Pre-registration is no longer required to visit the Institute of Science. However, you will still need to pre-register for Free First Friday. We are currently open to the public Wednesday through Sunday. Your health and safety are of the utmost importance to the Institute of Science, we appreciate your cooperation with the following:
- Face coverings are required for all guests aged three and older for the duration of their visit.
- We encourage children under age three, who are not wearing a face covering, remain in a stroller or carrier for the duration of their visit.
- We encourage guests to be respectful of the other people around them, and be mindful of each other’s space.
- Hand sanitizing stations are available at the museum entrance and high-contact areas.
Hours of Operation
- Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 10:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00pm
Reflections Café
Hours of operation:
- Wednesday - Friday: 10:00am - 3:300pm
- First Free Friday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am - 4:30pm
- Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00pm
Acheson Planetarium
The Acheson Planetarium is open to the public with limited capacity. Please check here for shows and showtimes.
Cranbrook Observatory
The observatory is open every Friday from 8:30 - 10pm during daylight savings and 7:30 - 10pm during standard time, weather permitting. It is also open on the first Sunday of the month from 1:00 - 4:00pm for safe viewing of the sun, weather permitting.
For more information about the Cranbrook Observatory, please check here.
The Cranbrook Observatory is FREE with admission to the Institute.
exploreLAB and Erb Family Science Garden
These experiences remain closed at this time. Please check this page and our social channels for updates as they become available.
Admission
- Adults: $13.00
- Children ages 2 - 12: $9.50
- Seniors 65+: $9.50
- Children under 2: Free
- All Members: Free
Acheson Planetarium Tickets (in addition to museum admission when applicable)
Tickets are required for all programs in the planetarium in addition to museum admission. They can be purchased at the museum entrance desk. There is no late seating.
- Adults: $5 per program
- Seniors 65+ & Children ages 2 - 12: $5 per program
- All CIS Standard Members: $4 per program
- Children under 2: $1 per program
- CIS Enhanced Members: FREE
- There is no late seating
If you have a group of 20 or more people, please call 248 645.3210 or email.
Changing Exhibit Hall (in addition to museum admission when applicable)
- Adults: $5
- All CIS Standard Members: $4
- Seniors 65+ & Children 2 - 12: $3
- CIS Enhanced Members and Children under 2: FREE
