Cranbrook Gardens reopen; Art Museum and Institute of Science to follow Wednesday
The Cranbrook Gardens in Bloomfield Hills have reopened, and the Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science will reopen Wednesday, July 15.
“After careful evaluation, we have decided that it is safe at this time to open our public spaces with some modifications,” said Dominic DiMarco, president of Cranbrook Educational Community.
“We encourage visitors to check each organization’s website first before planning a visit. There will be timed ticketing, guest requirements for masks and social distancing and other important information. We are excited to welcome visitors back to campus with new parameters to ensure we are doing all that we can for visitor safety.”
Guests are asked to observe the following procedures while indoors:
• All guests aged 3 and older are required to wear a mask while indoors.
• Masks can be removed from young children if they remain in a carrier or stroller.
• Children aged 2 and under are not required to wear a mask, but are encouraged to remain in a stroller or carrier for the duration of their visit.
• Maintain 6 feet of social distancing.
• Hand sanitizing stations will be placed at visitor entrances and high-contact areas.
• Acrylic panels will separate staff from visitors at admission desks.
• In addition to daily cleaning procedures, enhanced cleaning of high-touch surfaces will take place throughout the day.
• Each public venue will have capacity limits at any given time, and there may be a wait to enter.
• Advanced tickets and/or reservations are required for admission to Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science. Visit each venue’s website in advance to register for or purchase tickets.
Cranbrook Art Museum
Cranbrook Art Museum will open with an Art Member Preview Week, allowing members exclusive first access, from July 15-19. The museum will open to the public on July 22.
New hours are:
• Wednesday: Noon–5 p.m.
• Thursday: Noon–8 p.m. (free all day; advance online registration required)
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Noon–5 p.m.
The Art Museum will open with the new exhibition, Shapeshifters: Transformations in Contemporary Art, which explores the ability of the artist to redefine themselves, transgress their chosen medium, and transcend the world around them in unique ways.
Before you arrive, visit the Plan Your Visit page on the Art Museum website to reserve or purchase a ticket and for specific policies and procedures.
Cranbrook Institute of Science
The institute will reopen to members only July 15–19, and will reopen to the public beginning July 21.
All guests will receive free general admission July 21– 26. Visitors will be required to pre-register online.
Beginning Tuesday, July 28, visitors will purchase general admission tickets upon arrival.
Maximum capacity at any given time will be limited to 100 guests.
Hours are as follows:
• Tuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m.-noon; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; and 3-5 p.m.
• Friday: 10 a.m.-noon; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; 3-5 p.m.; and 6-9 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: noon-2 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m.
The Acheson Planetarium will be closed upon the initial reopening and will reopen when it is deemed safe.
Monitor the institute’s website and social channels for updates on the reopening of the planetarium and other experiences, including exploreLAB, observatory, Discovery Center, Erb Science Family Garden and Reflections Cafe.
For more information on the institute’s reopening plans, and to pre-register, visit science.cranbrook.edu.
Cranbrook House & Gardens
The 40-acre gardens are open to the public daily from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., including weekends and holidays. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds for free this year.
The popular Yoga in the Gardens series will return on Saturdays this summer, beginning July 11, from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Instruction will be led by Citizen Yoga. Class sizes will be limited to ensure at least 6 feet of distance between each participant and registration is required in advance.
Cranbrook House and the Conservatory Greenhouse remain closed at this time.
Visit housegardens.cranbrook.edu for more information on visiting Cranbrook Gardens and to register for an upcoming yoga class.
To learn more about Cranbrook, visit cranbrook.edu.