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COVID-19 UPDATE

October 5, 2022

 

We are OPEN and looking forward to seeing you soon!  We are currently operating at full visitor capacity with enhanced health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:  

Museum hours 

The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is currently open Friday – Sunday (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Walk-in visits are welcome and advance tickets are not required, but may be purchased below.

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Ticket information 

Admission fees:

  • $for adults and children 
  • $20 for a household (up to 6 adults and children with the same address) 
  • FREE for Detroit Historical Society members & children under 6 years old 

Touchless payment options are available on-site for donations and museum store purchases. Cash is also accepted. 

What can I expect when I arrive? 

Please follow the signs to enter the Dossin Great Lakes Museum lobby. A visitor experience associate will welcome you and help you purchase tickets, if you have not reserved them in advance. Please note that you will be asked to provide your name and contact details.

Masks are encouraged - but not required - for visitors. Disposable masks are available at the front desk for those who need them. 

We ask that guests practice social distancing as they move through the museum. Public areas are continuously monitored and sanitized throughout the day. In addition, hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the museum.  

If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms of respiratory illness, please choose another day to visit and do not enter the museum. 

What are the least crowded times to visit?

If you prefer a quieter day at the museum, please take advantage of our Friday hours, when we tend to have less visitors than on the weekends. If you are visiting with a group,  please call 313.833.1801 to make a reservation at the group rate.

What amenities or attractions remain closed? 

Some hands-on elements have temporarily been removed from our exhibitions. All restrooms and water fountains are open.

Tours and programming 

Group tours are available by appointment. To book your experience, call our staff today at 313.833.1801. At this timemost public programs are taking place in person with some virtual options. Check out our upcoming events.

 

For additional information on the coronavirus and precautionary measures, please visit the following websites:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus