Schools and the Institute of Science

Cranbrook Institute of Science is a natural history and science museum that fosters in its members and visitors a passion for understanding the world around them. Drawing from its vast collection of more than 200,000 objects and artifacts, the Institute offers public programs, exhibits, events and lectures throughout the year.

Cranbrook students have easy access to permanent and traveling exhibits as well as the state-of-the-art astronomy in the Acheson Planetarium and Cranbrook Observatory. These resources help students develop a passion and understanding for the sciences.