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

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Heroes vs. Villains Opening Day

Detroit Historical Museum

May 3, 2025, 12:00 - 5:00pm

Long Road to Hard Truth book cover, top image of a delapidated white clap board cabin, bottom image is of the striking brick and glass National Museum of African American History.

Long Road to Hard Truth Book Talk: The Honorable Robert L. Wilkins

Detroit Historical Museum

April 19, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00pm

Aerial view of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum from the River side.

Earth Day 2025

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

April 26, 2025, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Dossin HSD

Homeschool Day - CANCELLED

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

May 15, 2025, 1:30 - 3:00pm

Homeschool Day

Detroit Historical Museum

May 8, 2025, 1:30 - 3:00pm

Corktown

Corktown

April 7, 2025, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Christ Church Cranbrook

Christ Church Cranbrook

Christ Church Cranbrook

April 5, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30am

Detroit Flyhouse

Detroit Flyhouse

Detroit Flyhouse

April 19, 2025, 1:30 - 2:30pm

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch

April 22, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30am

IHM Sisters Motherhouse Chapel

IHM Sisters Motherhouse Chapel - Behind the Scenes

IHM Sisters Motherhouse Chapel

April 29, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30am