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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

A sight in Midtown, Detroit, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Weekday morning.

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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Midtown, Detroit
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Why go

Midtown museum whose core exhibit walks from a slave-ship hold to Detroit's civil-rights and Motown years.

It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Detroit, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 3 sights. The closest of our other picks is Detroit Institute of Arts, 0.2 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Midtown
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Weekday morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Detroit Institute of Arts

    Major art museum anchored by Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Eastern Market

    Historic public market with produce sheds, murals and specialty food shops.

    Shopping · 1.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple

    Detroit's largest NYE party fills the Masonic Temple's Crystal and Fountain ballrooms with DJs, stage acts and a midnight balloon drop.

    Activity · Downtown Detroit · 1.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Supino Pizzeria

    Thin-crust pizza in Eastern Market, a local favorite.

    Food · 1.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Cliff Bell's

    Restored 1930s jazz club near Grand Circus Park, with live music most nights and a full dinner menu.

    Drinks · 1.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Cliff Bell's

    Restored 1935 jazz club with an Art Deco bar; NYE brings dinner shows and a midnight set.

    Drinks · Downtown Detroit · 1.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is a stop on our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Detroit

2 more curated sights in Detroit. See the full Detroit guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History itself, we suggest: Weekday morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Detroit weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
Coordinates
42.35878, -83.06095
Destination
Detroit, Michigan
Website
thewright.org

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: quick answers

How much time do you need at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History?

Plan on about 2 hours at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History?

Our pick: Weekday morning. Insider tip: Closed Mondays; open until 7pm Thursdays.

Where is Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History?

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is at 315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA, in Midtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History?

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History appears on Great Lakes Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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