Events by Month
August 1, 2024
Free Admission for School and Library Staff!
Celebrate Educator Appreciation Month with FREE ADMISSION for all school and library staff at the Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum during the month of August!
Educators of all levels, school employees, and library staff members are invited to show their School ID at the front desk and receive complimentary admission on the day of their visit.
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August 1, 2024
Late Nights at the Museum - Free Admission!
Admission to the Detroit Historical Museum is free from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, courtesy of the William Davidson Foundation!
No advance registration is necessary.
August 4, 2024
Film Screening: Honour Before Glory
Honour Before Glory is an award-winning docudrama film about the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s one and only all-Black battalion that was formed during the First World War. The film was produced and directed by award-winning Canadian filmmaker, Anthony Sherwood. During their service in France, this all-Black battalion had to endure cruel racism while serving in the Canadian Army.
August 11, 2024
Kresge Second Sundays - Free Museum Admission!
JUNE 9 | JULY 14 | AUGUST 11 | SEPTEMBER 8 | OCTOBER 13 | NOVEMBER 10 | DECEMBER 8 | JANUARY 12
To celebrate the new exhibition Kresge at 100, museum admission will be free on the second Sunday of the month through January 2025, courtesy of the Kresge Foundation.
August 22, 2024
Member Night at the Museum
Join us for Member Night at the Museum and take advantage of an exclusive opportunity to explore the Detroit Historical Museum. You and your guest can also partake in sports-themed trivia (with fun prizes) and Detroit-themed snacks. This event is appropriate for all ages!
August 24, 2024
Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes Opening Day
Celebrate the opening of Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes with free coloring pages in the Allesee Gallery of Culture and discounts on vintage Lions merchandise in the museum store!
Stop by on your way to the Lions game! No advance registration is necessary.