# $5 Fridays After 5pm at Cranbrook Institute of Science

> Event for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 20 (+2 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: General admission is $5 after 5:00pm; Acheson Planetarium ticket extra
- Organizer: Cranbrook Institute of Science
- Official page: https://science.cranbrook.edu/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

On the third Friday of each month Cranbrook Institute of Science stays open until 10 p.m. and drops general admission to $5 after 5 p.m., which makes it an affordable evening outing for families with school-age children. Visitors can explore the permanent exhibits, visit the Cranbrook Observatory and see the traveling exhibit Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine, which runs through May 9, 2027. A show at the Acheson Planetarium can be added for an extra ticket. The late opening suits families who are busy during the week and children who are curious about space and technology, and the November, December and January evenings fall within the holiday season, including the Friday before the winter solstice. Plan on a couple of hours to see the exhibits and leave time for the observatory.

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