The Detroit Historical Museum ranked as the best alternative landmark in Michigan.

Special After-hours Tour at the Ford Piquette Plant Museum this Friday. Enjoy antique cars, small bites, and drinks!

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During the festival, ticketholders will get a free T-shirt and be able to release their own Monarch butterfly.

Starting at 6 p.m., participants will be able to test their knowledge, meet live desert-dwelling animals and learn to tie roping knots.

Test your knowledge at an adults-only Valentine's trivia night at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum this month.

Enjoy a traditional tea at the Kempf House in downtown Ann Arbor.

The downtown Tree Town hands-on center has a big schedule of activities and events lined up to keep kids busy.

The Henry Ford Museum opened a permanent holiday exhibit that features almost 7,000 ornaments for the holiday season.

Tour the historic Kempf House Museum on Division St. this weekend.

The Arab American National Museum is hosting its annual gala event to raise money to support the Dearborn-based museum, the only one of its kind in the country.

Explore the night sky and the depths of deep sea waters this month at U-M Museum of Natural History's planetarium.

The family-friendly science museum is temporarily rolling back the cost of admission to match ticket prices from when it opened in 1982.

Boasting its unique connection to famed artist Vincent van Gogh, the Detroit Institute of Arts is showcasing his works and his story in a new exhibit opening in October.

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Board of Trustees will start a search for Drumm's successor this fall.

See titles and screening times for planetarium shows at U-M right now.

Enjoy longer hours at the U-M's Museum of Natural History through August.

Get an early start at Cinco de Mayo festivities and Mountain Dew takes over in Hell, MI.

Spring is heating up with several park cleanups to celebrate Earth Day, Olivia Rodrigo and shows for the whole family.

Easter is upon us which brings plenty of events to bring the whole family to all weekend long.

Black History Month acknowledges generations of African-Americans who fought for freedom, justice, and equality. Events are typically held each February to acknowledge and celebrate Black history and culture.

The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History revealed its upcoming schedules for spring break, the planetarium and tours.

A collectible Jim Harbaugh bobblehead has just hit the market ahead of Friday's Orange Bowl game.

Students and teachers can soon take a field trip to tour the exhibitions at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) for the first time since the pandemic struck.

Jeffrey "Buddy" Stark joins U-M as the new planetarium director at its Museum of Natural History.

The city of Detroit is full of rich history, especially when it comes to music -- and what would music be without radio?

See what's on tap at UMMA this fall.

A new exhibit at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum invites visitors of all ages to have an immersive STEAM experience.

Our 2021 summer bucket list includes eight ideas to help you embrace the summer after a stressful year-and-a-half.

Our 2021 summer bucket list includes eight ideas to help you embrace the summer after a stressful year-and-a-half.

Detroit’s Motown Museum is seeking audition videos for its “Amplify: The Sound of Detroit” singing competition.

The Cultural Center Planning Initiative is hosting a webinar for the public to share proposed designs for the project and a digital strategy for the cultural district in Detroit.

UMMA and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology have reopened their doors to the public.

U-M's Museum of Natural History will be opening its doors soon with limited hours and reduced capacity.

Reservations for select times between July 1-18 will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Friday.

Matt Linke is retiring after more than three decades at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.

The work of American icon Jim Henson -- the mind behind “Sesame Street,” “The Muppet Show,” “Labyrinth,” “Fraggle Rock,” “The Dark Crystal” and more -- will be on display at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

At 10 a.m. on Friday, discounted tickets to visit the museum at select dates and times in June go on sale.

Tickets for admission must be reserved in advance to ensure safe social distancing.

Here at home it’s one of Metro Detroit’s major attractions, a life sized open air history museum.

The Grammy Museum will reopen next month after being closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The exhibit is now open 24/7 for members of the public.

ANN ARBOR – It’s been a long year of closures, and one group that has felt it the most is parents. Luckily, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has begun offering reservations for pods of up to 25 people to come and enjoy the beloved children’s museum. How it works:Each pod pays a set price for a group up to 25 people (including babies). To qualify, the registrant must be an EBT or WIC card holder. The card must be shown to museum staff on the day of their reservation.

A museum in Saginaw has a hip-hop exhibition that they’ve made virtually for everyone to enjoy. The virtual exhibit will highlight over 150 cultural objects that tell the story of hip-hop’s influence on culture, film, music, and more. The Marshall M. Fredrick Museum believes that museum professionals need to take the lead in the community to expose people to all cultures. The museum is the first of its kind to feature historical memorabilia from the world of hip-hop. The museum also has a virtual film speaker series.

