Saarinen House is an Art Deco house in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Built in 1930, it was designed by Eliel Saarinen, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Cranbrook Educational Community (stewarded by the Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research with Cranbrook Art Museum).
Location: 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1553, SRC-1554, SRC-3762, SRC-3898 - Designed by Eliel Saarinen
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1555, SRC-1556 - Built in 1930
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1553, SRC-1556, SRC-3762, SRC-3898 - Architectural style: Art Deco
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1553, SRC-1555 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1554, SRC-1557, SRC-3762 - Owned by Cranbrook Educational Community (stewarded by the Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research with Cranbrook Art Museum) (since 1994)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1555, SRC-13783, SRC-1553
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13783 — https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/historic-homes/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1553 — Historic Artists' Homes and Studios (National Trust for Historic Preservation) (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1554 — Detroit Historical Society — Encyclopedia of Detroit (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1555 — Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1556 — Pure Michigan (Michigan Economic Development Corporation) (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1557 — State Historic Preservation Office — MiPlace (Michigan State Housing Development Authority) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3762 — cranbrookartmuseum.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3898 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5580 — Cranbrook Art Museum (official site — administers Saarinen House tours) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5581 — Cranbrook Educational Community – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Season early May–late Nov: public tours Thu–Sun at 3:00pm (approx 75 min). Closed in winter.
Admission: Adult $20, Student (with ID) $10, ArtMembers free. Advance tickets required.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Saarinen House?
Yes — Saarinen House is open to the public. Hours: Season early May–late Nov: public tours Thu–Sun at 3:00pm (approx 75 min). Closed in winter.. Admission: Adult $20, Student (with ID) $10, ArtMembers free. Advance tickets required..
Who designed Saarinen House?
Saarinen House was designed by Eliel Saarinen.
Where is Saarinen House located?
Saarinen House is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.