Events by Month

May 2025

May 8, 2025

Homeschool Day

1:30pm to 3:00pm

Ages 6+

Families are invited to join us for a group tour of the museum, featuring our Origins: Life Where the River Bends, America's Motor City and Streets of Old Detroit exhibitions. After the tour, participants are welcome to stay and explore the rest of the galleries.

$6 per child, one free chaperone, $8 additional chaperones (includes admission and programming)

Pre-registration is required

May 8, 2025

Penny Wells - Jazz in the Streets of Old Detroit

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Penny Wells, a Detroit native, is a versatile vocalist whose musical journey spans jazz, classical, R&B, and gospel, culminating in a sultry and sophisticated sound that has become her signature. Over her 35-year career, Penny has drawn comparisons to fellow Detroit legends Anita Baker and Gladys Knight. Her dynamic stage presence and vocal prowess have earned her accolades, including being named Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist by the Detroit Music Awards and Outstanding Jazz Vocalist by the Detroit Black Music Awards.

May 30, 2025

Tales from the D: Don Was

6:00pm to 9:30pm