Exhibitions

The Detroit Historical Museum is the only museum dedicated to telling our region’s history. Click on the links to the left to learn more about the new exhibitions - and old favorites - that we offer!

New Exhibitions

Five new, permanent exhibitions have been added to the Detroit Historical Museum in 2012 as a result of the Past>Forward Campaign: the Gallery of Innovation, the Allesee Gallery of Culture and Kid Rock Music Lab, Legends Plaza, and Detroit: The Arsenal of Democracy. An expanded Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad exhibition better showcases this important part of Detroit history.

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Signature Exhibitions

Pre-existing permanent exhibitions have received upgrades and improvements, including the beloved Streets of Old Detroit and Motor City exhibitions. These classic attractions now boast such respective additions as a Sander’s Confectionary and a re-branded America’s Motor City exhibit and Automotive Showplace. The popular Glancy Trains exhibit now features new controls and displays of artifacts.

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Special Exhibitions

The Community Gallery is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts and exhibits highlight Detroit neighborhoods, community groups and organizations. The Community and Booth-Wilkinson galleries now respectively feature limited-engagement exhibitions.

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New To The Collection

The Society receives hundreds of donations each year, adding to the 250,000 artifacts already in the collection. These acquisitions will be made available for viewing on a rotating basis.

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