Detroit Historical Museum

The Detroit Historical Museum has exhibitions in the 78,000-sq.-ft. facility that show the history of southeastern Michigan and include the visitor-favorite The Streets of Old Detroit, recreating Detroit street scenes from the 1840s, 1870s and early 1900s. The Motor City exhibition celebrates 100 years of automotive history in Detroit.

Detroit Historical Museum Attractions

The Detroit Historical Museum is perfect for locals wanting to learn more about Detroit history, field trips, or anyone interested in cars, the Detroit riots, and Michigan history. Some permanent exhibits include Detroit: The "Arsenal of Democracy", Doorway to Freedom - Detroit and the Underground Railroad, Kid Rock Music Lab and the Gallery of Innovation, among many others. The Detroit Historical Museum has something for everyone.

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Operating Hours

Open to the public Tue.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Accomodations And Meeting Space

Number Of Meeting Rooms: 9
Largest Banquet Capacity Seating: 125
Largest Conference Capacity: 125
Largest Reception Capacity: 1,000
Largest Theater Capacity: 139

Facilities

Room Name	Banquet Capacity	Classroom Capacity	Conference Capacity	Reception Capacity	Theater Capacity	Room Height
America's Motor City	60	60	60	150	-	- ft.
DeRoy Conference Center	12	12	12	12	-	- ft.
Detroit Legends Plaza (outdoors)	100	100	100	200	-	- ft.
Entire Museum	-	-	-	1,000	-	- ft.
Gallery of Culture	100	100	100	150	-	- ft.
Grand Trunk Passenger Station	80	80	80	80	-	- ft.
Louise Booth Auditorium	-	-	-	-	139	- ft.
Streets of Old Detroit	125	125	125	400	-	- ft.
Wrigley Hall	125	125	125	125	-	- ft.