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With two great museums, the Detroit Historical Society offers engaging opportunities to learn about and explore the city's rich history, from its automotive legacy to its maritime heritage.

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Detroit Historical Museum

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Explore exhibitions, immersive experiences, and learning opportunities – at our museums, in the community, and online!

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Enjoy a variety of events, from lectures, book talks, and film screenings to family-friendly activities, behind-the-scenes tours, concerts, and more!

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Research & Learning

Research & Learning

Explore a wide range of tools and resources crafted to inspire curiosity and support learning for educators, students, and lifelong learners alike.

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Encyclopedia of Detroit

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Learn about our history, meet the dedicated team preserving Detroit’s legacy, and discover what we’re doing today.

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Help celebrate and protect Detroit’s legacy by giving, getting involved, or becoming part of our community!

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Digital Collection: Search

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Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2021.023.566Photo

Record, Phonograph - I Care About Detroit

Record, Phonograph

2016.007.027Archive

I Care About Detroit

Postcard - Detroit - The Automobile Capital of the World

Postcard

2016.001.082Archive

Detroit - The Automobile Capital of the World

Booklet - The Detroit Master Plan

Booklet

2015.020.001Archive

The Detroit Master Plan

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2014.011.029Photo

Postcard - The Heart of Detroit at Night

Postcard

2012.046.931Archive

The Heart of Detroit at Night

Postcard - The Penobscot Building, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2012.045.873Archive

The Penobscot Building, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - Cadillac Square, Detroit - Cadillac Square, Detroit

Postcard

2012.044.465Archive

Cadillac Square, Detroit

Postcard - Book Building, Detroit, Mich. - Book Building, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2012.044.271Archive

Book Building, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - From The Ford Bldg. Detroit

Postcard

2012.020.573Archive

From The Ford Bldg. Detroit

Postcard - Campus Martius showing Dime Savings Bank, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2011.036.238Archive

Campus Martius showing Dime Savings Bank, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - Ford Building, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2007.050.041Archive

Ford Building, Detroit, Mich.

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