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10 of the Best Museums in Metro Detroit 

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Explore some of the best museums and historical sites in Metro Detroit! 🔎

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1. Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

location_onHenry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Dearborn, MI
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Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

4.8 (26.9K Google reviews)

20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

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

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Detroit Institute of Arts

4.8 (11.7K Google reviews)

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

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

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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

4.8 (3.3K Google reviews)

315 E Warren Ave
Detroit, MI

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

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

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Cranbrook Institute of Science

4.7 (1.8K Google reviews)

1 Institute Way
Bloomfield Hills, MI

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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

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Michigan Science Center

4.4 (2.6K Google reviews)

5020 John R St
Detroit, MI

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

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

location_onArab American National Museum, Dearborn, MI
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Arab American National Museum

4.3 (118 Google reviews)

13624 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI

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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 

location_onFord Piquette Avenue Plant Museum, Detroit, MI
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Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum

4.8 (1.5K Google reviews)

461 Piquette Ave
Detroit, MI

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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

location_onMotown Museum, Detroit, MI
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Motown Museum

4.7 (5.4K Google reviews)

2648 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI

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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

location_onGreenfield Village, Dearborn, MI
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Greenfield Village

4.8 (4.9K Google reviews)

20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

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

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Dossin Great Lakes Museum

4.7 (992 Google reviews)

100 The Strand
Detroit, MI

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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.

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