Hours & Admission
The grounds may be closed on occasion due to private events, inclement weather, and other factors. Please check our website for the latest updates before your visit. Closure notices will be posted at the top of the site.
Cranbrook Gardens Hours & Admission: Self-Guided
Spring (Preseason)
March 14 – May 30
7:00am – 7:00pm
Summer (Tour Season)
June 1 – September 30
7:00am – 7:00pm
Fall/Winter (Off-season)*
October 1 – March 13
8:00am - 5:00pm
*Weather permitting. We typically close the restrooms, pull the garden beds, turn off fountains, and cover sculptures by mid-October. Nearby restrooms are available during the off-season at Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science during their normal hours. Cranbrook House restrooms are only open to guests attending events in the manor. The restrooms are usually opened by the end of April or early May. Gardens are planted near the end of May. A notice will be displayed at the top of our website if the grounds are closed due to inclement weather.
Cranbrook Gardens Self-Guided Visit Admission*
Admission to Cranbrook Gardens is give-as-you-wish for self-guided visits.
Cranbrook House Hours & Admission
Cranbrook House is only open to the public during scheduled guided tours and other select special events.
Cranbrook House 2025 Tour Schedule**
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - Sunday, August 31, 2025
Thursday & Friday: 11:00am - 12:15pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 12:15pm & 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Saturday tours will be at 10am and 12:00pm on June 28, July 19 & 26, August 16 & 30
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - Friday, October 31, 2025
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 11:00am - 12:15pm
Sundays: 1:00pm - 2:15pm
**The tour schedule is subject to change. Please visit our Tour Calendar for the current schedule and to make a reservation.
Cranbrook House Tour Admission***
- Adults: $20
- Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary Members: Free
- Cranbrook Academy of Art and Cranbrook Schools Students: Free
- Cranbrook Educational Community Employees: Free
- Explore Cranbrook Members: Free
- AHS RAP Members: Free (reciprocal benefit applies to two people for dual or household memberships)
- 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.
***This pricing is for standard Cranbrook House tours.
Cranbrook Gardens Hours & Admission: Guided Tours
Cranbrook Gardens 2025 Tour Schedule
Saturdays, June 28, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 30, September 6, and September 13, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am
Cranbrook Gardens Tour Admission
- General Admission: $15
- Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary Members: Free
- Cranbrook Academy of Art and Cranbrook Schools Students: Free (please show your Cranbrook ID at the door)
- Cranbrook Educational Community Employees: Free
- Explore Cranbrook Members: Free
- AHS RAP Members: Free (reciprocal benefit applies to two people for dual or household memberships - please register using the Member field of the registration form)
- 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.
Registration is required in advance for tours of Cranbrook Gardens. Please click here to register.
Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary Office Hours****
Tuesday - Friday
10:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Closed
Office Closures
Monday, January 1, 2025 (New Year's Day)
Monday, January 20, 2025 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Monday, May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth)
Friday, July 4, 2025 (Independence Day)
Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labor Day)
Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving)
Friday, November 28 2025 (Day After Thanksgiving)
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve)
Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (New Year's Eve)
Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day)
***Please email houseandgardens@cranbrook.edu to confirm the office will be open if planning to visit in person.