New memberships

Coinciding with a return to paid admission at the Detroit Historical Museum, we're offering new membership levels that better reflect how people “museum” today.

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Detroit 67 Project

The Detroit Historical Museum won 2nd place honors for Detroit 67 at the 2019 Best in Heritage Conference!

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Lindell AC

Revisit America's First Sports Bar in our new exhibition, open now!

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Make a Donation

Support our educational mission with a tax deductible gift in any amount.

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Aretha Franklin: 1942-2018

The Detroit Historical Museum honors the life of the Queen of Soul.

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Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Showcasing 300 years of Great Lakes history on Belle Isle. Open Friday through Sunday year-round!

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News & Events

2018 IMLS National Medal
May 05, 2018

The Detroit Historical Museum is a 2018 National Medal for Museum & Library Service winner for Detroit 67: Looking Back to Move Forward.

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Become a Member
May 23, 2016

Support the Detroit Historical Society by becoming a member! Enjoy exclusive events and other perks while you support our mission.

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Outdoor Enhancement Project
Jul 01, 2019

The Dossin Great Lakes Museum will be open during construction on the Dossin Outdoor Enhancement Project - underway now!

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MLK Day: Beyond the Dream
Jan 20, 2020

Join us for our annual MLK Day event, presented in partnership with the Black Historic Sites Committee.

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