Travelin' Man

Get an up close look at Bob Seger's long career through this collection of photos by Thomas Weschler, who served as Seger's road manager in the 1960s and 70s. Read more…

1984 World Series Street Portraits

See street photographs by Carlos Diaz. Now open in the Detroit Artists Showcase! Read more…

Thirty-Five | 20

Relive the thrill of the “Detroit Bad Boys” and the “Goin’ to Work” Pistons teams in this joint anniversary exhibition. Read more…

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Visit us on Belle Isle year-round! Highlighting Detroit’s role in regional and national maritime history. Read more…

Detroit 67 Project

Browse 500+ oral histories and explore the award-winning Detroit Historical Museum exhibition. Read more…

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