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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

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Explore exhibitions, immersive experiences, and learning opportunities – at our museums, in the community, and online!

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Enjoy a variety of events, from lectures, book talks, and film screenings to family-friendly activities, behind-the-scenes tours, concerts, and more!

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Explore a wide range of tools and resources crafted to inspire curiosity and support learning for educators, students, and lifelong learners alike.

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Learn about our history, meet the dedicated team preserving Detroit’s legacy, and discover what we’re doing today.

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Help celebrate and protect Detroit’s legacy by giving, getting involved, or becoming part of our community!

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Edmund Fitzgerald 50th Anniversary Commemoration

November 7 - 10, 2025, All day

Black and white photograph of a large ship under construction with cranes nearby, titled "Wrecked."

Book Talk: WRECKED

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

November 7, 2025, 11:00am - 12:30pm

S.S. Edmund fitzgerald memorial brunch

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

November 9, 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Comerica Park - Behind The Scenes

Comerica Park

September 24, 2025, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Automobile - 1911 Model T Ford Touring Car

Lecture: cool cars

Orion Township Public Library

January 26, 2026, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Negative, Film

Lecture: Gridiron Heroes

Detroit Historical Museum

September 11, 2025, 6:00 - 7:30pm

10 years forward black bottom archives - last day

Detroit Historical Museum

September 28, 2025, All day

Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes Exhibition Closing

Detroit Historical Museum

September 11 - 14, 2025, All day

Print, Photographic

Lecture: Detroit Lions and the early nfl

Dearborn Heights Library - John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch

November 5, 2025, 6:00 - 7:30pm

White and red boat J.W. Westcott II on a river, with a bridge and distant buildings in the background.

Member Mornings

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

September 25, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30am