General Information
In Midtown Detroit
Chronicling the life and times of the Detroit region, safeguarding its rich history.
5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 CLICK HERE for a Google map and directions.
Phone: 313.833.1805
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We are OPEN:
- Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
OPEN with FREE ADMISSION on Sunday, December 22
OPEN with Holiday Week hours: Thursday, December 26 - Saturday, December 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, December 29 from 1-5 p.m. CLOSED on Wednesday, December 25.
CLOSED on Wednesday, January 1
OPEN with FREE ADMISSION on January 12 for Kresge Second Sundays! Join us as we conclude the run of Kresge at 100.
Admission
- $10 for adults
- $8 for seniors, students, active military and first responders (with valid ID)
- $6 for children
- $35 for a household (up to 6 adults and children with the same address)
- FREE for Detroit Historical Society members & children under 6 years old
A Detroiter membership is available at no cost for residents of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. Learn more and activate online here.
Visitor Policy
View our museum visitor policy
Self-Led Visit Policy
Guests can utilize the Detroit Historical Museum as a teaching space, professional development opportunity, or educational outing by planning a self-led visit. Groups of 15 or more that make a reservation with education staff can take advantage of $1 off admission price for adults and students. Requests are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Fill out a School visit Request Form or an Adult visit Request Form. Groups of less than 15 can visit at general admission ticket prices without a reservation
The Detroit Historical Museum reserves the right to refuse unscheduled self-led groups larger than 30, based on daily tour capacity.
Price (includes general admission):
- Self-Led Experience for 15 or more adults, with reservation only: $9 per adult (minimum $135)
Accessibility
The Detroit Historical Society is committed to ensuring our museums are accessible and enjoyable for all visitors. Find complete accessibility information for the Detroit Historical Museum here.
*Please note that the Meier Clock is not accessible for persons with physical disabilities.
Parking
The Detroit Historical Museum lot on Kirby St. (between Woodward and Cass Avenues) is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking rates are as follows:
- $9 during museum hours
- $10 flat rate after hours
Please note: When you pull into the museum lot, you will use the touchscreen kiosk to select "get a ticket" or use your credit card to enter. When you exit the lot, you will either insert your ticket or the credit card you used to enter (you must use the SAME card) to pay your parking fee.
The lost ticket rate is $10.
The lot is not intended for overnight stay. If a car enters in the evening and exits after 4 a.m. the next morning, they will be charged for two days, or $20.
An intercom is available 24/7 for any parking questions or difficulties.
Street parking is also available on Kirby and Cass. Metered street parking is free on Sundays.
More information about nearby parking is available via the Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne State University.
Transit
- Nearby bus stops are located at Woodward & Kirby, Cass & Kirby and Woodward & Warren. Plan your route via detroitmi.gov/ddot (within the city) or smartbus.org (from the suburbs), including the new FAST service on Woodward Ave.
- The nearest QLINE stop is Ferry St.
- A MOGO bike share station is located outside the museum at Kirby & Woodward.
