Join us for the fourth annual Winter Solstice Celebration with music and making! The solstice marks the official beginning of winter, yet traditionally, it was a time of celebration and renewal, marking the gradual but steady return of the light.
At Cranbrook Art Museum, enjoy a modern twist on traditional Scandinavian practices. The celebration will feature art projects that bring light and joy to the longest and darkest night of the year:
- Join us in deSalle Auditorium for Grey Grant’s The Sun Stands Still, a sonic immersion celebrating the time of year when we enter and pass through the darkest night.
- Solstice-themed artmaking activities, fun for all ages!
- At FIKA Cafe, you’ll find treats inspired by Scandinavian holiday specialties, Swedish gummy candies, artisanal flavored hot chocolate, and coffee favorites. Beer, wine, and fragrant spiced Glögg will be available for purchase at the lower-level bar!
- Last-minute gifts? In the Forum Gallery at Cranbrook Academy of Art, students will host a special winter sale. At the Cranbrook Art Museum shop, members enjoy a double discount (30% total) on all purchases!
Activities at Cranbrook Institute of Science draw on solstice traditions across cultures and time:
- Create your own lantern for the afternoon parade and contribute to our community light installation!
- Discover the reasons for the seasons and examine strategies animals and humans use to survive the winter, including a demonstration of early fire-starting techniques.
- Hear the unexpected Native American version of a familiar northern constellation story while you design your own constellation to take home.
- Seasonal snacks and treats will be available for purchase at the Reflections Café – Cranbrook Institute of Science members receive a 15% discount!
- Find gifts for science enthusiasts in the Science Shop – Cranbrook Institute of Science members receive a 15% discount!
$20 General Admission / $15 ArtMembers & CIS Members. Includes admission to both institutions.
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