Celebrate 75 years of the Detroit Historical Museum with a day of history, community, and fun. Explore the museum and an outdoor classic car show, enjoy refreshments, family activities, music, and more!
Whether you're a longtime museum supporter or visiting for the first time, this celebration offers something for all ages. Join us as we honor 75 years of preserving and sharing Detroit’s stories while looking ahead to the museum’s next chapter.
*Please note that the museum parking lot will be CLOSED for the day. Street parking is available on Kirby, Woodward, and Cass, and nearby parking lots are located at Wayne State University, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and College for Creative Studies. More info and directions.
Detroit Historical Museum, 5404 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202
SCHEDULE
10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Drop a Note in Our Time Capsule
11:00 AM · Preschool Activities Meet Up
4:30 PM · Dedicating the Time Capsule
11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Live in the D Broadcast
11:15 AM · Birthday Cake Cutting
10:00 AM–5:00 PM · City of Detroit Video Collection Gems
6:00–7:30 PM · Michigan Central Station Lecture
11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Kids’ Activities & Coloring
11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Face Painting
11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Caricature Artist
12:00–4:00 PM · Complimentary Ice Cream Social while supplies last
12:00–4:00 PM · Talk to a Glancy Train Volunteer
KIRBY STREET PARKING LOT / LOADING DOCK
10:00 AM–12:30 PM · DJ WaltAmore
10:00 AM–5:30 PM · Classic Cars Through the Decades
10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Food Trucks
12:15 PM · Anniversary Remarks & Faygo Toast
2:00–4:30 PM · Motor City Soul Club
5:00–8:00 PM · Motor City Soul Club
10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sidewalk Chalk Art
10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Museum Store Sale
12:00–3:00 PM · Karaoke