What happens at the museum after hours? Whether it’s for Space Science or Crime Scene Investigation, join us for a memorable experience you won’t forget!

Space Science Overnight

January 17, 2026 and April 25, 2026 5:45pm-8:00am

Join us for an out of this world experience at our Space Science Overnight!

Upon arrival, drop off your gear, grab some pizza, and dive into a whirlwind of exciting, hands-on workshops:

  • Acheson Planetarium: Step in for a live-narrated tour of the night sky.
  • Cranbrook Observatory: Peer through our telescope at space objects near and far.
  • Moon: Explore the Moon and make moon phases happen.
  • Constellations: Hear an unexpected constellation story and make a constellation finder to take home.
  • Planet Walk: Take a walk to see how far the planets really are from the Sun -- and each other.
  • Space Science Engineering: Dive into the forces that launch us into Space – and bring us safely back home.

Following programs, set up your camp among the exhibits. A snack and late-night movie add to the fun!

Doors open at 5:45pm for check-in and pizza; programming begins promptly at 6:15pm and concludes with breakfast and departure by 8:00am.

Involved in Scouting? This program can be badge-aligned!

This program is offered on both January 17 and April 25, 2026.

Member Adults/Children/Scouts: $85 per person
Non-member Adults/Children/Scouts: $100 per person

Crime Scene Science Investigation

Evening Program: Saturday, February 28, 2026 5:30-9:00pm 
Overnight Program: Saturday, March 14, 2026 5:45pm-8:00am 

Can you crack the case? Grab some pizza then jump into workshops to build your detective skills: 

  • Memory 
  • Fingerprinting 
  • Blood analysis 
  • Other evidence 

Next, it’s time to investigate the crime scene! Collect evidence, analyze clues, assess suspects, and collaborate with your team. Who do YOU think is the culprit? Plus, take home a special gift—a secret message communicator! 

For the Evening program, doors open at 5:30pm for check-in and pizza dinner. The fun kicks off at 6:00pm and wraps up by 9:00pm. 

For Overnight program, enjoy all the fun of our Evening program, then roll out your sleeping bags and settle in for a night surrounded by our exhibits. Late-night snacks and a movie make the Overnight adventure even more exciting! Doors open at 5:45pm for check-in and pizza; programming begins promptly at 6:15pm and concludes with breakfast and departure by 8:00am. 

If you're involved in Scouting, this program fully meets the requirements for the following badges: Junior Detective (Girl Scouts) and Bear Forensics (Cub Scouts). 

Special Cranbrook Institute of Science patches are available at the door for $5. 

Evening Program: 

  • Member Adults/Children/Scouts: $42.50 per person 
  • Non-Member Adults/Children/Scouts: $50 per person 

Overnight Program: 

  • Member Adults/Children/Scouts: $85 per person 
  • Non-Member Adults/Children/Scouts: $100 per person 

All Overnights and Evening programs: