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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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Historic brick fire station with a clock tower, flag, and garage doors. Clear blue sky background.

Canceled - Royal Oak Historical Society - Behind the Scenes

Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum

September 9, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00am

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

Guardian Building - Behind the Scenes

Guardian Building

August 25, 2025, 11:00am - 12:15pm

People in white uniforms gather on a rooftop garden under a clear blue sky.

Bees in the D: Huntington Place Hives - Behind the Scenes

Huntington Place

August 16, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30am

Spacious theater interior with rows of empty seats, ornate ceiling, and a red carpeted aisle.

Fisher Theatre - Behind the Scenes

Fisher Theatre

August 11, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30am

Elegant dining room with round tables set with white cloths and red napkins, under chandeliers and warm lighting.

Mario's Restaurant - Behind the Scenes

Mario's Restaurant

July 26, 2025, 12:00 - 2:00pm

Ornate theater with red curtains, arched windows, and intricate ceiling, viewed from the balcony.

Comerica Park & Fox Theatre - Behind the Scenes

Comerica Park, Fox Theatre

July 21, 2025, 10:00am - 2:15pm

Aerial view of a large industrial complex surrounded by trees and suburban homes.

Detroit Diesel Plant - Behind the Scenes

Detroit Diesel Plant

July 15, 2025, 1:00 - 2:30pm

The Whiskey Factory

The Whiskey Factory - Behind the Scenes

The Whiskey Factory Detroit

July 2, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00pm

City scene with cars and street.

Drinks x Design: Creative Cities

Detroit Historical Museum

June 5, 2025, 5:30 - 8:30pm

J. W. Westcott Boat

Overflow tour! J. W. Westcott Boat - behind the scenes

J. W. Westcott Boat

June 13, 2025, 2:00 - 3:00pm