Toy Town

The Robert and Mary Ann Bury Community Gallery is a changing exhibition space made available to local historical societies, museums, non-profit organizations and educational institutions, selected for their contributions to the metro Detroit community. Organizations are featured in order to share their stories and provide new perspectives on the issues, ideas and individuals that have shaped our region’s rich history. It was officially renamed as a tribute to retiring long-time Executive Director Bob Bury and dedicated in a ceremony on November 1, 2018.   

Our Community Gallery program received the 2020 Leadership in History Award from the American Association for State and Local History! Learn more 

OPENING ON NOVEMBER 9, 2024 in the Robert and Mary Ann Bury Community Gallery

Toy Town

This delightful exhibition will take visitors on a nostalgic trip down memory lane featuring the toys they loved as children – no matter what era that may have been! With dozens of vintage toys from the 1800’s through the 1990’s from the Detroit Historical Society collection all on display for a limited time, this exhibit is designed to be full of fun for the whole family and not to be missed!

Toy Town will be on display at the Detroit Historical Museum for the holiday season, from November 9, 2024 through January 5. 2025. 

Join us for the exhibit's opening day on Saturday, November 9. In addition to debuting Toy Town, the Detroit Historical Museum will host the public launch of the new Detroit Monopoly game. Find out who is featured in the game, meet Mr. Monopoly, visit with organizations featured in the Detroit Monopoly game, make crafts with your kids, and more!