Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
History Museum · Detroit, Michigan
The Charles H. Wright Museum sits in Detroit's Cultural Center, close to the Detroit Institute of Arts, and is one of the largest museums of African American history in the world. It was founded in 1965 by Dr. Charles H. Wright, a Detroit physician who wanted a public institution that told the story of Black Americans in full. The core exhibit, And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture, is a long walk from Africa through the Middle Passage, slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Great Migration and the civil rights era. Detroit was a final station on the Underground Railroad and a destination for families leaving the South, so the local thread is strong. The subject matter is heavy and handled with care; some scenes are confronting for children. Plan two to three hours, more with a tour. Rotating exhibits change often, so look at the calendar first. Hours and ticketing change, so confirm before you go.
315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
Commonly open Tuesday to Saturday in the daytime and Sunday in the afternoon, with Monday closed, though hours have shifted over the years and holidays differ, so confirm on the museum calendar before you drive in. Last entry is usually an hour or so before closing, and And Still We Rise takes at least an hour to do properly, so arriving late shortens the visit badly. Some evenings and community days carry free or reduced admission and special programs; confirm the current schedule, since these are not always well advertised. School groups fill weekday mornings in term time, and February and June are the busiest months.
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