| Detroit Historical Society

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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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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

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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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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Artifact Donation

Fluffy white rabbit statue on display with a small plaque, set against a blurred museum background.

Nostalgic Puppet Donated to the Detroit Historical Society

Civics & economics Interactive Teacher workshop

Detroit Historical Museum

August 30, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

Back-to-school workshop series on chalkboard with colorful stationery and apple.

History & Geography Interactive Teacher workshop

Detroit Historical Museum

August 16, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

Educators & Librarians appreciation month

Detroit Historical Museum, Dossin Great Lakes Museum

August 1 - 31, 2025, All day

Black, Queer, Proud: 30 Years of Hotter Than July Exhibition Celebration

Detroit Historical Museum

July 23, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Dossin after dark

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

October 4, 2025, 6:00 - 10:00pm

Bronze statue of a woman in a flowing dress against a blue sky, with a lamppost and brick building in the background.

In the Footsteps of Freedom: A Journey to Battle Creek and Marshall

Marshall & Battle Creek

August 9, 2025, 7:00am - 8:00pm

DHM aerial

Annual Membership Meeting & Recognition Reception

Detroit Historical Museum

November 19, 2025, 4:00 - 7:00pm

Ornate cathedral interior with arched ceiling, decorative patterns, and central aisle flanked by columns.

Guardian Building - Behind the Scenes

Guardian Building

September 6, 2025, 10:00 - 11:15am

The Whiskey Factory

The Whiskey Factory - Behind the Scenes

The Whiskey Factory Detroit

September 10, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00pm