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At Cranbrook, we are dedicated to helping make your event a success. Our 319-acre National Historic Landmark campus offers a range of venues for your use, from high-tech auditoriums to architecturally stunning historical homes. And when you select Cranbrook for your event, you’ll get the experienced assistance of one of our event coordinators.
Sites available for rental include:
Cranbrook House & Gardens
Cranbrook House is the historic gem of Cranbrook Educational Community and was the private home of founder George Booth and his family. Built by famed architect Albert Kahn and renowned for its extraordinary representation of the English Arts and Crafts style movement, the home has hosted many visitors for tours, business conferences and social events. Forty acres of formal gardens and grounds surround the house and are of unparalleled beauty and grandeur. Cranbrook House offers six primary function rooms of varying size and appropriateness.
Appropriate for intimate dinner parties or events up to 150 people.
Thornlea Mansion & Grounds
Thornlea mansion was the home of George and Ellen Booth's youngest son, Henry Booth, who designed the building in a similar fashion to his parents' home. Among Thornlea's most appealing features is its seclusion, resting among 4.5 acres of rolling lawns and flanked by a winding rivulet and sheltering trees. Accommodates 30 to 50 people.
Cranbrook Art Museum
Cranbrook Art Museum offers two distinctive settings for gatherings. The Art Museum's outdoor peristyle provides a memorable setting for any special occasion, with soaring columns and breathtaking views of Swedish sculptor Carl Milles' Orpheus Fountain, a piece which has become synonymous with Cranbrook. Inside, the Museum's deSalle Auditorium features a state-of-the-art audio/visual system and is a perfect spot for lectures, seminars and meetings. Accommodates up to 200 people.
Cranbrook Institute of Science
With a T. rex skeleton cast and a life-size mastodon, a planetarium, observatory and a series of hands-on exhibits, the Institute provides a unique environment for any gathering. Founded in 1930, the Institute is Michigan's only science and natural history museum. The 200-seat auditorium features state-of-the art audio/visual technology, perfect for business meetings and gatherings. The expansive exhibit halls provide for one-of-a-kind spaces for dinners and receptions. Accommodates up to 500 people.
Greek Theatre
This outdoor theatre – a recreation of classical Greek architecture – was built by the Booth family as a place to hold amateur theatrics. Today, it’s used by the St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild for its summer performances. Surrounded by lush pine trees, the spot offers seclusion and a rare opportunity to step back in time. Accommodates 250 people.
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