Behind The Scenes Tours
Each season, the Detroit Historical Society hosts special Behind the Scenes tours of historic locations and other venues throughout metro Detroit. Past tours have included the Masonic Temple, Guardian Building, Packard Proving Grounds, Historic Fort Wayne, and the Lawrence P. Fisher Mansion.
We invite you to join us as we go Behind the Scenes at some of metro Detroit’s most unique locations. Listen as our expert guides show you these places in ways you’ve never experienced before!
These weekly tours normally take place on Saturdays, but occasionally special tours take place on weekdays. On average, tours last from 90 minutes to two hours.
Because reservations are required and many tours sell out quickly, we recommend that you make your plans for these tours well in advance. Visit the event calendar to learn about upcoming Behind the Scenes tours!
Please visit our event calendar to learn about upcoming presentations.
Lawrence P. Fisher Mansion
June 22 | 10:00am to 12:00pm
This tour is SOLD OUT! For wait list information, call 313.833.1801.
Lawrence Fisher was the most...
Upcoming Behind the Scenes Tours
June 24 | 9:00am
Behind the Scenes Tours for summer 2013 will be available to the public June 24, 2013. Members can buy tickets at...
Boston Edison Walking Tour
June 29 | 10:00am to 12:00pm
This tour is SOLD OUT! For wait list information, please call 313.833.1801.
The Boston Edison Historic...
Detroit Lions Training Facility
July 13 | 10:00am to 12:00pm
This tour is SOLD OUT! For wait list information, please call 313.833.1801.
Come see where the Detroit...
Old Wayne County Building
July 19 | 10:00am to 12:00pm
This tour is SOLD OUT. For wait list information, please call 313.833.1801.
The Old Wayne County...
WXYZ Channel 7 Studios
July 25 | 11:30am to 1:00pm
This tour is SOLD OUT. For wait list information, please call Rebecca McDonald at 313.833.1801.
Since...
Wayne State University Mortuary Science
July 26 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm
This tour is SOLD OUT. For wait list information, please call 313.833.1801.
A much-requested tour,...
Hecker-Smiley Mansion
August 3 | 10:00am to 12:00pm
This tour is SOLD OUT. For wait list information, please call 313.833.1801.
Come explore this French...
J.W. Westcott Co.
August 10 | 10:00am to 12:30pm
This tour is SOLD OUT. For wait list information, please call Rebecca McDonald at 313.833.1801.
The J...
Historic Jackson Prison Tour
August 17 | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Join us as we explore the cell blocks of Michigan’s first state prison, Jackson Prison, opened in 1838. The first prison...