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Location
Parking
Dedicated museum lot on Kirby St. (between Woodward and Cass Avenues) open 24/7; $10 per car; three free EV charging stations available first come first served; touchscreen kiosk system for entry/exit; 24/7 intercom for parking questions
Accessibility
Accessibility information available on website
Visitor tip
Download the Museum Guide before visiting for self-guided exploration. The compact layout with exhibits flowing into one another can feel overwhelming, so having a guide helps you focus on specific areas of interest rather than feeling lost in the maze-like design.
About Detroit Historical Museum
Interactive & educational city museum. Museum features interactive & revolving exhibits on the city's history, including recreated streets.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Streets of Old Detroit, America's Motor City, rotating special exhibitions, model train collection
- Admission
- $15 adults, $8 children (6-12), free under 6 and members
- Location
- 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
What visitors say
This is unlike many museum I’ve visited. In ways it’s rendered like a typical German village, that is compact, yet highly functional and practical. It feels squeezed together without uncomfort, not claustrophobic, but certainly less…
This place is a hidden jem. The museum is located across the DIA museum, and I'm surprised by how I've seem to have missed this place. The DHM teaches you about the history of Detroit, and how we came about to be. This museum is HUGE,…
Love this place. Been there multiple times. Been lucky enough to get in for free each time. They do have parking. Always very friendly at the reception desk before you enter. Also have a gift shop with unique Sports merchandise would…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features a permanent model train collection with a dedicated track layout, a beloved exhibit frequently mentioned in visitor reviews
- Detroit Historical Museum offers free admission to all residents of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park through its A Detroiter membership program, plus free admission for children under 6 and Detroit Historical Society members
- The museum's layout is intentionally designed across multiple levels in a compact, maze-like structure compared to modern museums, creating a unique exploration experience similar to a European village layout
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