Museum Description

The Detroit Historical Museum, established in 1928, is one of America’s oldest and largest museums dedicated to metropolitan history.

Over 80,000 square feet of exhibition space house more than 600 historic artifacts in the heart of Detroit’s Cultural Center district.

You, your family and your friends will stroll through more than 300 years of metro Detroit history, including a 19th century street scene known as The Streets of Old Detroit, and an authentic auto assembly line known simply as The Motor City.

For information on how you can visit us, please click on the links on this page. You can also call us during normal business hours at 313.833.1805.

The Detroit Historical Museum regular Visitor Hours are as follows:

Wednesday through Friday – 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday – Noon to 5 p.m.