Two Detroit museums
Explore the Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
Visitors can explore Detroit's history at the Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. The museums offer permanent and changing exhibitions, including displays on Detroit's streets, industrial innovations, music, sports, culture, and maritime heritage. Hands-on galleries and historic ship-related exhibits are part of the experience. The society also provides online archival collections for researching Detroit history and hosts events. Its specialties include the city's development and cultural history, as well as the history of the Great Lakes. The Detroit Historical Museum is on Woodward Avenue, and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum is on Belle Isle, both in Detroit. The Detroit Historical Society was founded in 1921 to preserve the city's history.
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Explore the Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
See displays on Detroit culture, industry, and maritime heritage.
Browse digital collections for research on Detroit history.
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