Bring your troop to Meadow Brook Hall and step back in time as you tour the mansion.  Meadow Brook Hall inspires and educates with its gracious rooms and collections of fine and decorative art.

All Girl Scout programs are $10 per person attending (Scouts, adults and siblings), with the exception of 2 troop leaders which are included at no charge.  Programs booked during Meadow Brook Hall’s Holiday Walk are $15 per person attending.

Programs are offered weekdays after school and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and may be available on half days or days off from school.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your tour to ensure starting and ending on time.  Groups that arrive late will have their tour shortened accordingly.

For more information or to book a tour, please call (248) 364-6252 or e-mail mbhscoutprogram@gmail.com.

   

NEW — Secret Spaces tour is back! Check out the secret passage ways and attic level of Meadow Brook Hall... an exclusive tour for scouts only!  Includes snack.  Approximately 1 hours. NEW — Puppets, Dolls and Plays Use Frances Dodge’s playroom to make puppets and put on a play.  Scouts of all ages welcome.  Tour is optional.  Approximately 1 hour (2 hours with tour). Meets:  Brownie Girl Scouts—Puppets, Dolls and Plays Try-It

Listening to the Past

Tour focuses on the Wilson and Dodge family history, how life differed when they were living at Meadow Brook in the 1930s and 40s, their contributions to the community and their role in making history. After the tour, play dress-up and have a tea party.  Approximately 2 hours.

Meets:

Brownie Girl Scouts—Listening to the Past Try-It

2. If These Buildings Could Talk

Architecture Tour

Learn about the history and construction of Meadow Brook Hall.  This tour focuses on the architectural details and interior design elements of The Hall.  Includes a snack and craft.  Approximately 2 hours.

Meets:

Junior Girl Scouts—Architecture Badge

1. Building Tour

Daisy Teddy Bear Tea

Designed as a first visit and introduction to Meadow Brook Hall, the Teddy Bear Tea Party is perfect for young girls.  Includes brief introduction of the Dodge-Wilson family, tour of first floor, tea party and Teddy Bear Tea Party patch.  Girls are invited to bring a teddy bear or doll to have "tea" with them.  Approximately 1 hour.

Knole Cottage Tour

Knole Cottage is the charming six-room, Tudor-style playhouse built for Frances Dodge, daughter of Matilda and John Dodge.  The playhouse features a living room, dining room, bedroom, playroom, bathroom and kitchen -- all with child-size furnishings and appliances.  Also featured in the playhouse are the collections of dolls, toys and tea sets owned by Frances.  Includes a snack.  Approximately 1 hour.

*Available June – August only, rain or shine.  Please dress accordingly for weather and outdoor activities.

*Offered as a combination tour in addition to other Girl Scout tours (additional $5 charge).

Scavenger Hunt Tour

This program features an activity booklet that girls can complete while taking a tour of The Hall.  The booklet includes scavenger hunts for many of the rooms and fun facts about The Hall and Dodge-Wilson family. Includes a snack.

Holiday Walk Tour

Come see Meadow Brook Hall decorated for Christmas!

Bridging Ceremonies

Hold your troop’s bridging ceremony in one of Meadow Brook Hall's beautiful gardens.  Please call or e-mail for more information.