Detroit
is home to the most famous auto maker ever, Henry Ford.
You can find out about the history of the automobile and Henry
Ford as well as art, culture, history, nature, and modern day
science and technology in the museums found in
Detroit. Please use the links to the left for you
hotel and car rental reservation needs and save up to 40% off
regular rates!
Historic Sites & Museums
The
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History -
in Detroit, Michigan is the world's largest African American
historical and cultural museum. Dedicated to the
preservation and presentation of African and African American
history and culture, the museum offers engaging exhibits and
programs for all. It features exhibit galleries, a
theater, classrooms, a research library, multi-purpose rooms and
a museum store. 313-833-9800
Dearborn
Historical Museum - The heritage of Dearborn
is preserved at the Dearborn Historical Museum. The Museum is
housed in two buildings of the original 19th century United
States Government Detroit Arsenal and in the Exhibit Annex.
The Museum's most outstanding exhibit is actually a building.
Constructed in 1833, the historic Commandant's Quarters was in
use from 1833-1875. Opened in 1950 as a Museum, the structure
preserves a bygone era when "Dearbo rnville" was a
small rural community. After the closing of the Arsenal in
1875, the Commandant's house served as: a multiple dwelling,
jail, courthouse, first local library, township and City offices
and school before it was acquired by the Dearborn Historical
Commission in 1949. Today, this fine brick structure along the
old Chicago Road (now Michigan Avenue, U.S. 12) remains as the
oldest building still standing in the City. The State of
Michigan considers it to be one of the seven or eight most
significant early buildings in Michigan .
313-565-3000
The
Detroit Historical Museums - tell the story of
metropolitan Detroit like no one else can. For over 70 years, we
have opened doors to our past for people of all ages. The
Detroit Historical Museums, which include the Detroit Historical
Museum, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Historic Fort Wayne, and
Moross House, specialize in telling the history of the Detroit
area from its founding in 1701 to the present, including the
development of Detroit as the "Motor City." Through
our permanent exhibits, temporary exhibitions, programs and
events, the community's history becomes exciting and new!
313-833-1805
The
Detroit Institute of the Arts - is the sixth
largest fine arts museum in the United States with holding of
over 60,000 works. Within is over one hundred galleries,
are paintings, sculptures, graphic and decorative arts that reveal
the scope and depth of human experience and
imagination. 313.833.7900
Edsel
& Eleanor Ford House - Experience the
gracious lifestyle of one of America's most distinguished
families at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, an extraordinary
87-acre estate on the shores of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan.
Designed in 1926 by renowned architect Albert Kahn, the house
stands amid breathtaking grounds
designed by landscape architect Jens Jensen. The original
collections are wide in scope consisting of fine furniture,
decorative arts, and original paintings by Cezanne, Matisse,
Rivera, and Alston. Be our guest and discover the story behind
Edsel and Eleanor Ford. Edsel & Eleanor Ford House is truly
one of Detroit's treasures. 313-884-3400
The
Graystone International Jazz Museum - entered its
20s in 1994. Unlike most twenty-odd-year-olds, however, the GIJM
is as concerned with the past as it is with the future. It's
dedicated to the preciousness - and great cultural value - of
education, renewal and, ultimately, of memory. And in Detroit,
when it comes to jazz, there is a great deal to remember.
313-963-3813
The
Henry Ford Estate - is a National Historic
Landmark on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn,
is the former home of automaker Henry Ford and his wife Clara.
The Fords lived at the Estate from 1915 until their deaths in
1947 and 1950. 313-593-5590
The
Lincoln Park Historical Museum - has been at its
present location since 1993, active since 1972. We have been
remodeling the old Post Office structure with volunteer help
since 1993 and are still doing so. This little gem of a museum
is ready to be seen and enjoyed even as it is. We have had
school children, museum groups and college classes come on
tours, and they have been impressed and fascinated at the scope
of the museum and what we have to offer: 248-386-3137
Detroit
is home to the most famous auto maker ever, Henry Ford.
You can find out about the history of the automobile and Henry
Ford as well as art, culture, history, nature, and modern day
science and technology in the museums found in
Detroit. Please use the links to the left for you
hotel and car rental reservation needs and save up to 40% off
regular rates!