Cranbrook Institute of Science

The Cranbrook Institute of Science is a natural science museum in Bloomfield Hills featuring permanent exhibitions, a planetarium, and an observatory. An outdoor science garden extends the experience for hands-on exploration.

The Institute was founded in the early 1900s by George Gough Booth and Ellen Scripps Booth. It became part of their broader vision for an educational community.

The Institute displays Native American objects in a dedicated gallery that tells the story of the region through collected items. Visitors can engage with this local past and learn about the people who lived here.

The museum opens several days per week with extended evening hours on select nights. Free admission options are available during certain times for visitors to plan accordingly.

A complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton cast is on display and visitors can touch authentic meteorites. This combination allows direct experience with objects from different geological time periods.

Location: Bloomfield Hills

Operator: Cranbrook Schools

Address: 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Phone: +(248)6453200

Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu

GPS coordinates: 42.57305,-83.25026

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08