Cranbrook House Tour

Friday, July 28th, 2023 | 11:00am - 12:15pm

Step back in time to a golden era of craftsmanship on a guided tour of Cranbrook House. 

Learn about the Booth family and their treasured estate while viewing handcrafted furniture, tapestries, tiles, stained glass, and other works of art on the first floor of the manor. Highlights include the Library, Oak Room, and Dining Room. 

Book your tour of this historic attraction today!

Photograph of portraits of Ellen Scripps Booth and George Gough Booth in the Cranbrook House Oak Room.

Admission

  • Adults: $20
  • Seniors (60+): $15
  • Full-time Students (with ID): $15
  • Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary Members: Free
  • Explore Cranbrook Members: Free
  • AHS RAP Members: Free (reciprocal benefit applies to two people for dual or household memberships)
  • Cranbrook Educational Community Employees: Free

In partnership with Museums for All, Cranbrook House tours are free for those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits). Please register online and show your EBT (Michigan Bridge) card when you arrive to receive free admission for you and up to three guests.  

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How to Register
Booking tours in advance online is encouraged. Please click the button at the bottom of this page to reserve your Cranbrook House tour. A limited number of spaces may be available at the door and may be purchased by credit card or with exact cash the day of the tour.


About Cranbrook House
Cranbrook House is the former family home of George Gough Booth and Ellen Scripps Booth, the philanthropists who founded Cranbrook Educational Community, a National Historic Landmark. The 1908 English Tudor house was designed by renowned Detroit architect Albert Kahn in the Arts and Crafts style. The home is now the oldest surviving Tudoresque manor in metro Detroit open for public tours. 

Tours are offered by Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary volunteers who have completed an extensive docent training program.


Photo Credits (From Top to Bottom)
Cranbrook House Library. Photograph by James Haefner. Courtesy Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research.
Cranbrook House Oak Room. Photograph by Eric Franchy. Courtesy Cranbrook House & Gardens.


Additional Information
Please visit our main Cranbrook House Tour webpage for additional details about the tour, including accessibility, our refund policy, and where to go when you arrive. 

By registering for this event, you agree to our refund and other policies