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Did you know that there are approximately 850 million visits to museums every year in America? They contribute $50 billion to the U.S. economy each year. If you think about how marvelous museums are, these numbers make sense. Museums can transport you to old worlds, future worlds, worlds you never thought you could be a part of.

If you’re looking to add some of those unknown worlds to your day, check out our list of museums in the area. They are all within driving distance and offer a variety of topics that will enchant every member of the family.
Arab American National Museum
Arab American National Museum

(313) 582-2266

13624 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126   Directions Website

Dispel any misconceptions you may have about Arab Americans and other minorities at the Arab American National Museum. The first and only museum in the country dedicated to Arab American culture and history, this center was created to enhance knowledge about this community. Learn about the Arab civilization’s contributions to global culture as well as the Arab experience in America.

Belle Isle Conservancy
Belle Isle Conservancy

(313) 821-5428

900 Inselruhe Ave
Detroit, MI 48207   Directions Website

Pay a visit to the Belle Isle Conservancy, the program responsible for the impeccable maintenance of the park ground from the closed Belle Isle Aquarium to the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory and other attractions. Thanks to BIBS staff and volunteers, the Conservatory, gardens and greenhouses in the sprawling Belle Isle Park are a delightful sight to behold.

Charles H Wright Museum of African American History
Charles H Wright Museum of African American History

(313) 494-5800

315 E Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48201   Directions Website

The world’s largest institution dedicated to African American culture, the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History serves a dual purpose–it is both a museum of artifacts and an incubator of cultural retention and growth. View a permanent collection of over 30,000 artifacts and archived materials as you explore attractions throughout the seven exhibition areas and immerse yourself in the African American experience.

Detroit Historical Society
Detroit Historical Society

(313) 833-7935

5401 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202   Directions Website

Learn about the rich history of this metro area at the Detroit Historical Society as you study 300 years worth of artifacts. Located in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center Historic District, this 80,000-square-foot museum has been around since 1928, making it both America’s largest and oldest museum dedicated to a metropolitan history. The exhibits and attractions here are both interesting and engaging.

Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Institute of Arts

(313) 833-7900

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202   Directions Website

Art aficionados will not want to miss a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the most significant art collections in the country. This gigantic museum covers 658,000 square feet and features over 100 galleries filled with everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts to today’s top contemporary works.

Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

(313) 833-1805

100 Strand Dr
Detroit, MI 48207   Directions Website

Learn about the role the waterways played in shaping Detroit and vice versa at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Belle Isle Park. This special interest maritime museum outlines the history of ships and water travel along the Great Lakes and the Detroit River. You’ll be able to get up close to artifacts from the 1800s as you explore this ship-themed building.

Holocaust Memorial Center
Holocaust Memorial Center

(248) 553-2400

28123 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334   Directions Website

Learn about an unforgettably tragic time in history at the Holocaust Memorial Center, America’s first museum devoted to the memory of the Holocaust. Opened in 1984, this museum displays maps, posters, photographs and artifacts outlining the culture and history of Jews in Europe before, during and after the Holocaust. The HMC is also dedicated to honoring those who, both in the past and today, have risked their own lives to help their fellow human beings.

Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum

(248) 626-5020

31005 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334   Directions Website

Learn a little about the history of fun at Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington. Besides his fondness for alliteration, Marvin also has a strong affection for vintage coin-operated machines. This unusual, unique museum exhibits his vast collection of everything from arcade games to mechanical dummies and many other oddities.

Motown Museum
Motown Museum

(313) 875-2264

2648 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208   Directions Website

Stop by one of Southeastern Michigan’s most popular tourist attractions. Motown Museum preserves and cultivates Motown in its first headquarters. Located in the Hitsville U.S.A. building, this unique museum displays costumes, photos and records from Motown's successful era and shares the legacy of the record label, its artists and its music.

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

(313) 832-6622

4454 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48201   Directions Website

Become engaged with the art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. The MOCAD leads the way in Detroit’s contemporary culture through its constantly rotating contemporary art exhibitions and attractions. Since first opening in 2006, this non-collecting museum has focused on responding to modern cultural content, promoting collaboration and fueling crucial discourse.

The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford

(313) 982-6001

20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124   Directions Website

Detroit is known as the Automotive Capital of the World for a reason. The Henry Ford, also known as the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village or the Edison Institute, explores the city’s rich history and contributions to the world of transportation. This indoor and outdoor museum complex showcases many significant items that influenced the Industrial Revolution, shaped American history and changed the world.

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