Olga de Amaral: To Weave a Rock

Olga de Amaral, one of the most recognized names in Latin American art, lives and works in her native Bogotá, Colombia. Tracing the artist’s career over five decades, Olga de Amaral: To Weave a Rock is the artist’s first major museum retrospective in the United States, consisting of some 60 …

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Cranbrook Art Museum Announces New Summer Exhibition – Shapeshifters: Transformations in Contemporary Art

Clockwise from L: (1) Kara Walker, Keys to the Coop, 1997. © 2020 Kara Walker. Photograph by R. H. Hensleigh and Tim Thayer (2) Marianna Olague, Maya, 2019. Collection of Cranbrook Art Museum. Recipient of the Museum Committee 2019 Graduate Degree Exhibition Purchase Award. Photograph by Carlson Productions (3) Frank …

Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook Institute of Science and Cranbrook Gardens Reopen to the Public in July

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH., July 1, 2020 – Cranbrook Educational Community announced today that its public-facing venues will reopen in July. Cranbrook Gardens will reopen July 1, 2020. Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science will reopen July 15, 2020. “After careful evaluation, we have decided that it is safe …

Plan Your Visit

Please read about our updated policies as you plan your visit to the Cranbrook Art Museum.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Cranbrook Art Museum is a private institution devoted to public services. We require adherence to the protocols below in order to enter the museum space. 

• • • Advanced reservation is available online. Pick a day and entry time for your visit at the link below. The hour selected is your time of arrival, you are welcome to stay beyond one hour. Walk-in admission is also available.
      Reserve General Admission
    • Masks are recommended but not required at this time. 
    • Don’t feel well? Stay home. Visitors showing signs of illness will be asked to return at a later date.
    • Kids are always welcome but must stay with an adult at all times. Often artwork on display is tempting to little hands. Children under 3 are encouraged to stay in a stroller or carrier in the museum galleries.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

• • • Free parking is available in the Art Museum Lot. 
    • Cranbrook Art Museum has a single entry point. Follow signs to the main entrance at the museum peristyle. For barrier-free entry (no stairs) follow wayfinding from the parking lot and call 248-645-3320. If you have questions about entry call before your visit!

DURING YOUR VISIT

• • • No cash transactions. Credit or debit cards only at this time.
    • Coat and bag check is not available. Please do not bring large bags (more than 11×15 inches) into the museum. There is a coat rack available, however, this is not monitored.
    • Have fun, learn, and explore! We hope you continue to enjoy our grounds and gallery experiences during this extraordinary moment.
    • Be smart, stay safe. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Please observe when in place!
      

Because of the dynamic nature of COVID-19, museum dates and hours of operation are subject to change. Please consult our website for the latest details before each visit.

If you have any questions reach out to us at visitart@cranbrook.edu. As we plan, evaluate, and implement changes we would love to hear your feedback and any suggestions to improve the visitor experience.

WELCOME BACK We look forward to welcoming you back into our gallery spaces and have installed several new exhibitions that showcase many remarkable objects from our collection that are not often on view. We have also modified the traditional gallery experience, allowing you to fully enjoy your visit while also …

Opening Preview Party – Fall Season 2023

Choose the necessary amount of tickets based on your group. Your ticket reservation is good for admission the entire preview party. If you make a reservation after 12pm on Friday, October 27, 2023, please show your order confirmation at the door (mobile device or printed). Cost: ArtMembers: Free (based on …

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Letter from the Director

Dear Friends of Cranbrook Art Museum: Like many of you, I’ve been watching the events of the past week unfold in communities across the country with a combination of fear, sadness, and hope. George Floyd was killed just eight blocks from my former home in Minneapolis—a vibrant and diverse neighborhood. …

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Shapeshifters: Transformations in Contemporary Art

Shapeshifters explores the artist’s ability to redefine themselves, transgress their chosen medium, and transcend the world around them in utterly unique ways. Through the lens of artistry, these transformations are examined in a broad range of artworks from the museum’s permanent collection, presented in four galleries, each with a distinct focus. …