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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

When
Visit on your scheduleTue-Wed 9 AM-5 PM; Thu 9 AM-7 PM; Fri-Sun 9 AM-5 PM; closed Monday; closed Nov 26-27, Dec 24-25, Dec 31-Jan 1
Where
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Youth (6-17) $12; Children (5 & under) Free
Cost
Adults (18-61) $15; Seniors (62+) $12; Youth (6-17) $12; Children (5 & under) Free; Members Free; add $10 for Premiere Exhibitions (including Members), except for children 5 & under; Bank of America Museums on Us: one free ticket per cardholder each month on the first full weekend
Organizer
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

One of the world's largest museums dedicated to African American history and culture, located in Detroit's Midtown cultural district. General admission is $15 for adults (18-61), $12 for seniors (62+) and youth (6-17), free for children 5 and under and for members; premiere exhibitions add $10 (except children 5 and under). Bank of America cardholders get one free ticket per month on the first full weekend (Museums on Us). Open Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday 9 AM-5 PM, Thursday 9 AM-7 PM, closed Monday. Closed Nov 26-27, Dec 24-25, Dec 31 and Jan 1. The museum runs a monthly Family Activity Series with a professional storyteller (dates on its events page).

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