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Chronicling the life and times of the Detroit region, safeguarding its rich history. 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 CLICK HERE for a Google map and directions. Phone: 313.833.1805. Follow the Detroit Historical Museum.
The Detroit Historical Museum is located at 5401 Woodward Avenue in the city's Cultural Center Historic District in Midtown Detroit. It chronicles the history of the Detroit area from cobblestone streets, 19th century stores, the auto assembly line, toy trains, fur trading from the 18th century, and much more.
Cobblestone streets, 19th century stores, an auto assembly line, toy trains and a fur trading post from the 1700s are only a few of the wonders visitors see at the Detroit Historical Museum. For over 90 years, the Museum has chronicled the life and times of the region, safeguarding its rich history.
When vacationing / visiting Detroit, the Historical Museum should be one of your first stops. The museum provides a very good overview, of the past and present history of the city, and state of Michigan.
Late Nights at the Museum. May 15, 2024. Admission to the Detroit Historical Museum will be free the evenings on May 16, June 20, July 11, and August 1 courtesy of the William Davidson Foundation! More Information.
A large museum devoted to a single city, the Detroit Historic Museum includes both a broad overview of the area history and a focus on specific highlights and lowlights like the auto industry, Motown, and the devastating 1967 riots.
Exhibits in this 78,000 square foot facility present the history of southeastern Michigan, and include the favorite and newly renovated Streets of Old Detroit, recreating Detroit street scenes from the 1840's, 1870's and early 1900's.
