Had a great first date with a great friend from times past.Great place to enjoy the past as well as learn. Gives a greater understanding to where Detroit was and how it has changed.Will definitely go again. Hopefully with my new/old love.

Great staff. Had a fun time. My kids really enjoy going here. Lots to see. They display a rich history of the city. The old Detroit streets downstairs is so cool. We love it.

All the facts and local history was exciting to hear. My kids were amused with the soda maker. It was like stepping back in time with all the artifacts and exhibits. Truly amazing and budget friendly with it being in downtown historical Detroit!!

This is a fantastic place to learn about your local history. The old-time town on the first floor is worth the visit, all by itself.

Shout out to the ladies getting me water at the front desk lol I definitely appreciated it

Its a great place for sightseeing I was there doing Halloween time trick or treat in the street

Great for the familyThe prices have changedThis museum is no longer free admission for all.$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 oldDetroit Residents Automatically get free membership just by signing up

What a truly wonderful place! A hidden treasure that unless you knew you were looking for it you would miss it! I had heard the stories about the Streets of Detroit downstairs in the museum, and how cool it was and how realistic it was. But until we got there and started walking around I wasnt sure what to expect. The first part is separate and very cool all by itself but once you enter the Old Wooden Streets section and see all of the historical sets you are awestruck by just how authentic and amazing it all is!! I could have spent days down there, it was really cool. A really neat atmosphere and so well presented. I recommend this place to anyone who has even a passing interest in history, Detroit, the early 1900s or just seeing new and interesting things.

Great place .Awesome staft .Parking is easy and affordableHas a great deal of actual Detroit relicsPlace has a nice size . Easily seen in an afternoon with a date or the kids.Free entry but donate and support a good cause.Clean and niceGreat gift shopThe displays are great . There is not an annoying amount of interactive displays like the majority of museum are greedily latching on to these days.Great for groups.Clean well put together and well kept.I had a great time here

Absolutely recommend this museum. Not only is it free but it is so worth seeing and super fun. You really feel as if you step on a different time period, its wonderful!

Very cool museum. Great information on things I never knew about Detroit. Detailed exhibits...well worth visiting!

An interesting and important place to visit. Admission is FREE! Very helpful staff.

This is a great place to learn some great Detroit history but if you didnt know its also a great wedding venue!!!

The museum may not be big but it is impactful! The basement was completely restored as though youre walking down a Detroit street from a time long gone. It was breathtaking; all the way down to the stone road!! Great place for the whole family!! The kids had a blast with the old style turn telephone.We had a great and fun experience while learning ourselves and teaching our boys.

I havent been here in a very long time. Its free, but I would say make a $5 donation. I was here early and enjoyed every bit of it again

Great experience. A must do if in Detroit. Plan for 3 hours. Lots to see.

Such an amazing establishment to visit. The history and authenticity had me in awe the entire time. It is FREE admission, but they happily accept donations. Parking is $9, which is absolutely worth the exploration and interaction you get inside.

I have been visiting the Historical Museum since gradeschool. It is wonderful to see it so well cared for. The changes have been subtle over the years. Very impressed with the staff...so friendly and knowledgable. Keep up the great job!

This is a tremendous museum. Old Detroit never looked better.

Fabulous asset thats freely available to all. Easy to understand, interesting and educational. Lots of hands on and interactive stuff covering a wide variety of topics & interests. My husband loved the trains in the basement - he thought that Mr Glancy was one very fortunate big kid to grow such a magnificent display. Currently theres a focus of a 50 year remembrance of everything Detroit.

Really enjoyed the museum, and the people. Stop in and check it out.

Need 2.5 hours to stroll around, admission $8 for student (include outside Michigan student)

Outstanding insight to the Motor Citys history. Great displays. Worth the trip and admission is Free

Interesting place and its FREE. Parking $9 2hrs to see all or take longer not very big but 3 floors

It was amazing. Great place to take the kids or to go to get to know your city!

Love visiting the Streets of Old Detroit. Learn many things about Detroits history.

I dont come here enough! A true gem and to.me capsule for all things Detroit! Always a great time to learn and cherish the city and each other!

