with San Morello restaurant in Detroit. More details will be available soon on the Center's website.

Cranbrook House Tours

Tour season ends this month

See website for schedule

Don't miss your chance to explore Cranbrook House while learning about the Booth family and their home designed by Albert Kahn. Tours can be completed with lunch on select dates.

Visit the Gardens for Free

Off-season Hours

Daily, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Discover fall beauty and the restorative power of nature on a free visit to the grounds!

Provided by presenting sponsor PNC Bank and the support of fleurdetroit.

Portrait Photos

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Book your senior, family, wedding, or other fall portrait photo session at Cranbrook Gardens.

Cranbrook Academy of Art Visiting Artist Lectures

Cranbrook Academy of Art hosts a free public lecture series throughout the academic year, bringing some of the world’s top artists, designers, curators, and thinkers to campus. All lectures are held in deSalle Auditorium at Cranbrook Art Museum.

Cranbrook Art Museum Photo Credits

Patrick Quarm, Three Transitions, 2022. Courtesy the artist.

Watercolors photo courtesy Kayla Powers.

Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research Photo Credits

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

Chanoyu Tea Ceremony in Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House, August 2018. Courtesy Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research.

Edible Landscapes Dinner event photo by PD Rearick.

Cranbrook House & Gardens Photo Credit

Visitors in the Cranbrook House Library. Photo by Eric Franchy.

Conifer Hill at Cranbrook House & Gardens, September 2023. Photo by Eric Franchy.

Fall portrait of a bride and groom at Cranbrook Gardens. Photo by Futurewave Images.

Cranbrook Academy of Art Photo Credit

Cranbrook Art Museum. Photo by James Haefner.

Explore Cranbrook Membership Photo Credits

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