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With two great museums, the Detroit Historical Society offers engaging opportunities to learn about and explore the city's rich history, from its automotive legacy to its maritime heritage.

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Detroit Historical Museum

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Text graphic with "On the Shoulders of Giants" in bold, multicolored letters.

On The Shoulders of Giants

Detroit Historical Museum

February 7, 2026, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Woman with long brown hair, wearing a black top, against a red background.

Lena Epstein - Preserving the Lessons of the Past to Build the Future

Print, Photographic

Alberta Ternes Elder - Telling the story of the beauty of detroit

Two people stand beside a large anchor sculpture on a sunny day, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Paul & Donna Atkins - A maritime legacy

Red sports jerseys displayed in a glass case in a brightly lit museum exhibit.

Member Mornings at the Museum

Detroit Historical Museum

January 28, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30am

Album, Record

lecture: detroit's dynamic dames

Baldwin Public Library

March 23, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00pm

Postcard - Belle Isle

Lecture: Detroit's Belle Isle Park - Our Island Jewel

Blair Memorial Library

March 18, 2026, 6:00 - 7:00pm

Album, Record

lecture: detroit's dynamic dames

West Bloomfield Township Public Library

March 11, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Display of historical maps and photos at a museum exhibit titled "Detroit Stations."

Lecture: Midnight: Detroit & the Underground Railroad

Dearborn Heights Library - John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch

February 26, 2026, 6:00 - 7:00pm

Lecture: Myth of the Model City

Sterling Heights Library

February 24, 2026, 6:00 - 7:00pm