Great Museum. I spent several hours and still did not see everything. Old Detroit Streets - very cool

Great visit. Very interesting

This museum deserves more attention because it is so well done. My favorite part is the old Detroit streets on the lower floor, which brings you back to the 20th century.

Probably often over-looked venue full of interesting historical pieces and fun Detroit pop culture. Also includes lovely dusky street of Old Detroit, where you can walk down the cobblestone streets and go into some of the old buildings. Entrance is free. Pay for parking.

Wow. A broad spectrum of Detroit history exhibited in an interesting and interactive way that kids and adults can both enjoy. There is a very good exhibit on the 67 riots/rebellion. Parking is $9 on site, but you can park along Cass for $2 for 2 hours. Its also fully accessible.

You would have to visit the DHM for yourself. To many things to see to cover here!

This place is absolutely amazing! Im from Littleton Colorado and the other day my boyfriend whos from Detroit and I went to this Museum! I didnt want to leave LOL the lower level was my absolute favorite! Theres real cobblestone and antiques and so much history! Seeing all the old shops and items really was intriguing!! I highly recommend this place! I cant believe they dont charge an entry fee! I was blown away by everything I learned walking through this Museum! Detroit is truly an amazing place with an amazing history!

Lots to see and learn.

I love the truck or treat this is our second year coming and its always well organized and fun plus the cider and doughnuts

My kiddos ages 5 and 2 love coming here to see the trains and sit in the Model T!The models of early Detroit are also great and we love exposing then to the history of this great City.Highly recommend. Its free, but theres a donation box of you like!The volunteers are always super friendly and its a fun place to roam around, especially down in the streets of Detroit.

This is one of my favorite museums. Where else can you step inside a Model T, put your hands where Aretha Franklin‘s were, & see the actual RIAA gold records that Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye received? Just fabulous!

This place might be one of Detroit great hidden little gems. Couldnt believe it was free of cost eith three floors, history at every turn and wasnt even packed on a sunday. You can see and learn where Detroit started and how its grown to such an amazing place. From the literal start to booming industry, and dont forget the sports and music. If your trying to take in Detroit on a budget you have to make a stop at the historical society!

We had a wonderful time working with the DHS crew and volunteers for their Noel Night activities. Very accommodating as an events venue and committed to providing an excellent experience to all guests.

While I didnt go here 4 weeks ago, I did Pokemon Go around the area. I have been and do love the Historical Museum...looking forward to going again when it reopens :)

This museum is FANTASTIC....Approached from the Detroit River going up Woodward Avenue...one of the longest roads in America, you will be amazed by the transformation down town. I remember coming to the Historical Museum in the 1950s as a child and bring my kids here in the 1980s...Yesterday I spent the day there with my grandkids! It is such a treat to see this museum in all its glorious restoration. The exhibits and educational and surprisingly well laid out. There is something for everyone. History of the Native American tribes in the region...early settlers to Michigan...industry and the war effort and of course the 197 riots. Entrance is FREE. Parking in Museum gated lot is $9. You can also donate at the door. Well worth the 3.5 hours it will take to see all

Very well presented museum, with lots of interesting artifacts. Its free, so a donation is welcome, and absolutely deserved.

Went for an event and loved the cobblestone streets full of so much history. The Detroit cultural center is the cities true gem.

Fun field trip with my daughters 3rd grade class.

Had a wonderful time with my granddaughter at the Halloween event at the museum

Pretty cool museum for the most part! Its a bit smaller and the things contained in it is not very old in comparison to historical artifacts from the world, but its still pretty neat. Definitely nice to visit and check out at least once while you are staying in Michigan. They have a cute little gift shop that sells old school candies, sodas, and toys.

Very well kept museum. Nice location. Doesnt take too long to get through. Interactive for kids, educational for adults

The staff were so helpful and friendly. Parking is easy and it is close to other interesting attractions. The exhibits were interactive and enjoyable!

Had a really good time at the museum. We started off in the basement which was a reconstructed old town which was very cool but not a lot of items where labeled. After that it got way better. Everything from the first sports bar, music, cars, Underground Railroad, civil unrest and riots, interesting Detroiters, it was all there and laid out for smooth transition from one space to the other. We really had a good time. Plus, it’s free. Do leave a donation to keep this museum operating.

