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The Crane Membership

Your Family’s Passport to the World of Cranbrook.

As a benefit of enrollment at Cranbrook Schools, we are delighted to offer the families of all our students a complimentary Crane Household Membership.
 
The Crane Membership grants special access to the spectacular experiences in science, art, education and nature that are the unique hallmark of Cranbrook Educational Community.
 
Stand beneath a towering Tyrannosaurus, dig for dinosaur bones, or immerse yourself in a planetarium show at Cranbrook Institute of Science. Enjoy world-class exhibitions and lectures featuring modern and contemporary art and designers at Cranbrook Art Museum. Explore breathtaking gardens and natural spaces, receive discounts on special events, and get early access to the regionally famous Plant Sale at Cranbrook House & Gardens. Discover the innovative history and remarkable historical homes and collections of Cranbrook while receiving discounts on public tours and lectures at Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research.
 
We encourage you to explore our campus and websites (see below) to discover the full range of benefits available to you as a Cranbrook Schools family!

Membership Benefits

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  • Cranbrook Art Museum

    • Free general admission for 2 adults living in the same household and their children (18 and younger)
    • Complimentary Saarinen House & Collection Wing tours
    • Invitations to ArtMembers-only events and programs
    • Half off guest general admission
    • Discount on adult workshops
    • Advance notice and discounts on art-making camps for children
    • Fifteen percent discount on store, Fika Café, and gift membership purchases
    • Learn more about Cranbrook Art Museum here

  • Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research

  • Cranbrook House & Gardens

    • Free admission on regular Cranbrook House Tours and Cranbrook Gardens Tours
    • Discounts or other special privileges on select events
    • Early access to shop the Winter Houseplant Sale
    • Learn more about Cranbrook House and Gardens here

  • Cranbrook Institute of Science

    • Free general admission for two adults living in the same household and their children (18 and younger)
    • Discounted rates for lectures, CIS summer camps, birthday parties, Institute events, and private events
    • $1.00 discount on tickets for adults and children for Acheson Planetarium, exploreLab, and changing exhibit tickets
    • Ten percent discount on merchandise in the Science Shop, Reflections café, and gift membership purchases
    • Free or discounted general admission to approximately 350 science technology museums worldwide – each museum has its own admissions policy – visit www.astc.org for details
    • 50% off general admission to approximately 200 children’s museums – visit  https://findachildrensmuseum.org/ for details (Starts in October of 2024)
    • Learn more about Cranbrook Institute of Science here

Ongoing and Upcoming Events

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  • Cranbrook Art Museum Events

    Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within opening weekend
    October 5 & 6, 2024 from 11-5 PM
     
    Join us for a weekend preview exclusively for Crane Family and Cranbrook Art Museum members.

    Benefits include:
    • Special access to the exhibition Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within before it opens to the public.
    • Complimentary drip coffee from our new FIKA Café .
    • A curator-led tour of the new exhibition.
    • Double discounts in the museum store.
    • A free copy of one of our in-house publications featuring Cranbrook artists and designers.
     
    Building Cranbrook: Saarinen in Michigan
    Constellations & Affinities: Selections from the Cranbrook Collection

    Family Activities
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    Art Lab Afterschool October 3, 2024 4 PM
    The Mushroom Hunt (with Cranbrook Institute of Science) October 5, 2024 10 AM
    Art Lab Afterschool October 10, 2024 4 PM
    Family Workshops October 12, 2024 11 AM and 2 PM
    Art Lab Afterschool October 17, 2024 4 PM
    Art Lab Afterschool October 24, 2024 4 PM
    PreSchool Art Party October 25, 2024 9 AM
    Art Lab Afterschool October 31, 2024 4 PM

  • Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research Events


    Tours of Cranbrook
    • Saarinen House Tours: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through November
    • Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House Tours: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through November

  • Cranbrook House & Gardens Events

  • Cranbrook Institute of Science Events

    The Science of Archimedes | Members Exclusive Preview
    • October 19, 2024 | 12:00 - 5:00 pm
    • Get the first turn! Institute of Science members are invited to be the first to experience our newest traveling exhibition, The Science of Archimedes.
    • Visit science.cranbrook.edu to learn more and register today!

    Halloween Science
    • October 26, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 5:00 pm | October 27, 2024 | 12:30 - 4:00 pm
    • Get ready for another eerily exciting Halloween Science! Launch pumpkins through the air, embark on a creepy scavenger hunt, and more during our annual fan-favorite fall event.
    • Visit science.cranbrook.edu to learn more and register today!

    Vote for Science!
    • November 5, 2024 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Grab your ballots! Join us in the campaign for science. From determining T. rex's dining habits to choosing your favorite creepy crawler, it’s your chance to cast your vote for science!

    Fibonacci Day
    • November 23, 2024 | 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
    • Join the world in celebrating the fascinating Fibonacci sequence of 1123 on 11.23 1123 on 11.23. Learn about Fibonacci’s mathematical marvels and other luminaries, like Newton and Archimedes. 

    Paleo Blitz
    • November 29 - 30, 2024 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm daily
    • Move over Black Friday! Museum Friday is here, Paleo Blitz edition! Engage in scavenger hunts, investigation stations, and discover special minerals up close.

    Deck the Halls with Ologies
    • December 26 - 29, 2024 & January 2 - 5, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm daily
    • ‘Tis the season of learning! Explore the Institute’s many exhibits and workshops that focus on several ologies ranging from geology to entomology, astronomy to paleontology, and more. Discover your favorite ology with fun and engaging table-top activities.
We are thrilled to invite you and your family to experience Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research, Cranbrook House & Gardens, and Cranbrook Institute of Science, all made possible by friends of Cranbrook and the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation. We encourage you to visit frequently and explore our websites for the latest updates on this season’s exhibitions, family days, lectures, programs, and tours!

For questions regarding your membership, please email Kelly Lewis-Gump at kgump@cranbrook.edu or at 248-645-3333.

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PO Box 801
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3000

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