Turning around the Chicago River and keeping Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes: Why is that so hard?

May 24, 2012 at 7pm

Jim Ridgway of Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. will explain why the most effective way of protecting the Great Lakes from Asian Carp is to return the natural divide between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds at a free lecture at Cranbrook Institute of Science.

Life on Earth! featuring Explore Evolution

Now Open

Life on Earth! examines the diversity of life on our planet. Specimens from the Institute collections, Smithsonian Institution, and other sources represent all major groups of plants and animals. Developed by a consortium of six partner museums led by the Nebraska University State Museum, Explore Evolution looks at research projects that have made major contributions to our understanding of evolution. Free with admission.

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Observatory Closed for Renovation

May 7 - mid-September, 2012

Spring and summer 2012 will mark the most significant changes in astronomy studies at Cranbrook since the telescope was first installed in the 1930’s as the Institute of Science implements a series of upgrades to its observatory.

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School Group Programs 2011-12

Now Registering!

All programming at the Institute is aligned with the State of Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) and emphasis is placed on the benchmarks for your group’s grade level.

Download our 2011-12 Educator Guide.

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Summer Camp 2012

Our Summer Camps are designed to bring scientific study to life in a fun hands-on way. New camps include Museum Boot Camp in which 6-8 Graders spend the week investigating the skills needed to run a museum and a Harry Potter-themed camp!

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Summer Group Programs at the Institute of Science

The Institute of Science is the perfect destination for your summer school group, camp or large group gathering. To book a special program as part of your science adventure, click here.

Now Showing

Fri. at 7pm; Sat./Sun. at 12:30pm

Join us in the planetarium as we accompany Charles Darwin on his voyage on the HMS Beagle to the Galapagos Islands where he was to study transmutation by natural selection. The thrill of a scientific discovery, the adventure of science, and the beauty of nature are central in this show.

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