There are many museums, historic sites, and parks in Michigan, including places with historical collections, guided tours, and other historical attractions:
Solanus Casey Center
“I have two loves: the sick and the poor,” said Fr. Solanus Casey. Thank God: That includes all of us! Don’t we all suffer both sickness and poverty in body, mind, or spirit at one time or another? Dedicated to the memory of The Capuchin Franciscan brother, Blessed Solanus Casey (beautified in 2017), the center … Find out more
Meadow Brook Hall
Meadow Brook Hall stands as a National Historic Landmark and continues to captivate visitors with its grandeur, architectural beauty, and historical significance. Meadow Brook Hall was built between 1926 and 1929 as the residence of Matilda Dodge Wilson and her second husband, Alfred Wilson. Matilda Dodge Wilson was the widow of John Dodge, co-founder of … Find out more
Motown Museum
Get energized at the National Historic Landmark and multi-venue American history attraction. Transport yourself through time to the birth of a sound that changed music the world over at the Motown Museum, home to Hitsville U.S.A. See interactive exhibits of Motown’s biggest stars, the actual apartment Motown founder Berry Gordy lived in with his family … Find out more
The Henry Ford Museum, including the Ford Rouge Factory Tour
Get energized at the National Historic Landmark and multi-venue American history attraction. The Henry Ford. A National Historic Landmark with an unparalleled collection of artifacts from 300 years of American history, The Henry Ford is a force for sparking curiosity and inspiring tomorrow’s innovators. More than 1.7 million visitors annually experience its venues: Henry Ford … Find out more
The Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Museum, located in Midtown Detroit, showcases the history and culture of the city. Cobblestone streets, 19th century stores, an auto assembly line, toy trains and a fur trading post from the 1700s are only a few of the wonders visitors see at the Detroit Historical Museum. For over 90 years, the Museum has … Find out more
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has dedicated itself to exploring and celebrating the rich cultural legacy of African Americans. “The Wright” is in Detroit’s Midtown Cultural Center and is one of the world’s oldest independent African American museums. Through dozens of permanent and visiting exhibitions, programs, research and visiting scholars, The … Find out more