General Information
In Midtown Detroit
Chronicling the life and times of the Detroit region, safeguarding its rich history.
5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 CLICK HERE for a Google map and directions.
Phone: 313.833.1805
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We are OPEN:
- Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Thanksgiving week hours: CLOSED on Wednesday, November 27 for event setup. OPEN FOR EVENT TICKETHOLDERS ONLY on Thursday, November 28 for America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® at the Detroit Historical Museum. OPEN on Friday, November 29 with regular hours!
FREE ADMISSION for Kresge Second Sundays! For the run of Kresge at 100, museum admission will be free on the second Sunday of the month courtesy of the Kresge Foundation (December 8, 2024 and January 12, 2025)
OPEN with FREE ADMISSION on Sunday, December 1, Sunday, December 8, Sunday, December 15, and Sunday, December 22.
OPEN LATE on Friday, December 13 for Hudson's Holidays Dinner & A Movie
CLOSED on Saturday, December 14 except for Hudson's Holidays Matinee Brunch
OPEN with Holiday Week hours: Thursday, December 26 - Saturday, December 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, December 29 from 1-5 p.m. CLOSED on Wednesday, December 25.
Admission
- $10 for adults
- $8 for seniors, students, active military and first responders (with valid ID)
- $6 for children
- $35 for a household (up to 6 adults and children with the same address)
- FREE for Detroit Historical Society members & children under 6 years old
A Detroiter membership is available at no cost for residents of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. Learn more and activate online here.
Visitor Policy
View our museum visitor policy
Self-Led Touring Policy
Teachers and educators can utilize the Detroit Historical Museum as a teaching space by planning a self-led tour.
To ensure a quality museum experience for all visitors, the Detroit Historical Museum requests that groups contact education staff in advance to schedule their visiting time at 313.833.1801 or education@detroithistorical.org. Requests are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
The Detroit Historical Museum reserves the right to refuse unscheduled self-led groups larger than 30, based on daily tour capacity.
Price (includes general admission):
- Self-Led Experience for 15 or more adults: $9 per adult
Accessibility
The Detroit Historical Society is committed to ensuring our museums are accessible and enjoyable for all visitors. Find complete accessibility information for the Detroit Historical Museum here.
*Please note that the Meier Clock is not accessible for persons with physical disabilities.
Parking
The Detroit Historical Museum lot on Kirby St. (between Woodward and Cass Avenues) is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking rates are as follows:
- $9 during museum hours
- $10 flat rate after hours
Please note: When you pull into the museum lot, you will use the touchscreen kiosk to select "get a ticket" or use your credit card to enter. When you exit the lot, you will either insert your ticket or the credit card you used to enter (you must use the SAME card) to pay your parking fee.
The lost ticket rate is $10.
The lot is not intended for overnight stay. If a car enters in the evening and exits after 4 a.m. the next morning, they will be charged for two days, or $20.
An intercom is available 24/7 for any parking questions or difficulties.
Street parking is also available on Kirby and Cass. Metered street parking is free on Sundays.
More information about nearby parking is available via the Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne State University.
Transit
- Nearby bus stops are located at Woodward & Kirby, Cass & Kirby and Woodward & Warren. Plan your route via detroitmi.gov/ddot (within the city) or smartbus.org (from the suburbs), including the new FAST service on Woodward Ave.
- The nearest QLINE stop is Ferry St.
- A MOGO bike share station is located outside the museum at Kirby & Woodward.
