Membership Opportunities

Preserve the past. Empower the future. Enjoy the benefits.

Detroit Historical Society members are the heart of our mission—passionate supporters who help preserve and share Detroit’s rich history. As valued insiders, they enjoy exclusive access, special events, and the satisfaction of making a lasting impact on our community’s story.

All memberships enjoy the following core benefits:

  • Free unlimited general admission to the Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
  • Invitations to special events, including Members-Only receptions, previews or new exhibitions, and more.
  • Priority registration for Behind the Scenes Tours, summer camps, programs, and special events.
  • 20% discount at our museum and online stores.
  • Discounts on facility rentals, group tours, and gift memberships.
  • Membership Plus discounts at local partner restaurants and businesses.

MEMBERSHIP TEAM
Delisha Upshaw, Senior Membership Manager
Amanda Carravallah, Member Engagement Coordinator
Deborah Rumley, Membership Experience Manager

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about the Society or membership, please contact our membership department.

Send a message

Or call 313-833-1198

Affinity Groups
Affinity groups at the Detroit Historical Society unite individuals with shared interests in Detroit’s diverse history while providing vital financial support for the Society’s mission. Members enjoy deeper engagement through exclusive programs, behind-the-scenes tours, volunteer opportunities, and social gatherings. By joining an affinity group, you not only connect with like-minded history enthusiasts—you also help ensure the preservation and celebration of Detroit’s stories for generations to come.

Gift Memberships
A Detroit Historical Society gift membership wraps more than 300 years of Detroit's legends and lore, stories and symbols, and tragedies and triumphs into a package that Detroit enthusiasts and local history lovers will cherish. Purchase a gift membership for your family and friends today!

membership levels

The Detroiter Membership includes all core membership benefits and is available at no cost to residents of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park.

Activate/Renew Detroiter Membership

The Individual Membership includes all core membership benefits.

The Individual Membership is available at a discounted rate of $30 for seniors, students, and active military when purchased on-site at one of our museums with verification of photo identification.

Purchase/Renew Individual Membership

The Dual Membership includes all core membership benefits.

Purchase/Renew Dual Membership 

The Household Membership includes all core membership benefits plus

  • Reciprocal membership benefits at NARM member museums, children’s museums, zoos, etc.
  • Time Travelers reciprocal membership benefits
  • ROAM reciprocal membership benefits

Purchase/Renew Household Membership

Your Friends and Family Membership includes Household Membership level benefits plus

  • TWO guest passes to use each time you visit
  • Subscription to Michigan History Magazine
  • Free parking for one vehicle during museum hours

Purchase/Renew Friends and Family Membership 

 

Your Historian Membership includes all Friends & Family Membership level benefits plus

  • Invitation to bi-annual exploration of our world-class collection of over 250,000 artifacts that tell the great story of Detroit

Purchase/Renew Historian Membership

Your Archivist Membership includes all Historian Membership level benefits plus

  • FOUR guest passes to use each time you visit

Purchase/Renew Archivist Membership

Your Collector Membership includes all Archivist Membership level benefits plus

  • Free parking for two vehicles during museum hours

Purchase/Renew Collector Membership

membership plus

Our Membership Plus Affiliate program enhances the value of your Detroit Historical Society membership! We're proud to partner with a growing list of local businesses that offer exclusive discounts to Society members—just show your membership card to enjoy the benefits!

ALCOTT'S ATTIC
3011 W. Grand Blvd. | Detroit
10% discount

BASH ORIGINAL IZAKAYA
5069 Trumbull | Detroit
10% Discount

COMMON PUB
5440 Cass Ave. | Detroit
10% Discount 

DETROIT SEGWAY
2934 Russell St. | Detroit
10% Discount

GUS'S WORLD FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN
4101 3rd. Ave. | Detroit
10% Discount

HONEST JOHN'S
488 Selden St. | Detroit
10% Discount 

IVY KITCHEN+COCKTAILS  
9215 E. Jefferson | Detroit
10% discount

ROUND 1 GAMING LAB 
7436 Oakland St. Ste. 103 | Detroit
15% discount 

SCRAP SOILS
17340 Lahser Rd. | Detroit
Free month of food waste pickup for residential members in P/U radius / 10% off commercial services

SECOND BEST DETROIT
42 Watson St. | Detroit
5% Discount

THE SOCK PLACE
400 Renaissance Ct.  St. 2600 | Detroit
15% Discount

TIME WILL TELL
6408 Woodward Ave. | Detroit
15% off all menu cocktail items

URBANUM
6545 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI
10% Discount

YARN NERDS
19120 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI
10% Discount

Join our list of affliates!

Are you a local business owner interested in joining us? Our Membership Plus Affiliate program offers a unique opportunity for local businesses to connect with our 4,000 member households by providing exclusive discounts to Detroit Historical Society members, fostering community support and boosting their visibility within our engaged, local audience.

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  • Two (2) complimentary general admission passes to the Detroit Historical Museum (DHM) and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum (DGLM), each pass valid for up to four (4) guests at a time
  • VIP tickets to special events
  • A DHS-branded decal recognizing your participation in the Membership Plus Partner Program
  • Inclusion in the DHS Membership Plus Partners listing on the Detroit Historical Society website
  • A link to your website from the DHS Membership Plus Partners webpage
  • Flexibility to define the terms of the Membership Plus Partners discount you offer