Cranbrook Art Museum Is A Scenic Outdoor Spot Near Detroit That's A Nature Lover’s Dream Come True
By Sarah McCosham|Published May 17, 2021
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When you think of Detroit, scenic outdoor spots probably don’t come to mind. But if you write off Motown as ‘just another urban metropolis,’ you’d be missing out on a lot. Tucked away in the small, inner-ring suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Cranbrook Art Museum is one of the area’s greatest hidden gems. Cranbrook Art Museum is a scenic outdoor spot near Detroit that’s a nature lover’s dream come true. Let’s have a look!
Located in the Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Cranbrook Art Museum is part of Cranbrook Educational Community, one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art.
Among those featured at Cranbrook are architects Eliel Saarinen, Albert Kahn, and Steven Holl, as well as sculptors Carl Milles and Marshall Fredericks.
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The art can be found both inside and outside - but the views outdoors are particularly captivating.
With bronze statues and fountains, you'll feel like you're visiting someplace in Europe. "Triton Pool," a series of sculptures by Carl Milles, is simply stunning.
In 1989, it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Have you been to Cranbrook Art Museum? This unique art museum is truly one of Detroit’s greatest hidden treasures. Find out more, including museum hours and admission, at Cranbrook Art Museum’s website. And for more of Motown’s most beautiful outdoor spots, check out these 7 hidden gems.
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