Detroit Historical Society
| Address: | 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA |
| Phone: | +1 313-833-7935 |
| Site: | detroithistorical.org |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | Closed 9:30AM–4PM 9:30AM–4PM 9:30AM–4PM 9:30AM–4PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM |
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Saad Bhatti
A wonderful interactive museum that displays the history of Detroit history in an enjoyable way for all ages! They have recreated old streets and shops indoors that you can walk through to have a full immersive experience as if you have been taken back in time to witness what life was like in that era. There is a wide range of exhibits from trains, to the automobile assembly line, to Detroit Sports and much more. I would definitely recommend this as a must visit to everyone traveling to Detroit as well as residents and families of all ages.
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Ben S
The renovation of the museum a few years ago is fantastic and completely reinvigorated the place. Definitely worth a visit if you havent seen the museum since then. Theyve done a really nice job on new permanent exhibits. And to anyone new to the area (only because Detroiters typically know about this from childhood!), the Streets of Old Detroit walk-through exhibit in the basement is a must.
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KARLA GILL
Its FREE. lol. And its full of great Detroit History. Furthermore, my kids have been there times and times and times before and they still love looking around that museum. The lower level is there favorite floor. If you visit, you would know why?(Donation Based Organization, so please leave a donation)
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chris stamatakis
A great little gem. A lot of Detroit history on view and for FREE. Music, auto manufacturing and much more show how much of a big deal Detroit is in our countrys history. Great place to bring the kids, right next to the library and DIA. Make a day of hitting 3 of the best spots Downtown.
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Sarah Lange
Free family fun! This museum is just awesome! The lower floor is my favorite! Employees are friendly and helpful! Parking is decent unless the lot is full then youll need a credit or debit card to pay for street parking or youll be walking a long way for free parking!
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Nadine Cook
The Detroit 67 perspective exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum is spectacular! It really captures the essence of the experience, as well as tell the story of who Detroiters are as a proud people and a community. I love the Detroit Historical Museum!
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Jeffrey Lu
Really neat museum covering the history and culture of the Detroit area. Excellent exhibits. The Streets of Detroit (a full size exhibit of what Detroit looked like in the past) on the lower level alone makes this museum worth checking out
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K W
Awesome museum. Focused on the history of Detroit and the city, its inventors and people. Great history lesson. Loved the car exhibit. Loved the replicas of the towns. Good explanations. Great price too. Free. But Donated anyways.
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Michael Spears
Great museum! I wish it were on more peoples radar. Nice interpretation of the history of Detroit. The old Detroit streets are so cool. Makes a point to check this place out! Great place for special events too.
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Fstebila Stebila
A blast into the past. I am 73 yr old and remember coming here as a child. My visit was better than I remembered. Looking forward to bringing some of my livingston club members for a tour in May 2017.
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Kevin Goddard
Must visit. Classic exhibits and updates as well. Start with the old streets of Detroit in the basement. Grandpa had some corrections to make to the automotive drafting display from the early 1970s.
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Wayne MacDonald
A wealth of information and artifacts. So much to see and the displays are incredible. I think it deserves a good solid few hours, maybe more to absorb it all in. Will return for sure.
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Ermis Art
What an amazing place! Basement level is the best part of if. Totally worth it if you visit Detroit. Also it is donation based so please contribute accordingly!
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Dontezes Green
Perhaps the best kept secret in Detroit that really everyone should know about. So fun and interesting! DO NOT leave without visiting the lower level SO COOL!
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bruce ross
The 67 perspective exhibit truly makes you think. I hope we can learn from this exhibit and not make the same mistakes. The jury is still out on that.
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Collin Barker
Great museum on the history of Detroit from 1900 to present. It mainly focuses on the industrialization process and very little of the early years.
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Esther Alvarez
Increíble museo, la representación de 1840 es lo mejor.
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Pete B
They have a lot of interesting things in there and it is nice that its free (or donation)to get in. Parking was $7 in the lot behind the museum.
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Amanda Leinberger
Fantastic museum, good mix of interactive and traditional exhibits. Especially notable is the Underground Railroad exhibit, very well done.
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Jason Naumann
Very cool streets of old Detroit downstairs and the underground railroad are highlights. And its free, with donations always appreciated.
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Douglas Stout
Numerous very interesting and well designed exhibits. Easy and inexpensive to park, its a great way to spend an afternoon.
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nikki lawson
had a great time exploring it yesterday! the exhibits were cool and educational! loved the section in the basement the most!
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Toria Henry
I had such a great time. A wonderful place to go with your family. I learned so much about Detroit. VERY NICE PLACE!
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Ron Rogers
Watched louder than love great ✌lived in Detroit for 68 years never been there first time very wonderful experience
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Donna Stinson
Great learning tool for children and a wonderful way for the youth and elderly to get together and conversate
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Kasun De Alwis
Lovely place of Detroit to visit. Underground historical streets take you to the atmosphere of 1800-1900s.
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Aaron Dominguez
Awesome place!! And it is free :) All exhibits are a must but the "Streets of old Detroit" stands up
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Gordie Hanna
Wow. A broad spectrum of Detroit history exhibited in an interesting and interactive way.
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Ann Schneider
An important reflection on how little fundamental change has occurred since the Rebellion.
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Bill Serlin
What a unassuming gem in the city. Learned quite a lot about the history of Detroit.
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Cam MaJet
Great and free admission. Very informative on the City of Detroit and its History.
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Michael Crouse
This is a great museum. The streets of old Detroit is really cool to go thru.
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Mike Bowman
Fantastic place to learn some Detroit history. Great place to take your kids.
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Robert Gonzalez
Awesome place to visit whenever, weekend or weekday. A definite must see.
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Kim Salinaz
Attended the 150th Vernors anniversary here. What an awesome experience
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Shawn Slagle
My son went there on a field trip and said it was the funnest time ever!
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Stephanie Davis
Great for all ages!! The displays are interesting and educational!
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q jank
the coolest museum about Detroit, and its free to the public!
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Ricardo Latham
Great place for Detroit history. Admission is a donation.
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Dominic Kirby
Not the greatest museum Ive ever been to, but its free!
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Windell Hall
Always great & Educational. Something new to discover.
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Thomas MacLeod
Free. Nice exhibits that will interest the whole family
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Bryan Preas
Great museum. Free entry. Throughly enjoyed the day.
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Paul Thebert
Excellent museum, it deserves more attention.
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Tisa Thompson
Great historical visit -- well worth the time!
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joe murray
Fun free time, how the city of Detroit became.
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Amber Powell
Great exhibts! WONDERFUL experience, loved it
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Ethan Stanton
Decent amount of exhibits and well maintained
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Alexander Mirkovik
One of the best city museums around.
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Derrick Brown
Top notch historical learning venue
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Joy Rucker
Awesome little gem in Detroit
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Wario Wario
Carousel horses say it all.
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Eric Ohki
Fun and educational museum
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Andrew Jeffers
Great interactive museum
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Deborah Rossman
Was here for an event.
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Ashley Chan
Very cool and free.
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Josh Woodward
Awesome, and free!
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Christina Lenihan
Very educational.
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DeVonne Peeples
Just Excellent!
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Brian Spratke
Hidden Jem!
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Selita Holts
Beautiful
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