DETROIT – For decades, WGPR-TV in Detroit provided a distinct perspective as the first Black-owned TV station in the country. It was a movement spearheaded by Karen Hudson Samuels, who worked as the station’s news director for years. He sold several properties to raise enough money, with which he launched the TV station in 1975. “My mom said to call the station and talk to Karen Hudson or Joe Spencer,” James Jackson said. WGPR aired its last TV show in 1995, offering a distinctly Black perspective for three decades.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A selfie museum is opening in Southfield on Friday. The Pose Experience is a museum where you can escape all the troubles of the world and really step up your social media game. AdAlong with their friend Kierra Pack-Henderson, they came up with the idea to create a selfie museum. “The Pose Experience is an immersive and interactive 3D selfie museum and event space in Metro Detroit located in Southfield, Michigan,” Hughes said. “Our selfie space will serve as somewhere where you can literally create your dream world,” Hughes said.

DEARBORN – The first exhibition covering various forms of American auto racing will open on March 27 inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. The exhibit covers stock car, sports car, drag racing, Indy car, hill climbing and land-speed racing. The In the Driver’s Seat Simulators presented by Brembo, allow visitors to virtually experience what it’s like to drive the world’s fastest cars on the most challenging tracks. In the Driver’s Seat does cost an extra fee. READ: Top NASCAR drivers to honor two Henry Ford nurses during Cup Series race

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – The Cranbrook Art Museum will allow visitors to reserve the entire museum for themselves on Wednesdays. They will offer three, one-hour time slots for private groups of up to six people or individuals to reserve the museum. The offer runs through January and February and could potentially expand into March. Time slots are available at 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.You will be able to explore the galleries and the museum shop. Staff will be onsite to provide an overview of the current exhibitions but otherwise interactions will be limited.

If you work or study at the University of Michigan and are a valid Mcard holder then you’re in luck. The U-M Museum of Natural History just reopened to students, faculty and staff with special hours on Fridays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Swipe your valid Mcard at the host desk. Wear a face mask anywhere on the University of Michigan campus including indoors and outside. The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is in the Biological Sciences Building at 1105 N. University Ave.✉ Like what you’re reading?

DEARBORN Dearborns historical Henry Ford Museum is experiencing financial woes due to the coronavirus pandemic. In March when the first coronavirus cases in Michigan were announced the museum temporarily closed. The museum previously canceled its 2020 Summer Camps and announced temporary layoffs in April in response to the pandemic. The museum recently launched a fundraising effort called Reactivate the Henry Ford. To learn more about the fundraising effort visit the museums website.

DEARBORN, Mich. The Henry Ford Museum announced its reopening amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic after being closed to the public since March. Businesses across Michigan have been recently cleared to reopen with restrictions under Governor Gretchen Whitmers MI Safe Start Plan as the states spread of COVID-19 slows. READ: Heres everything thats reopening Monday in Michigan after COVID-19 shutdownOfficials say the museum sites will reopen in phases, beginning by operating only from Thursday through Sunday with limited and timed visitation. Hands-on activities will no longer be available at museum sites to prevent the spread of COVID-19. READ MORE: Reopening Michigan amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Stahls Auto Museum in Chesterfield is a car lovers dream. It is the home of historical automobiles and most of them were built, manufactured, and designed in the Detroit area. Visiting the Stahls Automotive Foundation is a reminder that, at some point, cars were more than just a form of transportation. At the museum, you can also see the collection of gas pumps, road signs, oil cans, and other car-related accessories from the Depression-era. To take a drive down memory lane and see some of the vehicles for yourself, click on the video above.

DEARBORN, Mich. The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn announced Friday that it will remain closed through June 28 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. MORE: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres where we stand as of Saturday morningIn addition to the museum closure the institutions 2020 Summer Camps are also canceled. Officials say a new task force has been established to develop a phased reopening plan for the museum that focuses on protecting public health and safety. The museum has been closed since March and announced employee lay offs in April. Visit the museums website here for more information regarding their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published: May 14, 2020, 10:42 amDETROIT – The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) has moved its “Thursdays at the Museum” program online due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. MORE: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s where we stand as of Thursday morningThe art museum has been closed since March due to the state’s stay-at-home order. “Thursdays at the Museum” curates content for local residents who are 55-years-old and older. Interested individuals can experience the live program at 1 p.m. every Thursday on the museum’s website. MORE: Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates MuseumWeek’s theme of ‘togetherness’ with unity video