Events by Month
September 8, 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.
September 8, 2024
Book talk: Living Witnesses: Faces of the Holocaust, Monni Must
Join us for a book signing and thought-provoking conversation with Monni Must, author of LIVING WITNESSES: FACES OF THE HOLOCAUST, and Detroit Historical Society Board Vice Chair Linda Schlesinger-Wagner.
Itinerary for the afternoon:
1:00 PM Monni Must book signing in Auditorium Showcase. All attendees will receive a free copy of the book.
2:00 PM Slideshow of portraits from the book and audio clips of accompanying interviews. Commentary on the writing process with Monni Must and Linda Schlesinger-Wagner.
September 12, 2024
Homeschool Day
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
September 19, 2024
Late Nights at the Museum - Free Admission!
SEPTEMBER 19 | OCTOBER 10
By popular demand - we're adding two Fall late night dates! 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.
Book Talk: The Enchanted Season - Lance Parrish & Tom Gage
To celebrate the opening of our new City of Champions gallery and our newest exhibition Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes, please join us for a book talk of The Enchanted Season.
The Enchanted Season, written by Lance Parrish and Tom Gage, tells the inside story of the Detroit Tigers' unforgettable 1984 season. The evening will include:
5-6pm – A chance to view a scale model of Tiger Stadium and the opportunity to get a book signed by the authors
September 24, 2024
Educators Night in Detroit's Cultural Center
Attention K-12 Teachers! Join us for an inspiring evening designed just for you. Discover the incredible resources, programs, and field trip opportunities available to enrich your classroom experience.
The Detroit Historical Museum will be open late with free admission for the event. Explore a wealth of educational resources, connect with fellow educators, plan unforgettable field trips, and make your curriculum come alive.
Other participating venues:
September 29, 2024
Concrete Canvas Closing Reception
Join us as we say farewell to our Concrete Canvas exhibition in partnership with Preservation Detroit.
See the exhibit, meet the exhibition curator, and enjoy light refreshments. Free with registration!
