Detroit Historical Museum

Detroit Historical Museum is a history museum Wayne State Detroit located in United States.

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5401 Woodward Ave (at Kirby St.) Detroit , MI 48202 United States

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Ben Spedoske

If you haven't been in years, you need to come. The recent renovation is awesome. Lots more to see. Really well done exhibits . Streets of Old Detroit , as always, is a must-see.

HISTORY

Founded in 1921, the museum was known as "Detroit's best kept secret." They receive more than 250,000 visitors annually and showcase more than 300 years of Detroit's history.

GM Renaissance Center

Did you learn about the GM Renaissance Center at the museum ? See it for yourself! The GM Ren Cen is a short drive away: http://www.gmrencen.com/Home.axis

Deprina Godboldo

The museum will be open for more than 55 consecutive hours, Thanksgiving weekend all-night films , hands-on activities in the galleries , raffles, refreshments Details at detroithistorical.org

Kindra Speech

Enjoyed my first time here. Wonderful May 2013 film series : The Rouge. I'm definitely planning multiple return trips!

sam

This museum is kinda the best. Free and cool exhibits . Wander around the basement level!

Rick Carter

The underground Streets of Old Detroit are a favorite for decades.

Scott Norlin

Such a wonderful museum on all things Detroit! A must see!

Jon D

Great Discovery room and toy trains for kids. And Free!

sarcasm

they used a picture of mine! so proud.

Mike Carroll

This place is amazing.

Adra Young

Live Ladies of Literature Tracie Christian and Adra Young will be there promoting their book series

Jamye Donofrio

Free for residents

Awesome Mitten

Learn the story of an entire city under one roof. Read more

Darian

Edumacate yourself.

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