Celebrate 65 years of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum with a waterfront celebration on beautiful Belle Isle. Spend the day exploring the museum’s galleries and exhibitions, then enjoy outdoor activities, music, food trucks, community vendors, and family-friendly fun along the Detroit River.
Families can enjoy hands-on crafts, games, face painting, caricature artists, knot tying, and RC boats, with activities inspired by Detroit’s rich maritime heritage. Guests can also enjoy the museum’s waterfront setting while learning more about the vessels, people, and stories that have shaped our region’s connection to the Great Lakes.
Whether you are a longtime supporter or discovering the museum for the first time, this anniversary celebration is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a summer day by the water while honoring 65 years of preserving and sharing Detroit’s maritime history. Join us for a day of community, discovery, and waterside fun.