Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

This African American History Museum has been educating the Detroit area for decades.

Founded in 1965, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has for over half a century been a leading institution dedicated to the African American experience. The Wright Museum provides learning opportunities, exhibitions, programs and events based on collections and research that explore the diverse history and culture of African-Americans and their African origins.

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Operating Hours

Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Accomodations And Meeting Space

Number Of Meeting Rooms: 8
Largest Meeting Space: 7,854 sq. ft.
Largest Banquet Capacity Seating: 300
Largest Reception Capacity: 500
Largest Theater Capacity: 317

Facilities

Room Name	Banquet Capacity	Classroom Capacity	Conference Capacity	Reception Capacity	Theater Capacity	Room Height
Boardroom	50	-	-	-	-	- ft.
Classrooms	-	100	-	-	-	- ft.
Ellis J. Bonner Plaza	200	-	-	200	-	- ft.
Lewis Latimer Café	200	-	-	200	-	- ft.
Multipurpose Rooms	200	-	-	-	300	- ft.
Orientation Theatre	-	200	-	-	-	- ft.
Rotunda	300	-	-	500	-	- ft.
Theatre/Auditorium	-	-	-	-	317	- ft.