The Detroit Historical Museum, established in 1928, is one of America’s oldest and largest museums dedicated to metropolitan history.

Over 80,000 square feet of exhibition space house more than 600 historic artifacts in the heart of Detroit’s Cultural Center district.

You and your family will stroll through more than 300 years of metro Detroit history, including a 19th century street scene known as The Streets of Old Detroit, and an authentic auto assembly line known simply as The Motor City.

The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is an historical maritime museum located on The Strand on Belle Isle Park along the Detroit River. This museum places special interest on Detroit's role in national and regional maritime history. The 16,000 square foot museum features exhibits such as one of the largest collection of model ships in the world, and the bow anchor of the legendary SS Edmund Fitzgerald.  

The winning bidder receives a certificate for a one-year Family Membership to The Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Benefits include:

• Free admission to the Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum


• Exclusive invitations to members-only events, including exhibit previews, programs, lectures and parties


• Special discounts on the Society’s popular Behind the Scenes Tours and Historic Houses of Worship Tours


• A 10% discount on all purchases made at the Museums Stores including our online store


• Reciprocal membership at more than 175 historical museums and societies across the country


• Complimentary subscription to the Society’s Making Historyquarterly newsletter


• Belonging to a leading network of metro Detroiters who care about local history


• All memberships are 100% tax-deductible