Bank of America Museums on Us
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch account holders have the opportunity for a complimentary ticket to visit The Wright each month, on the first full weekend!
- One (1) free admission ticket per Bank of America / Merrill Lynch cardholder
- To reserve online from the Ticketing Window, select the ticket MUSEUMS ON US ticket and continue with the checkout
- NOTE: Must show your Bank of America card upon check-in (Failure to show card or proof of account will invalidate ticket reservation)
- Offer(s) cannot be combined with other promotional discounts, group rates, or any other discounted admissions.
Hours of Operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM - 7 PM
- Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Holiday Hours
The museum will be closed on the following holidays:
- July 4th, Fourth of July
- November 11th, Veterans Day Observed
- November 26th and 27th, Thanksgiving
- December 24th, Christmas Eve
- December 25th, Christmas Day
- December 31st, New Year's Eve
- January 1st, New Year's Day
Note: Seeing all exhibitions on display takes visitors approximately 2 hours. Arriving during the last hour of any given day may impact one's ability to view all exhibitions, and should be done at their own discretion.
Admission
Your purchase keeps our doors open, so history stays accessible for everyone.
Note for Groups: Discounted rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Call for more details or visit the link below.
- General Admission Rates
- Adults (18–61): $15
- Seniors (62+): $12
- Youth (6–17): $12
- Children (5 & under): Free
- Members: Free
Note: Add $10 for Premiere Exhibitions (including Members), except for children 5 & under.
- Group Admission Rates
- Adults, age 18-61 - $14
- Seniors, age 62 and over - $11
- Children, age 6-17 - $11
- Museum Members and children under 5 - FREE
Note: Add $9 per person for Premiere Exhibitions (including Members), except for children 5 & under.
Youth Tours
We offer a range of educational opportunities for young audiences, including:
- Interpretive tours of exhibitions
- Seminars
- Summer camps
- Workshops
Museum tours, classroom talks, and workshops are linked with the Michigan Department of Education's K-12 Curriculum & Standards in Social Studies, English Language Arts, Art History, World Languages, and other subjects.
Learn more about educational offerings for K-12 students below.
Education Programs
- Workshops
The museum offers engaging workshops developed for children from preschool to high school. The interactive workshop settings compliment the long-term and short-term exhibitions, and thereby encourage exploration and appreciation of the histories and cultures of African and the African Diaspora.
The workshops enhance and/or reinforce the participant’s knowledge in social studies, language arts, geography and visual arts.
- Outreach
On a case-by-case basis, Museum Educator offer classroom talks, assemblies and workshops which have all been designed to link with the Michigan Department of Education’s K-12 Curriculum and Standards in Social Studies, English, Language Arts, Art History, and World Languages.
Held in the fall months, from October through December, these interactive workshops are fun, engaging and educational!
- Camp Africa
A free, week-long day camp open to children ages 7 - 12 during the summertime, Camp Africa offers activities centered around a host of stimulating subjects, from science and technology to engineering, mathematics, and the arts.
Campers will delve into key aspects of African-American history and culture while participating in activities related to the core subject areas outlined above.
- Family Activity Series
During this monthly program, a professional storyteller engages children into interactive African-American cultural stories of adventure, using drama, role playing, music and creative problem-solving. New words come to life for children as they move through the dramatic stories with the storyteller.
These character-building stories introduce children to African and African-American cultural morals.
Explore our Events listing page to see when the next Family Activity Series day is coming up.
Current & Upcoming Promotions
- Bank of America Museums on Us
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch account holders have the opportunity for a complimentary ticket to visit The Wright each month, on the first full weekend!
- One (1) free admission ticket per Bank of America / Merrill Lynch cardholder
- To reserve online from the Ticketing Window, select the ticket MUSEUMS ON US ticket and continue with the checkout
- NOTE: Must show your Bank of America card upon check-in (Failure to show card or proof of account will invalidate ticket reservation)
- Offer(s) cannot be combined with other promotional discounts, group rates, or any other discounted admissions.
