Detroit

Your student’s eyes will light up as they walk through Thomas Edison’s original laboratory or immerse themselves in learning the history of the automobile and music industries.
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Charles H. Wright Museum

Charles H. Wright Museum

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is the world's largest institution dedicated to the African American experience. The Museum provides exhibitions and programs that explore the diversity of African American history and culture. The Museum houses over 30,000 artifacts and archival materials.
Detroit Historical Museum

Detroit Historical Museum

Visitors to the Detroit Historical Museum will enjoy exhibits showcasing more than 300 years of the region’s history which spans from the time when the French first came to Detroit through the city’s rise to become the Motor City and Motown.
Detroit Institute of Art

Detroit Institute of Art

The heart of a great museum is its collection and The Detroit Institute of Arts is proud to claim one of the largest, most significant art collections in the nation. From the first painting donated in 1883 to the most recent acquisition, our collection of over 60,000 works brings the culture and creativity of the world to Detroit’s doorstep. Ranging from classic to cutting-edge, the works housed in the DIA will challenge perceptions and enrich perspectives, leaving you with a fresh outlook and a jolt of inspiration. 
Detroit Science Center

Detroit Science Center

Michigan's largest science center features hundreds of hands-on exhibits, live stage shows, Michigan's only IMAX® Dome Theatre, the Dassault Systémes Planetarium and traveling exhibitions. The Detroit Science Center is fun for all ages and a group guide is provided.
The First Congregational Church of Detroit

The First Congregational Church of Detroit

Experience over 159 years of history and the unique architectural design of this spiritually significant church. As one of the national forerunners in the Anti-slavery movement, the Congregational Church also has a rich history in the Underground Railroad.
Diamond Jack's River Tours

Diamond Jack's River Tours

Diamond Jack's River Tours invites you aboard the Diamond Jack, Diamond Queen, or Diamond Belle for an exciting hour and a half narrated historical Detroit River tour, departing from downtown Detroit or downtown Wyandotte.
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

Discover the secrets behind this impressive collection of art and antiques at this remarkable historic estate. Educational guides bring to life the story of one of America's most prominent automotive families.
Henry Ford Museum

Henry Ford Museum

At Henry Ford Museum®, students meet the people and ideas that have fired America's imagination and changed our lives. Here students will walk where legends have walked as they embark on a journey of inspiration. Documenting nearly three centuries of technological and cultural change, the museum's  collections encompass communications, transportation, industry, and more.
Henry Ford's Greenfield Village

Henry Ford's Greenfield Village

Spread over more than 80 acres , Greenfield Village® brings to life America's Most powerful stories. History comes alive where great American dreams were born: sites such as Thomas Edison's laboratory, Wright brothers' workshop and more.
Henry Ford's Ford Rouge Factory Tour

Henry Ford's Ford Rouge Factory Tour

Fasten your seat belts for the ultimate manufacturing experience, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. Take your students on an awe-inspiring thrill ride and venture behind the scenes at one of the world's largest automotive complexes, where Ford F-150 trucks are built.
Motown Historical Museum

Motown Historical Museum

The museum exhibits trace the roots of Motown’s remarkable story and chronicle its impact on 20th century popular culture and musical styles. The story begins with Berry Gordy, Jr. and a small house in Detroit that he christened, Hitsville USA (now home to Motown Historical Museum). The story continues as Motown evolves into a major entertainment enterprise that was among the most diverse and influential in the world.
Pewabic Pottery

Pewabic Pottery

Pewabic Pottery is a living treasure and offers visitors an exciting glimpse of a little known part of American history. Founded in 1903 during the Arts & Crafts Movement, Pewabic is nationally renowned for its tile and pottery in unique glazes.

The Renaissance Center

The Renaissance Center

A one hour tour showcases the face of Detroit's most famous building and outlines the rich history that General Motors shares with Detroit. Take a glass elevator ride to the 72nd floor for a 360 degree view of two countries!