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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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Fisher Mansion & Detroit Iskcon Temple

Fisher Mansion & Detroit Iskcon Temple - New date added!

February 2, 2025, 4:00 - 5:30pm

Shiver on the River - Free Admission!

Shiver on the River - Free Admission!

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

February 1, 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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Michigan History Day

Detroit Historical Museum

March 1, 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Tales from the D: Johnny Bee

Detroit Historical Museum

February 14, 2025, 6:00 - 9:30pm

An image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr marching with a crowd in Selma in 1965 over the words Home of the Brave, the name of the film. Below the words is a close up of a car with a shot out window, the car in which civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo was shot and killed.

Film screening: Home of the Brave

Detroit Historical Museum

January 19, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00pm

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Satellite - Silent Disco Yoga & Intention Setting with City Glow Yoga

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

January 18, 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am

Grounds and memorial

Shiver on the River

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

February 1, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00am

Book cover for Michelle Adams' The Containment: Detroit, The Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North.

Book Talk: Michelle Adams, The Containment

Detroit Historical Museum

February 2, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00pm

A museum exhibit featuring sports memorabilia from the Detroit Lions, including jerseys, helmets, and a life-size football player cutout in a glass-enclosed space.

Late Night at the Museum - Free Admission!

Detroit Historical Museum

January 16, 2025, 5:00 - 8:00pm

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Kresge Second Sundays - Free Museum Admission!

Detroit Historical Museum

January 12, 2025, 1:00 - 5:00pm