Completed in 1930, the Art Deco-style Saarinen House served as the home and studio of Finnish-American architect, Eliel Saarinen, Cranbrook’s resident architect from 1925 to 1950, and his wife Loja Saarinen, head of Studio Loja Saarinen and the Academy’s Department of Weaving. Learn about the Saarinens’ roles within Cranbrook and take an up-close look at their restored home and garden.

A 90-minute guided tour is available from May to October as either a walk-in tour or private tour.

Download and view our new Saarinen House and Garden Visitor's Guide (2mb, pdf)

Walk-in tours

Hours:

Thursday – Sunday at 1 pm with additional tours offered at 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday; twilight tours at 6:30 pm on Fourth Fridays.

Fees:

Adults $9
Seniors (65+) $8
Full-time students $6
Children 12 and under and artmembers continue to be free.

Notes:

Walk-in tours are limited to 12 people. Tickets are available for purchase on the day of the tour only from the front desk of Cranbrook Art Museum which opens at 11 am. Credit cards are not accepted. Ability to negotiate stairs and inclines necessary. Some outdoor walking included in tour.

Private group tours

Available to groups of 6 or more with a 2 week advance reservation at $12 per adult and senior, $10 per student. To book a private group tour call 248- 645-3361.