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| Cranbrook Institute of Science |
| Cranbrook Institute of Science, a great place to explore science, technology and natural history. Join 200,000+ visitors who every year appreciate the Institute's fascinating exhibits, hands-on activities, and planetarium shows. |
| P.O. Box 801 |
| 39221 Woodward Avenue |
| Bloomfield Hills |
| MI |
| 48303-0801 |
| Mon-Thu 10-5; Fri 10-10; Sat-Sun 10-5; Closed Independence Day, TG, CM, NY |
| Children (2-12): $5.00; Seniors (65+): $5.00; Children under 2: Free |
| (248) 645-3200 |
| http://science.cranbrook.edu |
 | | Michelle, Co-op Member | As a kid growing up in 60's and 70's this was always one of my very favorite places to visit in the summer. We'd walk the gardens in the morning until it got too hot and then go inside to the science museum and planetarium.
I've continued this traditions with my kids and they enjoy it just as much! Younger kids can be okay but I'd recommend it more for maybe 8 or 9 years and up. They'll get more out of the experience and you'll be able to enjoy yourself more. |
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 | | Lisa Wagner, Co-op Member | In Spring 2010, we visited Cranbrook Institute of Science and the Bat Zone located on the same campus. Our field trip was sponsored so we had no cost to attend, which was a huge blessing!
We started downstairs in the special exhibit which was about climate change in Michigan and several other special exhibits.
Did you know mastodon bones were found in Michigan? Quite close to where we live, in fact.
Saw an adorable little shrimp animal.
Progressing upstairs to the regular exhibits, we first saw some large fossil skeletons like the T-rex that terrorized my daughter, as well as a humongous sea turtle. An extensive mastodon exhibit has a full-size model of that animal and much information, including the local connection.
Other exhibits were cultural differences between people groups, a kinetic machine (a huge hit with everyone there), rocks, crystals, and botany, among other items of natural history.
We took a break for lunch and then headed to the bat exhibit. The Organization for Bat Conservation has a laboratory that houses over 90 bats, as well as a sloth, sugar gliders, and probably some other animals too. We got to see the animals up close and personal.
Since the bat house is in a separate building, we were able to enjoy the lovely sunny day as we returned to the museum for a few more minutes before heading home. |
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