Trilobite Treasures: Arthropods of the Ancient Seas | Plan a Trip Today

Do you have a fossil lover at home? Don’t miss out on our newest exhibit, Trilobite Treasures!

During your trip to the largest and most comprehensive exhibit of these ancient creatures, guests will be transported back 500 million years to explore over 200 REAL trilobite specimens! Explore the life and death of these unique creatures that once roamed the Earth long before the dinosaurs.

The exhibition runs through September 10, 2023. 

6th Annual Women Rock Science Gala | Get Your Tickets Today | Oct. 11, 2023

Why Women Rock Science?

Despite making up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, women are still vastly underrepresented in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) workforce. The Institute’s STEAM initiatives seek to close this gap by inspiring all children to pursue STEAM careers with an emphasis on young women.

Since 2018, Women Rock Science has raised over $1 Million dollars towards STEAM educational opportunities! These dollars directly support the Institute’s many STEAM outreach programs to students in underserved communities across Michigan. Your support at this year’s event means: 

• 3,000+ students will receive field trips to the Institute for STEAM programming.
• 1,000+ hands-on science kits will be delivered to classrooms in underserved communities.
• 40+ high school internships to Cranbrook Institute of Science for students from underserved communities.
• 30+ children undergoing cancer treatment will experience a private science camp experience.
• 25+ summer camp scholarships for girls interested in STEAM at Cranbrook Institute of Science.

Get Your Tickets Today!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

FREE Third Thursdays | August 17 | 5:00 - 8:00pm

Join Cranbrook Institute of Science and Cranbrook Art Museum for FREE Third Thursday (August 17)! The Institute will offer free admission from 5:00 – 8:00pm AND Cranbrook Art Museum from 11:00am - 8:00pm, courtesy of the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan. This month’s event will feature hands-on trilobite-themed activities:

• Learn, view, and even touch some of these ancient creatures.
• Make a take-home model for your very own fossil collection!