Really great museum, although, some strange parts here and there, including them saying one mayor did much for the city of Detroit when i read in other places he was very corrupt. Hmm, overall, great place! Loved the automobile part

Been visiting the Detroit Historical Museum for over 40 years, surprised to see that after all of these years they are still offering FREE ADMISSION, visited yesterday and although a little disappointed by the automobile display, it was still a great time and the basement exhibit the streets of Detroit brought back floods of childhood memories. Im so glad the Detroit Historical Museum stood the test of time and made it through the years. I remember them struggling during the 80s. Please be sure to give a donation to help out with ooerating costs.

I enjoyed the tour of the churches. Tasty box lunch. What I didnt like was at the end of the tour one of the male your guides were very rude to me. The guide requested my paper review of the tour. I told him I really enjoyed the tour and they did a great job, and he said to me very abruptly, I didnt ask that I asked you for your paper review of the tour. This man was a senior citizen.

I loved to heard about my African American History !!!

A Detroit must see better yet get an annual membership to bring friends and family.

Nice hidden gem in Downtown Detroit. There for a work event...enjoyed touring this historical museum.

I find the Detroit Historical Museum an interesting and important place to visit.They have a wide variety of items pertaining to the Detroit in particular, Michigan in general and related to the United States overall.It is easy to get to. Usually there is reasonably priced parking on the street. For a small fee you can park in the convenient parking located behind the museum.Before entering or before you leave be sure to visit the attraction they have at the front of the building facing Woodward. It is a nice plaza with references to historical characters and the State and City.The displays in the museum are tasteful and informative. They are a bit heavy on auto manufacturing, though this is the ‘Motor City’. I say this because there are many other things that have been manufactured in Detroit – not just cars. Many things have been invented in the city and developed here as well but they get short shrift, if at all.Nevertheless this is a great place to visit. Lots to learn. It is a wonderful place to bring children, a date, your family or to visit on your own for reverie or research. There are often events here so take advantage of them when you can. If you are seeking a pleasant and interesting venue for your own large even then I suggest you talk to the management and staff about it.

Good exhibits. Streamline car now on exhibit. Lindel AC exhibit in the lower level. International Institute exhibit on the 2nd floor.

Very good place to learn a lot of the history in this town. Many relics are on display, the staff is knowledgeable and there is plenty of information on the walls, and videos. A guided tour is highly recommended, the establishment is donation based, so no entry fee, but we always donate, other wise we wouldnt have these things to appreciate.

We enjoyed our first visit. Especially liked the Detroit 67 exhibit. Hope it continues to grow and add to collections. Very friendly staff.

Lots of educational information about the lifetime and existence of the city of Detroit. Highly recommend.

Such an amazing museum with three floors that are well-laid out with beautiful, informative and interactive displays. You need at least three hours to see everything there. Such an educational place to bring your family! My kids loved it! The staff are all so friendly and helpful too! You don’t want to miss this place!!️

Go check this place out! Great history! Learn about the past all in one great place!

So many cool displays in this museum. If you are in the area because of the DIA, don’t forget to add this place to your schedule. It does a great job at showing Detroit’s past, from its beginnings to modern times. It’s outstanding.

Was a very nice discover this one. Placed west side in middle town, u can visit for FREE I went in a Sunday afternoon, and have a basic idea of all concerns the city about. In the underground a very nice reproduction of the old Detroit (streets, some shop and even the train station!), then rooms dedicates to history, music, sports, and car factory! All with very nice riproductions and interactive video. Not to be missed!

In all the years I have lived in the Metro Detroit area, I didnt even know this museum existed. Its incredibly informative, its filled with something for everyone and you cant beat the price of admission....Free! Be sure to visitxthe famous hand prints outside to compare yours!

While DIA and Charles H Wright Museum garner so much attention as they should. The Detroit Historical Museum should not be overlooked. It has fabulous exhibits, an informative staff who will go out of the way to assist you and by far one of the most interactive museums one could visit.Definitely a good family outing, a learning adventure and traveling the streets of Old Detroit is more than enough to brighten the mood of anyone.

