Detroit, Michigan

Art

Detroit, Michigan

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

Over 80,000 square feet of exhibition space house more than 600 historic artifacts in the heart of Detroit’s Cultural Center district. You, your family and your friends will stroll through more than 300 years of metro Detroit history, including a 19th century street scene known as The Streets of Old Detroit, and an authentic auto assembly line known simply as The Motor City. For information on how you can visit us, please call us during normal business hours at 313.833.1805. You, your family and your friends will stroll through more than 300 years of metro Detroit history, including a 19th century street scene known as The Streets of Old Detroit, and an authentic auto assembly line known simply as The Motor City.

Detroit, Michigan

Art

Detroit, Michigan

Church, History

The First Congregational Church of Detroit has a rich history and remarkable story of the Underground Railroad. During the operation of the Underground Railroad in Detroit, the basement of the First Congregational Church of Detroit that was once located at Fort & Wayne Streets, was used to hide refugees en route to boats at the foot of Wayne Street (now Washington Boulevard), smuggling them across to Windsor. With this strong heritage the Congregation of the church had a vision with a mission to capture and sustain the national legacy of the Underground Railroad for researchers, educators, non-profit organizations and their constituencies. From this vision and mission the Friends of First Underground Railroad Living Museum was born.

Detroit, Michigan

Anthropology, Archaeology, Children's, General, Library, Natural History, Planetarium, Science

Discover the value of a Michigan Science Center membership, consider gift memberships to have fun with friends and family, and learn more about our Elements of Science giving campaign. Still have questions? We're just a phone call away at 313. 577.8400 and you can contact us via e-mail too. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Detroit, Michigan

Art, Children's, Culture, History

To be recognized as the institution of choice for exploring and presenting African American history and culture.

Detroit, Michigan

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

In 1928, the leaders of the Detroit Historical Society founded the Detroit Historical Museum and for the next 20 years the Society operated the Museum and preserved our region’s rich history through the collection and conservation of artifacts. In 1945, the Society transferred ownership of the Museum and the collections to the City of Detroit, and the Society focused on fundraising and marketing activities for the Detroit Historical Museum and, later, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.

Detroit, Michigan

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Science, Specialized

The Dossin Great Lakes Museum offers visitors a comprehensive look at life on the Great Lakes and along the Detroit River. Located on the shore of historic Belle Isle, the Dossin is a “must see?cultural location for those who love maritime history and enjoy being near the water.

Detroit, Michigan