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10 of the Best Museums in Metro Detroit
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Explore some of the best museums and historical sites in Metro Detroit! 🔎
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1. Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI
Monday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a one-of-a-kind museum featuring iconic American items such as the chair Lincoln was assassinated in and the Rosa Parks bus. This museum focuses on American Innovation at its finest!
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2. Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Detroit Institute of Arts is home to hundreds of galleries with art spanning from ancient to modern times. Immerse into artwork from Van Gogh, Degas, Rembrandt, Renoir and more!
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3. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E Warren Ave
Detroit, MI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This African American History Museum has been educating the Detroit area for decades. Founded in 1965, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has for over half a century been a leading institution dedicated to the African-American experience.
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4. Cranbrook Institute of Science
1 Institute Way
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Get inspired at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. Enjoy a range of different interactive exhibits, educational programs, and engaging events. Whether you're fascinated by ancient fossils, captivated by the wonders of space, or eager to explore the marvels of modern science, Cranbrook offers a diverse learning experience for all.
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5. Michigan Science Center
5020 John R St
Detroit, MI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Michigan Science Center is an interactive museum in Midtown. A perfect museum for kids in Detroit, the center also hosts after hours events for you to explore the museum solo (and with drinks).
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6. Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Known for being the only museum in the world dedicated to the history and culture of Arab Americans, the Arab American National Museum highlights the history, experiences, and contributions of Arab Americans around the world.
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7. Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum
461 Piquette Ave
Detroit, MI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
If you’re a car lover, then this is a must-see in Detroit. Walk the floors of the factory where the Model T was born and see where Detroit’s innovative mindset began.
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8. Motown Museum
2648 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sing and Dance Your Way through the Motown Museum! This historic landmark is home to the world-famous Studio A, where The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and countless other artists recorded with the Funk Brothers.
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9. Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI
Monday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Step back into time at Greenfield Village. Walking through the lab Thomas Edison had his “light bulb moment” and taking a ride in a real Model T are just some of the firsthand experiences Greenfield Village offers.
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10. Dossin Great Lakes Museum
100 The Strand
Detroit, MI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
1:00 – 5:00 PM
Located on Belle Isle, Dossin Great Lakes Museum teaches all about Great Lakes maritime history, including how the Great Lakes have played a role in Detroit’s industrial and social history.