Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Cranbrook Institute of Science – You’re invited to Cranbrook Institute of Science for a special evening of moon-themed activities leading up to the total lunar eclipse during its event, Eclipse Viewing Party.
Get a closer view of this celestial event. The Cranbrook Observatory will be open during the event and members of the Warren Astronomical Society will have additional telescopes available outside, both weather permitting.
ECLIPSE DETAILS
Partial Eclipse begins: May 15 at 10:27 p.m.
Full Eclipse begins: May 15 at 11:29 p.m.
Maximum Eclipse: May 16 at 12:11 a.m.
Full Eclipse ends: May 16 at 12:53 a.m.
Partial Eclipse ends: May 16 at 1:55 a.m.
Activities: Guests stargazing through telescopes from the Warren Astronomical Society and through the telescope in the Cranbrook Observatory, and guests experiencing moon- and space-themed activities inside the museum.
Planetarium shows: Attendees will also get to experience a show in the Acheson Planetarium.
Interviews: Mike Narlock, head of Astronomy at Cranbrook Institute of Science will be available to talk about the total lunar eclipse.
All activities and events, including the planetarium show are available for an all-inclusive ticket price of: $15 for members (per person), $20 for non-members (per person), children under age 2 are free. Pre-registration is required for this event – walk-up tickets will not be available.
The Eclipse Viewing Party is a rain, cloud-or-shine event; no refunds or credits. The visibility of the total lunar eclipse is weather permitting. If the weather is not conducive for eclipse viewing and stargazing the night of the event, registered guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum and see a planetarium show.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, called the umbra.
Free Admission for All at Cranbrook Art Museum – In honor of Museum Day, gallery admission is FREE. Advance registration and/or printed Museum Day tickets are not required for free gallery admission at Cranbrook Art Museum. For more info, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org.
Kirk in the Hills Preschool Open House – Come meet the teachers, tour the classrooms, and see for yourself all that Kirk in the Hills Preschool has to offer. This is a FREE event. Programs for 2 year old – young 5 year olds. For more info, 248-973-8017 Hosted by Kirk in the Hills Preschool.
Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.
Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.
Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.
Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.
Cranbrook Art Museum Open Studios – Explore the studios of Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate students; Purchase work from emerging student artists; Receive free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook House and Gardens, Cranbrook Institute of Science (paid admission required for SUE: The T-rex Experience and the Acheson Planetarium); Free self-guided tours of Saarinen House; Food trucks and hands-on art activities for children
Check in at the Art Museum Peristyle and pick up a campus map. Follow signage on campus for available parking.
For more information, contact artmuseum@cranbrook.edu
Family Day at Cranbrook – (cranbrookartmuseum.org) Explore and experience art and design through hands-on, minds-on activities. Explore the galleries through guided activities and get your hands messy with educators in the Art Lab. Imagine, build, and create at a variety of art-making stations. FREE with regular museum admission. For more info, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org.
Bowers School Farm Fall Festival – Food, live music, entertainment, pumpkins, bounce houses, food trucks, cornhole contest and more. A Beer Garden will also be on site. Purchase tickets online in advance ($18) or at the door ($20). Hosted by Bower School Farm.
