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Visitor tip
Attend the monthly lectures held on the first Wednesday at 7pm at McFadden-Ross House for deeper insights into Dearborn history topics—reviewers praised the staff's impressive knowledge of the area
Visitor tip
Request a guided tour during your visit; reviewers highlighted that the knowledgeable staff make tours 'a lot of fun' and significantly enhance the experience
Visitor tip
Check the museum's social media pages before visiting for interesting historical posts and updates about current exhibits and events
About Dearborn Historical Museum
Local history in a commandant's quarters. Local & military history museum in a furnished 19th-century military commandant's quarters.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Founded
- 1950
- Main Building
- Detroit Arsenal Commandant's Quarters (1833-1875 military headquarters)
- Programs
- Monthly lectures on Dearborn history topics
- Membership
- Available via PayPal
What visitors say
The Dearborn Historical Museum is a wonderful place to visit for all ages. It’s very well organized and full of rich history that truly tells the story of Dearborn and its community. The exhibits are interesting, educational, and easy…
Smaller but very nice museum. Amanda was our guide, very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. Some great early history of Dearborn. No charge, please leave donation. Free parking.
I attended one of their weekend tours and also looked through the museum a bit. The staff have a very impressive knowledge of the area and its history, and the tours are a lot of fun. I recommend checking out their social media pages…
From 134 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Located in a furnished 19th-century Detroit Arsenal Commandant's Quarters, providing an authentic period setting for exhibits on local and military history
- Hosts monthly lectures on the first Wednesday at 7pm at the McFadden-Ross House covering topics in Dearborn history, providing regular educational programming
- Offers free admission with suggested donations and free parking, making it an accessible cultural resource for the community
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