Enjoy the Magic of Science Year Round

A membership to Cranbrook Institute of Science is an affordable way to enjoy science and discovery with your family and friends. With our great exhibits, programs and planetarium shows, you will find yourself wanting to return again and again.

Visit More – Spend Less

A pocketbook full of reasons to become a member...

Attention COSI Toledo Members

The Institute of Science is offering a courtesy membership to all COSI Toledo Members. Simply present your COSI Toledo membership card and receive a comparable membership at Cranbrook through valid through your COSI expiration date.

All Members receive:

FREE

  • Access to all exhibits
  • Parking
  • Subscription to ScienceScope

DISCOUNTS ON

  • Gift Memberships
  • ScienceShop and Reflections Cafe'
  • Camps, programs, parties and more

EXCLUSIVE

Membership Passes:

The Back-Stage Pass (NEW)

  • A rare private tour of our world-renowned Collections Vault
  • VIP Parking
  • Full Membership privileges for two adults and all children living in the same household or grandchildren under 18
  • Unlimited free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum and House & Gardens
  • Unlimited free admission to planetarium programs*
  • 12 Free admission and planetarium* passes

The Cranbrook All Access Pass

  • Unlimited free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum and House & Gardens
  • Unlimited free admission to planetarium programs*
  • Full Membership privileges for two adults and all children living in the same household or grandchildren under 18
  • 8 Free admission and planetarium* passes

The Galactic Pass

  • Unlimited free admission to planetarium programs*
  • Full Membership privileges for two adults and all children living in the same household or grandchildren under 18
  • 6 Free admission and planetarium* passes

Basic Membership Packages:

Family/Grandparent Membership

  • Full Membership privileges for two adults and all children living in the same household or grandchildren under 18
  • 4 Free admission passes

Individual/Senior Membership

  • Full Membership privileges for one adult
  • 2 Free admission passes

*Based on availability; no advanced reservations accepted
**Additional Caregiver Memberships Available
***Membership does not include group visits/field trips

Give the Gift of Science...Gift Memberships Available

Take the guesswork out of gift giving!

Give your loved ones the mystery of science, excitement of learning and a year of family-fun! Give them a Gift Membership to Cranbrook Institute of Science.

Members save 10% on each gift membership purchased. Call our membership department at (248) 645-3245. You may also purchase them directly from our visitor’s desk, or

Gift Membership Cards can be purchased and sent directly to the recipient with a letter presenting your gift. Or, a Gift Certificate can be sent directly to you, to present in person to the recipient of your choice. The 12-month membership is activated once the recipient redeems his/her certificate.

Call ahead – we’ll have them waiting for you at the visitor’s desk for pick-up or we can ship them anywhere in the world.

Join Now

Join online, call our Membership office at (248) 645-3245 or sign up during your next visit to the Institute.