Best Museums in Macomb County

Detroit is The Motor City, and Macomb County is a great place to explore the history of automobiles. Whether you're looking for a stunning collection of cars to drool over or want to know more about the Ford family, there's something for every car enthusiast.

Stahls Automotive Collection
The Stahls Automotive Collection is a stunning collection of over 90 vintage cars. The collection contains vehicles from a variety of eras and manufacturers.

Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Explore the 30,000-square-foot mansion owned by Edsel and Eleanor Ford. Edsel Ford was the son of Henry Ford and an executive at Ford Motor Company. Visitors can explore the house, its gardens, and its art collection.

Michigan Transit Museum
The Michigan Transit Museum preserves the history of transportation in the state. It is located in the 1859 Grand Trunk Railway Station, which was originally a train depot. The museum has exhibits on various topics, including railroads, buses, and cars.

Selfridge Military Air Museum
Selfridge Military Air Museum is an aviation museum located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. It is dedicated to the history of Selfridge Field and the many military units stationed there during its almost 100-year history.

The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society
The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society is an 11,000-square feet museum dedicated to preserving the stories of Michigan citizens who served and sacrificed, here and abroad, from WWI to the present.

Crocker House Museum & Macomb County Historical Society
The Crocker House Museum & Macomb County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Macomb County with exhibits on a variety of topics, including the Civil War, the automotive industry, and the mineral baths that were once popular in Mount Clemens

Loren Andrus Octagon House
The Friends of the Washington Octagon House is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic Loren Andrus or Washington Octagon House. The house was built in 1860 and is one of only a few octagon houses remaining in Michigan.

Romeo Historical Society Museum
The museum preserves the Romeo area's history and exhibits various topics, including the area's early settlers, the Civil War, and the automotive industry.

New Baltimore Historical Society
The society was founded in 1980 and operates the Grand Pacific House Museum. The museum has exhibits on various topics, including the village's early settlers, the Civil War, and the automotive industry.

St. Clair Historical Museum
The museum is in the former First Baptist Church and shares the area's heritage dating back to 1764.

Bunert One Room Schoolhouse Museum
The Warren Historical & Genealogical Society operates the One Room Schoolhouse Museum. It was the longest-operating one-room schoolhouse in Warren.

Anton Art Center
Anton Art Center is both an art museum and a community art center. Check out the continually changing exhibits featuring local artists. Or stop in for an adult or youth art program.

Anatomy of Death Museum
This truly unique and unusual museum will leave you intrigued, if not a bit spooked. The anatomy of Death Museum showcases everything involving death, such as antique funeral preparation tools, skulls, and coffins.

Discovery Center of Macomb
The Discovery Center of Macomb is a space where families can explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities (STEAM). Year-round classes are offered and children can earn badges by completing different activities.