Exciting news! The museums in Midtown’s Cultural Center are ALL re-opening to the public on Friday, July 10th.

We’re looking forward to returning to some of our favorite places and are happy to report that the museums have worked together to develop comprehensive procedures to keep guests safe and curb the spread of COVID.  To maintain the health of guests, all museums have expanded their cleaning procedures, are limiting hours/capacity and will require masks for guests 3 and older.

Michigan Science Center

The Michigan Science Center is one of our favorites – and we know it’s one of yours too. As the STEM hub of the state, the museum features the Toyota Engineering 4D Theater, live stage shows, a Planetarium, lab activities, 220+ hands-on exhibits, and more, and dozens of ways to customize your visit, learn and have fun! ADMISSION IS FREE THROUGH AUGUST 9TH.

New hours of operation:

• Thursday-Sunday:  10am to 5pm

Detroit Institute of Arts

The Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the premier art museums in the United States and home to more than 60,000 works that comprise a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times through the 21st century. Play Eye-Spy with art and let your littles lead the way.

New hours of operation:

• Wednesday-Friday: 9am to 4pm (9am to 10am for at-risk visitors)
• Saturday-Sunday: 10am to 5 pm

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opened in 1965 to open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture is the museum’s 22,000 square foot, immersive core exhibit and the largest, single exhibition surveying the history of African Americans.

New hours of operation:

• Thursday-Saturday: 9am to 4pm
• Sunday: 12pm to 5pm

Detroit Historical Museum

The Detroit Historical Museum tells Detroit’s stories and why they matter. From its French founding to putting the world on wheels, serving as the Arsenal of Democracy and inspiring the world to dance and sing in the streets – see and experience it all.

New hours of operation:

• Thursday-Saturday:  10am to 5pm
• Sunday: 1pm to 5pm

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