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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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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
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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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Vintage white car stored in a transparent bubble cover inside a dimly lit warehouse.

Car Storage Tour

DHS Collections Resource Center

September 12, 2026, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Vintage white car stored in a transparent bubble cover inside a dimly lit warehouse.

Car Storage Tour

DHS Collections Resource Center

September 12, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30pm

Vintage white car stored in a transparent bubble cover inside a dimly lit warehouse.

Car Storage Tour

DHS Collections Resource Center

September 12, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30am

Colorful abstract painting with circular patterns and swirling shapes.

Exhibition Opening reception: The Amplification Project - women artists of the Arab Diaspora (Detroit)

Detroit Historical Museum

June 13, 2026, 5:30 - 8:30pm

Postcard - Bird House, New Zoo, Detroit, Mich.

A Prolific architectural partnership: Donaldson & meier

June 27, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Cemetery entrance with a historic stone building and leafless trees on a clear day.

woodlawn cemetery mausoleum & grounds - behind the scenes

Woodlawn Cemetery

June 28, 2026, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Postcard - Entrance to Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Mich.

Woodmere cemetery - behind the scenes

Woodmere Cemetery

June 20, 2026, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Brick path in a historic indoor setting with large "Guided Tour" text overlay.

Guided Tour

Detroit Historical Museum

September 26, 2026, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Brick path in a historic indoor setting with large "Guided Tour" text overlay.

Guided Tour

Detroit Historical Museum

September 26, 2026, 1:00 - 2:30pm

Brick path in a historic indoor setting with large "Guided Tour" text overlay.

Guided Tour

Detroit Historical Museum

September 19, 2026, 11:00am - 12:30pm