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Detroit Historical Museum

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4.6/5
(465) · History museum in Detroit, United States
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The Detroit Historical Museum, established in 1928, houses more than 600 historic artifacts. The museum manages a store that offers a variety of merchandise.

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Jan 29, 2025
I visited the Detroit Historical Museum, and I think it’s a great place to learn about the city's past. The exhibits are well-organized, and I loved the Streets of Old Detroit—it felt like stepping b…Full review by stevethevillain
Dec 11, 2024
We spent an hour or so going through the museum on a Saturday afternoon. It was quite busy and parking was a bit of a challenge. That being said, staff was friendly and the different sections did a…Full review by AverageJoe55
Oct 19, 2024
Free on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Really interesting to learn about how Detroit has developed all the way from the pre colonial times to modern times.Full review by mikex2017
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Rich, Layered History
Designed to present Detroit’s rich, layered history in an easy-to-grasp manner, Detroit Historical Museum—in Midtown—is operated …
tripsavvy.com
The Detroit Historical Museum is located at 5401 Woodward Avenue in the city's Cultural Center Historic District in Midtown Detroit. It c…
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The Detroit Historical Museum, located on Woodward Avenue in Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District, offers an immersive e…
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The Detroit Historical Museum is home to a number of bite-size permanent exhibitions showcasing the city’s rich 300-year history, in…
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This small history museum features interesting exhibits about Detroit's history. Stroll down cobblestone, cedar block and brick streets pa…
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Is there parking and what is the cost
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There is parking at the museum. And, I believe it is free.
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Hello, Did Detroit have a TV station in Dec. 1941 that would have broadcast about Pearl Harbor? if so, what were the …
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Hello, Did Detroit have a TV station in Dec. 1941 that would have broadcast about Pearl Harbor? if so, what were the call letters? I am editing a book and want to be certain. If not, what would have been the radio station that would have made the broadcast? Thanks so much and Happy Holidays. Ms. Remy Benoit
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WWJ is the news powerhouse it's an AM station... Good luck!
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What is the Detroit Historical Museum admissions policy?
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On November 1, 2019, the Detroit Historical Museum returned to a paid admissions policy. Learn more about the change in a letter from our CEO.
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