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Comments:	Learn about the natural world around you! <br> The Cranbrook Institute of Science includes interactive exhibits, a world-class collection of objects and artifacts, special events, a planetarium and observatory, lecture and educational programs and changing exhibitions offer something for every member of the family. Stand beneath a T-Rex, feel a mastodon’s fur, or touch a meteorite. <p> Machine 2 designs: <br> 1) T-Rex head - "Cranbrook Institute of Science", <br> 2) Stegosaurus - "Cranbrook Institute of Science", <br> 3) "Acheson Planetarium Cranbrook Observatory" with stylized galaxy in a circle, <br> 4) "Acheson Planetarium Cranbrook Observatory" with stylized observatory building. <p> Retired 1: 1) Acheson Planetarium; 2) Stegosaurus/Cranbrook Institute of Science; 3) T-Rex fossil/Cranbrook Institute of Science; 4) Bat/Cranbrook Institute of Science <p> 6/06/2025: Machine #1 is retired. <br> Machine #2 is current and rolling well on copper cents. <br> The museum has free entry after 5:00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month (preregister on the website), and $5 Friday nights on other Fridays. In the past, they have allowed me to use the penny press without paying admission during the daytime. jnm <p> Machine 2 designs: <br> 1) T-Rex head - "Cranbrook Institute of Science" 2) Stegosaurus - "Cranbrook Institute of Science" 3) "Acheson Planetarium Cranbrook Observatory" with stylized galaxy in a circle 4) "Acheson Planetarium Cranbrook Observatory" with stylized observatory building 6/12/25 It's $.75 cents for each penny.
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Cranbrook Institute of Science

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39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI , 48303

Phone: 1-877-462-7262

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Learn about the natural world around you!
The Cranbrook Institute of Science includes interactive exhibits, a world-class collection of objects and artifacts, special events, a planetarium and observatory, lecture and educational programs and changing exhibitions offer something for every member of the family. Stand beneath a T-Rex, feel a mastodon’s fur, or touch a meteorite.

Machine 2 designs:
1) T-Rex head - "Cranbrook Institute of Science",
2) Stegosaurus - "Cranbrook Institute of Science",
3) "Acheson Planetarium Cranbrook Observatory" with stylized galaxy in a circle,
4) "Acheson Planetarium Cranbrook Observatory" with stylized observatory building.

Retired 1: 1) Acheson Planetarium; 2) Stegosaurus/Cranbrook Institute of Science; 3) T-Rex fossil/Cranbrook Institute of Science; 4) Bat/Cranbrook Institute of Science

6/06/2025: Machine #1 is retired.
Machine #2 is current and rolling well on copper cents.
The museum has free entry after 5:00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month (preregister on the website), and $5 Friday nights on other Fridays. In the past, they have allowed me to use the penny press without paying admission during the daytime. jnm

Machine 2 designs:
1) T-Rex head - "Cranbrook Institute of Science" 2) Stegosaurus - "Cranbrook Institute of Science" 3) "Acheson Planetarium Cranbrook Observatory" with stylized galaxy in a circle 4) "Acheson Planetarium Cranbrook Observatory" with stylized observatory building 6/12/25 It's $.75 cents for each penny.

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Retired 1