Places To See
Museums & Historical Sites
Motown MuseumDiana Ross. The Temptations. Michael Jackson. They all started here in Detroit. And we’re lucky enough to be able to walk through the house and recording studio where they sang their hearts out at the Motown Museum. This is a unique museum (by tour only), and you better believe you’ll have to sing and dance. Tickets go fast. Get your tickets before you come! Tickets | |
The WrightCharles H. Wright Museum of African American History Located in Midtown near the Detroit Institute of Arts, a stop on the Q-Line The Wright is dedicated to exploring and celebrating African American history and culture. This museum also offers concerts, plays, film screenings, lectures and children’s programs throughout the year. | |
Underground RailroadThe Underground Railroad Living Museum Flight to Freedom Tour is a “storytelling” re-enactment of the original Underground Railroad passage that operated between 1840 and 1863. | |
Automotive Hall of FameThe Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn lets you celebrate all of the people whose automotive innovations changed our lives forever. This is a perfect complement to a trip to The Henry Ford or the Ford Piquette Plant. | |
Detroit Historical MuseumThe Detroit Historical Museum is exactly what it sounds like – a detailed, comprehensive history of Detroit. You can walk through the streets of old Detroit, learn about the history behind the Detroit riots, and see all the businesses that sprouted from Detroit. You’ll learn things you never knew about The D. | |
Detroit Institue of ArtsNot to brag, but the Detroit Institute of Arts houses great artwork from Van Gogh, Degas, Rembrandt, and Renoir. And we have the world-famous Diego Rivera mural. Talk about a Detroit art museum. Located in Midtown, this Detroit staple has concerts, workshops, special exhibits and a movie theater on top of all the great artwork. | |
 | Visiting CanadaCrossing the Border into Windsor, Canada Interested in paying a visit to Windsor? You can do so easily from Detroit using either the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel or the Ambassador Bridge.Really — it’s easy. *If you are a United States (U.S.) citizen, you will need one of the following identification documents to return to the U.S. by car. U.S. Passport Book, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, Trusted Traveler Program Cards NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST. Please validate the most up to date information here: Please visit travel.state.gov for the latest travel and proper documents to visit and return. |
Explore Detroit's unique character through its museums and institutions that are cultural cornerstones through art, music, history, and more!
Detroit museums and Detroit attractions are for more than just elementary school kids on field trips, and we have a place for every interest. Car lover? We’ve got you covered at a few museums. Motown fanatic? We have the original Motown house. Detroit art museums, science museums, nature centers, and African American culture museums – has it all.