1. Choose your date and time. The Detroit Historical Museum is open for tours Monday through Friday. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is open for tours Wednesdays and Fridays only. Guided tours begin at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. at both museums.

2. Choose your lunch option. The Detroit Historical Society does not provide lunches. Your students may bring sack lunches to eat in our lunchroom (reserved in advance for no additional charge).

3. Choose your chaperones and teachers. Chaperones and teachers are an integral part of any visit to our museums and are responsible for ensuring students’ respect for the tour and the institution. Teachers receive free admission to all tours and programs, unless otherwise noted. Schools may also bring one free chaperone per ten students. Additional chaperones are $5 per person.

4. Make your reservation. Fill out our on-line reservation form at least two weeks prior to the date you want to reserve for your program. We recommend you select at least three potential dates for your tour, as space is limited during the peak season.

5. Confirm your program. You will receive a confirmation letter and invoice once we receive your reservation. Please contact us with any questions you have about your program.

6. Make your payment. Guided tours are $5 per student. Teachers get free admission. One chaperone for every ten students also gets free admission. Additional chaperons are $5 per person. Full payment is due no later than two weeks before your program date. Make your check or money order payable to the Detroit Historical Society. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. You may also pay in cash during regular hours at the Detroit Historical Museum. Payment is non-refundable, but we will help you reschedule your program in the event of an unavoidable cancellation.

Contact information:

Detroit Historical Society
5401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202
(313) 833-7979
FAX: (313) 833-5342