| Detroit Historical Society

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With two great museums, the Detroit Historical Society offers engaging opportunities to learn about and explore the city's rich history, from its automotive legacy to its maritime heritage.

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Detroit Historical Museum

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Exhibitions & Projects

Explore exhibitions, immersive experiences, and learning opportunities – at our museums, in the community, and online!

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Events

Enjoy a variety of events, from lectures, book talks, and film screenings to family-friendly activities, behind-the-scenes tours, concerts, and more!

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Quad Anniversary Celebrations
Research & Learning

Research & Learning

Explore a wide range of tools and resources crafted to inspire curiosity and support learning for educators, students, and lifelong learners alike.

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Camp Detroit

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Bringing Detroit History to You

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Encyclopedia of Detroit

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About

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Learn about our history, meet the dedicated team preserving Detroit’s legacy, and discover what we’re doing today.

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Help celebrate and protect Detroit’s legacy by giving, getting involved, or becoming part of our community!

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Album, Record

lecture: detroit's dynamic dames

Virtual Event

May 5, 2026, 10:45 - 11:45am

Album, Record

lecture: detroit's dynamic dames

Abiding Presence Lutheran Church

May 3, 2026, 10:45 - 11:45am

Temple with a reflecting pool and gardens, trees on both sides, under a blue sky.

Temple of memories mausoleum, White chapel cemetery - behind the scenes tour

White Chapel Memorial Cemetery

May 23, 2026, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Deer walking across a manicured lawn in front of a grand white stone building.

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum & grounds - behind the scenes tour

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

May 16, 2026, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Train-themed graphic with cityscape, featuring various trains against a Detroit skyline and event date May 9th, 2026.

national train day - featuring the glancy trains

QLINE Operations & Maintenance Base

May 9, 2026, 1:00 - 5:00pm

Man in a hat playing an upright bass on a dimly lit stage.

Midtown Jazz Crawl

Detroit Historical Museum

May 9, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00pm

Black and white portrait of a man in a suit with a stern expression.

architect of influence: george mason

Detroit Historical Museum

May 30, 2026, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Print, Photographic

A Tapestry of Culture: Art, Language, and Heritage in the Arab American Experience

Detroit Historical Museum

April 25, 2026, 11:00am - 3:30pm

Poem titled "To Joe Louis and Detroit," by Harold Norris, with themes of resilience and struggle, from Detroit Historical Society.

Members Night at the Museum

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

April 22, 2026, 5:30 - 7:00pm

Detroit skyline silhouette with "Detroit Icon" in orange script and "The Series" in blue text below.

Detroit ICON series sneak preview

Detroit Historical Museum

May 1, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00pm