Discovery Center

Cranbrook’s Discovery Center offers an exciting learning experience to feed the curiosity of children ages 3-8. Designed to inspire a love of science through adult/child interaction, the Center offers more than a dozen discovery “module” boxes each containing unique information and activities focused on a specific subject.

Working with the adult who brings them to the Center, a child selects the module that piques their interest. Inside are books, activities, games, toys and props that encourage the family to explore the topic more thoroughly together. Subjects include Touch, Owls, Native Americans, Minerals, Patterns, Egypt, Snakes and more.

When finished, each module is returned to its case and, if desired, another topic is explored. Books are available for further study. The intimate environment of the Discovery Center further stimulates the senses by featuring plants, taxidermy, scientific specimens and the chance to play “dress up” using international costumes.

The Discovery Center is free with admission and is located on the lower level of the Museum, down the stairs opposite Reflections Café. The Discovery Center is open every Sunday from 12:30 - 2:30pm.

Please note a maximum two children per each adult please. Some of the modules contain small pieces. Adult supervision is required. Visitors should register for a 45-minute session upon arrival at the Museum’s Admissions Desk.

As Cranbrook builds a volunteer base, the Discovery Center will be open more frequently. If you think you’d enjoy working with adults and children in the Discovery Center as a volunteer, please click here.