Changing Exhibitions

A River's Rejuvenation: The Fish Story of Detroit

NOW OPEN in DeRoy Hall A River’s Rejuvenation: The Fish Story of Detroit celebrates the importance of fish, their Detroit River habitat, and the people who have called this region home. From thousands of years ago to the present day, fish have...

Challenge These Waters

May 18, 2024–May 18, 2025 NOW OPEN in the Robert M. Dossin Gallery The Bayview Mackinac Race is one of Michigan’s storied summer traditions, drawing thousands of sailors from around the Great Lakes for the annual friendly competition on Lake Huron...

Greening Detroit: Urban Farming in the City

NOW OPEN in DeRoy Hall Today, Detroit's urban farms provide fresh produce to schools, restaurants, and stores. In 2023, the city even created the Department of Urban Agriculture, bolstering Detroit's thriving food network. However, Detroiters have a...

Racing on the River: A Century of Thrills

NOW OPEN in the Miss Pepsi Pavilion The Detroit River has been a hub of powerboat racing since 1916 when Detroit hosted its first Gold Cup. Learn more about Detroit's 100+ year history of racing - from early powerboats to modern hydroplanes - in...

Richard & Jane Manoogian Ship Model Showcase

NOW OPEN in the Richard and Jane Manoogian Ship Model Showcase The Detroit Historical Society is home to one of the largest collections of Great Lakes ship models in the country. Most of the more than 150 models are five or six decades old, while at...