Cranbrook Educational Community

Name: Cranbrook Educational Community
Address: 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, US
Telephone: +18774627262

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Cranbrook is a National Historic Landmark comprised of Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum

07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday, America! 🎆

This year, our wonderful Cranbrook House & Gardens volunteers designed the Sunken Garden in tribute to our nation's semiquincentennial. A living celebration of the ideals we mark today. We're grateful for their creativity and care in bringing this milestone to life across our grounds.

Wishing you and yours a joyful, meaningful Independence Day from all of us at Cranbrook.

07/01/2026

☀️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆! 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆:

🔬 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: Summer Science Sampler (Jul 18) — Tinker, build, and launch at the Institute of Science, free with admission
🎨 𝗔𝗸𝗲𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲: A Dreaming Hour (through Sep 6) — The Detroit artist and Academy graduate's first-ever solo exhibition, on view at the Art Museum
🎷 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗼 (Jul 23) — An outdoor performance from the Detroit-born trumpeter and activist
⛳ 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶-𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 (through Sep 27) — 11 holes inspired by our own architecture and art
🌿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀 — Open daily, free self-guided admission to 40 acres of fountains, sculpture, and plantings
🌙 Summer Night Vibes (Jul 3 & 17) — Late hours, reduced admission, and stargazing at the Institute of Science
🎾 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 (Jul 19–26) — World-class ATP Challenger tennis returns to our campus, fresh off being named 2025 ATP Tournament of the Year (https://cranbrooktennisclassic.com/)

Plus summer camps, workshops, tours, and more — there's something for everyone. 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 → https://conta.cc/43YMnYl

06/18/2026

Today, our eyes turn to Chicago.

𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.

Cranbrook Schools distinguished alumnus 𝗧𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀 (’𝟲𝟭), together with Billie Tsien and their firm, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, helped bring the Center to life through an architectural vision inspired by the communities that shape us and the possibilities that connect us.

We are equally proud to celebrate Cranbrook Academy of Art alumnus 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗲 (𝗠𝗙𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 ’𝟴𝟵), whose commissioned installation “This Land, Shared Sky" was created in collaboration with artist Marie Watt. The piece unites the creators for the first time in a celebration of Indigenous and Black traditions that blend each of their signature styles.

From architecture to art, their contributions remind us of the power of creativity to inspire, unite, and transform, as well as the role Cranbrook alumni continue to play in shaping our world.

Congratulations to President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and everyone who helped bring this extraordinary vision to life.

📸Image Credits:
1: Obama Presidential Center, photo by Taylor Glascock
2: Tod Williams & Billie Tsien, photo by Jason Smith
3: Marie Watt & Nick Cave, “This Land, Shared Sky”, (2026). Photo by Taylor Glascock
4: Marie Watt & Nick Cave, photo by Alexa Viscius

03/06/2026

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival is in town and there will be plenty of speakers showcasing the latest research and discoveries under the surface of the lakes. This comes on the heels of the latest discovery: the Lac La Belle, found in Lake Michigan. Also on Brother Nature, 2026 meteor showers to....

03/06/2026

We're excited to announce our next Women in Science Speaker Series event!

"Mummies, Myth, and Ritual"
Dr. Colleen Darnell
Egyptologist, author, and educator

📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🕔 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Join Dr. Colleen Darnell for an engaging exploration of ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife and the role of mummification. Learn not just how the ancient Egyptians practiced mummification, but why.

🗺️ Become a member to save 20% or more on admission to this event!

🎫 Space is limited. Advance registration required.

https://science.cranbrook.edu/visit/events/2026-04/women-science-speaker-series

02/12/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation for an extraordinary investment in Cranbrook’s future. 🌎

A $1.01 million grant enables new sustainability, energy, and hydrology studies across one of Michigan’s and the nation’s most significant National Historic Landmark campuses. This work will provide the data we need to reduce environmental impact, strengthen preservation efforts, and lead with informed, long-term stewardship.

This gift reflects the enduring legacy of Fred and Barbara Erb and a shared belief that education, responsibility, and caring for community and place must go hand in hand.

Because of partners like the Erb family, Cranbrook can continue to challenge minds and transform the lives of learners of all ages and backgrounds while protecting the campus so many hold dear.

🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghqytEkD

12/10/2025

SNOW DAY: The Cranbrook campus is closed tomorrow, December 10, 2025, due to the expected snow showers.

Out of an abundance of caution, this includes Cranbrook Schools, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook House and Gardens, and Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research.

Stay safe and warm!

Photo Credit: James Haefner

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39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48304

Telephone

+18774627262

Website

http://www.cranbrook.edu/

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