Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 E. Warren 313.494.5800 www.maah-detroit.org Features exhibits and programming that explore and celebrate the diversity of African American history and culture. Tue-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 1-5pm
Detroit Children's Museum 6134 Second Avenue 313.577.8400 x439 www.detroitsciencecenter.org/DMC/html The nation's third-oldest children's museum has more than 100,000 artifacts ranging from dinosaur bones to masks, costumes and dolls from around the world. Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm; Sat: 10am-4pm
Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward 313.833.1805 www.detroithistorical.org From the Old Streets of Detroit to the Glancy Trains, this museum holds everything that has made Detroit famous. Wed-Fri: 9:30am-3pm; Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 12-5pm
Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward 313.833.7900 www.dia.org A beacon of culture for the Detroit area, featuring 100 galleries, 1 1,150-seat auditorium, a 380-seat lecture/recital hall, an art reference library, and a state-of-the-art conservation services labratory. Wed-Thu: 10am-4pm; Fri: 10am-10pm; Sat-Sun: 10am-5pm.
Detroit Public Library, Main Branch 5201 Woodward 313.833.1000 www.detroitpubliclibrary.org Let your imagination soar while discovering videos, DVDs and music for all ages. Tue-Wed: 12-8pm; Thu-Sat: 10am-6pm
Detroit Science Center 5020 John R 313.577.8400 www.sciencedetroit.org/ Home to Michigan’s only IMAX® Dome Theatre and a state-of-the-art digital planetarium—discover science and technology through fun hands-on exhibits and its many educational laboratories. Tue-Fri: 9am-3pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm *Extended summer hours
Friends of First Living Museum 33 E. Forest 313.831.4080 www.friendsoffirst.com Housed in the First Congregational Church of Detroit, the museum tour features a “storytelling” simulation of the Underground Railroad and other programs. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit - MOCAD 4454 Woodward 313.832.6622 www.mocadetroit.org A non-collecting institution that will present art at the forefront of contemporary culture in its raw, flexible and cavernous spaces. Wed, Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm; Thu-Fri: 11am-8pm
WSU Museum of Anthropology 4841 Cass 313.577.2598 www.anthro.wayne.edu/museum/homepage.html The Museum's collections consist of archaeological, ethnographic, and contemporary modern materials, with an emphasis on Michigan and local history. Seasonal hours, please call ahead. Mon-Fri: 10am-3pm |