our support brings the natural, cultural and celestial worlds to Cranbrook's visitors and encourages them to "reach for the stars." Working together, we make discovery possible. Fueled by The Campaign for Cranbrook, the Gateway Project and the Flint Anthropology Gallery represent superb examples of how your gifts to the Institute can create exciting transformations. Among the Institute's many projects awaiting your support:  

ENDOWED SUPPORT

Development of endowed support for named positions and programs throughout the Institute of Science including the director, curators, exhibition and educator positions as well as named programs for families, school children, seniors and underserved audiences.

FUNDS RAISED TO DATE: $8.3 MILLION  | SUPPORT NEEDED: $8.5 MILLION

STATE-OF-THE-ART OBSERVATORY FACILITY

Acquisition of a new telescope and renovation of the observatory will create a state-of-the-art celestial facility to complement the Institute's recently upgraded planetarium technology.

    SUPPORT NEEDED: $300 THOUSAND

CENTER FOR WATERSHED EDUCATION

Establishment of a Center for Watershed Education to serve as a premier program and resource facility stressing the importance of watershed conservation in the Great Lakes region.

FUNDS RAISED TO DATE: $600 THOUSAND  | SUPPORT NEEDED: $1 MILLION