I really like this place. Great history on Detroit. From politicians, news anchors, street names and city events.

Well done except for the several informational placards with out of date information on them. Maybe the new admission fee will allow them to update and correct this.

Best interactive mueseum ever

This place is awesome. It features some really cool exhibits on Detroits history, everything from a real-life recreation of a street long ago, to a functioning automobile body drop from the old Clark Street Cadillac plant. There is also an interactive model train display in the basement. On some weekends, they also screen documentary films about the citys history. And best of all, admission is free! All the standard exhibits, changing exhibits, and documentaries can be accessed and viewed free of charge. This is truly Detroits most underrated attraction, a must-see for anyone visiting the area.

So much history. Only wish we had more time to see everything. Will definitely be back.

This a wonderful place to learn about Detroit history. My family had a great time.

Kind free museum with friendly staff they had refreshments that had really nice lemonade. Museum was near empty which was nice because you could experience these exhibits without screaming children. I know they want to learn too but its nice to be able to explore and learn with the complete quiet atmosphere

Great museum. Free entry. Throughly enjoyed the day.

This is a very large well done museum containing a recreated historical town and numerous other displays on Detroits history. This may be the best city history museum that I have ever visited. The museum covers both the good and bad times in Detroits history. I recommend seeing this when in Detroit.

They are so good at what they do. I highly recommend using them if your having a wedding.

Wonderful walking the streets of Old Detroit...A great experience for Detroiters of all ages!

From out of town, amazed by this FREE museum. Great place to spend a few hours. Institute of Art is across the street and many good places to eat and drink nearby.

A great free gem on the heart of woodward. Home to many unique memorabilia about the city. They host one off special events where you can get a more intimate look. Step out in the courtyard space and see if you have what it takes to measure up to greatness.

One of my favorite places to visit,I always see something I didnt the previous visit.

We had are family reunion on August 3, and wanted to thank you for the wonderful job. My family loved the venue and the staff were friendly and organized.Thanks to Danail for his patience, because I was worried about everything running smoothly. He and his staff were so gracious and courteous. Would recommend to anyone who want a unique and beautiful venue.

Great way to learn the history of Detroit.

Will visit again. . Enjoyed it new mural being installed. Free. Good affordable souvenirs.

It was pretty neat. A nice place to take your kids on a rainy or cold day. Its free for detroit or hammtramk residents.

Learned lots of new things! $10 admin fee $35 group fee for FAMILIES of 6 or more

It’s pay what you want, but strongly consider donating at a charitable rate. I absolutely love this museum, ended up dragging every single one of my family and friends here eventually, always had a blast. If you’re from out of town and need an easy stop to brush up on Detroit history, this is by far your best bet.

Detroit Historical Museums is one of my favorite museums! This museum served as a beautiful venue for my clients Detroit Themed wedding ceremony and reception! I loved Coordinating and decorating the “Streets” for their wedding.l! It was an amazing night, the staff there is great!

Best kept secret in Detroit. Check out the lower flirt first. Great spot for toddlers... which is always a problem. Go.. go now. it is free!!!!

A great look back into the past of this historic city

If you havent visited please do. Excellent presentation of the City of Detroit. Wonderful Eucational experience.

This is an awesome museum! Go to the basement first and step back in time to old Detroit. Hint: this would be a great venue for a period reenactor event! Dont miss the train room. And DONT miss the music room.

A great museum with plenty of Detroit and Michigan history. A must for those looking to educate themselves with Michigans past. Even if your a local you will find some interesting facts which you may or may not know. Located in the heart of Detroit it is fitting to have a museum dedicated to its roots. Please donate as much as you can, you will not be disappointed.

Took a GS troop for a special program on Detroits french roots. Fantastic!

Great place to visit with kids and family. An awesome look into the past!

I loved this museum. As a former Detroit girl who left 31 yrs ago I was pleasantly surprised during this outing . So much history from yesterday year. A must visit.

I never knew about this place we went for halloween event and we will definitely be going back just to walk around

We enjoyed the museum. Gives a lot of good information about the history of Detroit. Nice artifacts.

Love this place took my step kids and they loved it as well

Informative staff. Nice, clean, very educational and its FREE