- Free Admission for Reciprocal Museum Members
The Wright retains membership in several reciprocal museum associations, which allows our members of affiliated institutions to receive free admission at The Wright! We currently lists membership with:
- North American Reciprocal Museums Program (NARM) grants free admission to members of more than 1,400 museums and other institutions across North America.
- Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) gives free admission to more than 400 participating museums in 45 states and territories in the United States; 8 states in Canada
- Michigan Reciprocal Museum program grants free admission to 16 member museums across the state of Michigan.
If you retain membership with an institution that is affiliated with any of the above groups, you are entitled to similar member benefits at The Wright! They include:
- Free admission ticket(s) for active NARM, ROAM & Michigan Reciprocal Museum members (1 ticket for individuals and up to 4 tickets for families)
- To reserve online from the Ticketing Window, select Reciprocal Museum Membership (NARM/ROAM) ticket and the amount of ticket(s) based on your membership.
- NOTE: Must show your active membership from an affiliate museum or institution upon check-in (Failure to show proof of membership will invalidate ticket reservation)
- 10% Discounts at our Museum Store
- Offer(s) cannot be combined with other promotional discounts, group rates, or any other discounted admissions.
Getting to The Wright
Location
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, in the city's thriving Midtown region.
If you see the Michigan Science Center and the Detroit Institute of Arts, then you've made it. We're right next door!
Address
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Telephone
313-494-5800
PARKING AT THE WRIGHT
Museum Parking
The Cultural Center Parking Lot is located just behind the Wright. Enter on John R. Street. The cost is $7 per vehicle.
Street Parking
Metered spots are available along Warren and Farnsworth Avenues, and on Brush Street. Hourly rates range from $1 to $2. Pay for parking with the ParkDetroit app.
Bus Parking
Drop off visitors along the Warren Avenue entrance, and then park along Warren or Farnsworth Avenues, or on John R. Street.
Additional Visitor Information
- Accessibility
The Wright strives to offer an enriching museum experience for visitors of all backgrounds. To that end, great care has been taken to ensure that all museum spaces are accessible for visitors with disabilities.
Elevators and ramps are accessible from all public areas, and all exhibitions can accommodate wheelchairs (as well as strollers).
A limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available for short-term use from The Wright while on museum property.
Please note: these wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need assistance moving your wheelchair, please arrange for a caregiver or family member to accompany you during your visit to the museum.
- Museum Shop
The Museum Shop is open during museum hours, and sells merchandise that celebrates African American history and culture. You can also shop online anytime.
- Directions & Parking
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is located in the heart of Midtown Detroit, at 315 East Warren Avenue, right next door to the Michigan Science Center (and within one block of the Detroit Institute of Arts).
Well-lit, affordable, secure parking is available to the public behind the museum, in the Cultural Center Parking Lot, accessible from John R. Street, for $7 per vehicle.
We do not have special parking for buses. Buses should drop visitors off at the Warren Avenue entrance, and then seek parking along Warren or Farnsworth Avenues, or on Brush Street.
We encourage visitors with mobility restrictions to park on Upper Farnsworth, to avoid stairs.
- Food & Drink
Food, drink, and chewing gum are permitted in the museum's public areas. In exhibition spaces, however, these items are strictly prohibited.
- Group Tours
Reservations for self-guided tours are required and should be made at least two weeks in advance of your anticipated arrival date.
Parties of all sizes are welcome to book group tours, but discounted admission rates will only be available to groups of fifteen people or more. Regular admission rates apply to parties of less than fifteen people.
If you're interested in scheduling a group visit call us at (313) 494-5800 for more information or fill out the form below.
- Coat Racks
Complimentary coat racks are available in the front entrance of the museum on the main level.
- Photography
Photography in museum exhibition spaces is strictly prohibited. Please leave cameras at home.
- Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available for museum supporters of all ages. High school and college students may be able to earn service learning credits for their work. In order to volunteer, you must do the following:
- Attend an orientation
- Complete an application and security clearance form
Explore available volunteer opportunities today.
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