Cultural Enrichment for Children and Families
Campus Martius Park
In the heart of Downtown, Campus Martius Park is Detroit’s Gathering Place for both residents and visitors. This famous park was created in 2003 at the site of Detroit’s point of origin located at 0 miles, where the vision for the city’s plan was originally laid out by Augustus Woodward in 1805.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History stands as a beacon of Black heritage. Founded in 1965, it houses powerful exhibits and artifacts, chronicling the resilience, achievements, and contributions of African Americans.
Detroit Historical Museum
In Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center, the Detroit Historical Museum chronicles the city’s vibrant past. Established in 1928 through the Detroit Historical Society, it features immersive exhibits like the Streets of Old Detroit, recreating 19th-century city life in America’s Motor City.
Detroit Institute of Arts
In the heart of Detroit’s Cultural Center, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is a world-renowned museum. Founded in 1885, it houses over 65,000 artworks, including iconic pieces like Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry Murals, showcasing a diverse collection spanning ancient to contemporary art.
Detroit Public Library
In Detroit’s Cultural Center, the Detroit Public Library’s Main Branch is a cornerstone of knowledge. Opened in 1921, this architectural gem, designed by Cass Gilbert, houses extensive collections, rare books, and vibrant murals, fostering learning and community engagement.
Belle Isle Aquarium
On Detroit’s Belle Isle Park, the Belle Isle Aquarium is a historic gem. Opened in 1904, it’s North America’s oldest public aquarium, featuring over 50 tanks of freshwater and saltwater species under a sea-green tiled ceiling that evokes an underwater world.
Michigan Science Center
In Detroit’s Cultural Center, the Michigan Science Center sparks curiosity through hands-on discovery. Opened in 2012, it features over 220 interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and an IMAX dome, inspiring exploration of science, technology, and engineering.
Motown Museum
On Detroit’s West Grand Boulevard, the Motown Museum, known as Hitsville U.S.A., is the birthplace of the iconic Motown Sound. Founded in 1985 by Esther Gordy Edwards in the original 1959 headquarters purchased by Berry Gordy, it preserves Studio A, where legends recorded, alongside artifacts, costumes, and memorabilia.
Outdoor Adventure Center
On Detroit’s riverfront, the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center brings Michigan’s outdoors to life. Originally the Dry Dock Engine Works in the 1860s, where a young Henry Ford apprenticed, it now offers over 20 interactive exhibits, including a waterfall, fishing and kayaking simulators, a 35-foot bur oak tree, and an aquarium showcasing Great Lakes fish.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a sprawling tribute to 300 years of American innovation. Founded in 1929 by Henry Ford, this 523,000-square-foot complex showcases iconic artifacts like the Rosa Parks bus, JFK’s presidential limousine, and the Wright Brothers’ bicycle shop.