Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Dossin Great Lakes Museum Showcasing the story of the Great Lakes and Detroit’s role in regional and national maritime history and Marlene L. City of Detroit III, the S.S.
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Located on Strand Drive on Belle Isle, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum is dedicated to showcasing the story of the Great Lakes, with a special emphasis on Detroit’s role in regional and national maritime history. Permanent exhibits include Built by the River in the John A. Boll Foundation Gallery, the Miss Pepsi vintage championship hydroplane, the Gothic Room from the S.S. William Clay Ford pilot house, and one of the largest known collections of scale model ships in the world. Significant artifacts include a bow anchor from the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald and an 18th century British canon salvaged from the Detroit River. Visit http://detroithistorical.org/dossin-great-lakes-museum/exhibitions for a full list of exhibitions.

Learn more about Detroit's water and sewage service history in a new pop-up exhibition that recognizes the 10th annivers...
10/03/2026

Learn more about Detroit's water and sewage service history in a new pop-up exhibition that recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Great Lakes Water Authority! See it through the end of October in DeRoy Hall.

🎥 Our we**am is back! We've been having some technical difficulties since the storm on Belle Isle, but you can find the ...
09/25/2026

🎥 Our we**am is back! We've been having some technical difficulties since the storm on Belle Isle, but you can find the live feed of the Detroit River on YouTube again 24/7, courtesy of Boatnerd.

*Reminder that we're CLOSED today except for Dossin After Dark tonight. You can find any changes to our standard hours at detroithistorical.org/visit

Detroit River Watch We**am - The Dossin Great Lakes Museum provides...

Our new mural is complete! 🎨🌤️🌊 Artist Brontae Williamson joined us this morning to unveil the finished Paint-by-Number ...
09/23/2026

Our new mural is complete! 🎨🌤️🌊 Artist Brontae Williamson joined us this morning to unveil the finished Paint-by-Number version of her original design "Currents in Color."

See it on the west side of our building as you approach on The Strand.

The museum will be CLOSED today for a private event. We'll see you tomorrow! Remember, you can find any changes to our r...
09/12/2026

The museum will be CLOSED today for a private event. We'll see you tomorrow! Remember, you can find any changes to our regular hours on our website.

With two great museums, the Detroit Historical Society offers engaging opportunities to learn about and explore the city's rich history, from its automotive legacy to its maritime heritage.

Today! In addition to Afternoon Jazz at the Dossin with the Stephen Grady Quartet, you can help create our new community...
08/30/2026

Today! In addition to Afternoon Jazz at the Dossin with the Stephen Grady Quartet, you can help create our new community paint-by-number mural. Drop-in painting will be set up between 2 and 4 p.m. 🎨🌳

This weekend! Join us for our final Educator Workshop and free guided tours on Saturday. Sunday, catch our last Afternoo...
08/28/2026

This weekend! Join us for our final Educator Workshop and free guided tours on Saturday. Sunday, catch our last Afternoon Jazz at the Dossin performance for the season.

🌻 Blooming Maps: Educator Professional Development Workshop Saturday, 8/29 | 10 am-3:30 pm

🗺️ Saturday Guided Tours - Free! Saturday, 8/29 | 11 am & 1 pm

🎷 Afternoon Jazz at the Dossin: Stephen Grady Quartet Sunday, 8/29 | 2-4 pm

Details and registration: detroithistorical.org/events

Address

100 Strand Drive # 3
Detroit, MI
48207

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(313) 833-1805

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