Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine

Open to the Public: Sunday, September 27, 2026 – Sunday, May 9, 2027

Discover the science, history, and real-world impacts of artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere—from the apps we use to the decisions that shape our world. This interactive exhibition brings AI to life, showing what it is, how it works, and how it impacts you every day. It's designed to spark thoughtful, open conversations about its challenges and opportunities, to help people make informed decisions about how or if they use AI in their daily lives.

What You’ll Experience

  • Play an intelligent piano that turns anyone into a musician.
  • See yourself transformed by an AI-powered portrait artist.
  • Watch computers recognize objects, emotions, and faces.
  • Experience real-time language translation in action.
  • Solve puzzles that reveal how machines learn differently than humans.

Learn by Doing

Through 30 hands-on interactives, games, and challenges, discover:

  • What makes a machine “smart”.
  • How AI learns using data and math.
  • How human thinking compares to machine learning.

Why It Matters

AI is changing how we live, work, and create. This exhibit explores both the possibilities and limits of artificial intelligence, encouraging you to think about what AI can do, and what it should do.

Admission

Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine is included with museum admission!

Audience

All ages

Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine is a Touring Exhibition of The Relayer Group. 

Member tickets are only available onsite at this time. Please bring your membership card and ID card (such as a Driver’s license) to the Institute to reserve your tickets.

Early Access for Members

Saturday, September 25, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm

As a Cranbrook Institute of Science member, you can be one of the first to see Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine! 

You will also receive a complimentary wristband during the member opening (while supplies last)!

Simply show your digital membership card at the front desk during the opening to access the museum and exhibit. 

Ignite Your Curiosity Panel Discussion: AI in Education

Sunday, September 27, 2026
11:30am to 12:30pm

Join Cranbrook Institute of Science for a special Ignite Your Curiosity panel discussion exploring the opportunities, challenges, and future of AI in education.

This discussion is included with museum admission - which is free for members!