There are several exhibitions that are currently open:

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City on the Straits For more than three centuries, Detroit’s development has been intertwined with the Detroit River and the Great Lakes and, in this exhibit, visitors will learn more about the economic and social development that these waterways brought to the region.

Committed to the Deep: Exploring Underwater Treasures Come explore what's below the surface of the Great Lakes in this temporary exhibit.

Gothic Room Step back in time as you experience the Gothic Room at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. You'll enter the restored smoking lounge of the City of Detroit III.

L is for Lighthouse Great Lakes lighthouses served a practical purpose for nearly two centuries. Many also became regional icons and have developed a loyal following. Beach walkers enjoy them because of their picturesque and romantic appeal. Ardent fans travel great distances to visit unique and historic lights. However, only dedicated enthusiasts understand the practical technology that guided their design and application.

S.S. William Clay Ford Pilot House The SS. William Clay Ford, a Great Lakes freighter, was scrapped in 1987 and its pilot house was brought to the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and became part of the Museum itself.