In Wayne County

Arab American National Museum

13624 Michigan Avenue (at Schaefer), Dearborn 48126 (313) 429-2535 • www.arabamericanmuseum.org

Open Thursday and Friday 11am – 6pm and Saturday 12pm – 6pm. Admission charge. The museum is the first in the country to celebrate the Arab American story. Along with the exhibits there is an auditorium, library/resource center and gift shop. This museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian and can access its programs, speakers, and artifacts. Call to confirm hours.

Automotive Hall of Fame

21400 Oakwood, Dearborn 48124

(313) 240-4000 • www.automotivehalloffame.org

Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm. Admission charge. Classic cars, including a replica of the first gasoline auto, plus interactive exhibits.

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

1100 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Shores 48236 (313) 884-4222 • www.fordhouse.org

Open Tuesday - Sunday with a variety of tours. Call for hours. Admission charge. Designed by Albert Kahn, this family home is representative of the Detroit “auto barons”. It was built in the style of Cotswolds in Worchester, England. Many original pieces from the family art and antiques collection are on view.

Greenmead Historical Park

20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia 48152 (248) 477-7375 • www.Livonia.gov

This 95-acre park site includes Greek revival farmhouse (exhibits), north barn, farmhand house, gardens, and historical village. The village includes homes built in mid-1800s, gift shops, picnic and recreational facilities.

Grosse Pointe Theatre

315 Fisher Rd, Grosse Pointe 48230

(313) 881-4004 • www.gpt.org

Celebrating 75 years, this community theatre performs five “main stage” plays, smaller “black box” productions and has a “youth on stage” program. Log on to the website for more information.

Grosse Pointe

War Memorial

32 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Point Farms 48236 (313) 881-7511 www.warmemorial.org

On Lake St. Clair, this historic site serves as a center for enrichment programs, numerous community events and services in honor of veterans. Built in 1910 as the former home of Russell Alger.

Hamtramck Historical Museum

9525 Jos Campau St., Hamtramck 48212 (313) 262-6571 • www.hamtramckhistory.com

Focuses on Hamtramck’s great past, present and future. Has a wide range of programs and services including slide/ power point presentations, book signings, guest lectures, craft demonstrations, ethnic cultural demonstrations (dance, song, etc.) video presentations and school programs. Open Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4 pm or by appointment.

Mill Race Historical Village

Downtown Northville 48167

(248) 348-1845 • www.millracenorthville.org

This charming historical village was built on 12.5 acres of land preserving architectural styles found in the Northville community prior to 1900. The village consists of an inn, blacksmith shop, school, church, gazebo, rustic wooden bridge, Interurban station and several homes reminiscent of an era gone by. Log on to the website for additional information and calendar of events.

The Henry Ford

20900 Oakwood, Dearborn, 48124 (313) 982-6001 • www.thehenryford.org

Yankee Air Museum

(Located at historic Willow Run Airport)

47884 D Street, Belleville 48111

(734) 483-4030 • www.yankeeairmuseum.org

Closed Mondays. Admission fee. Check website or call for specific hours and cost. Learn about Detroit’s role in winning World War II. See documentary on how Ford Motor Company built more than 8,500 B-24 Liberator heavy bombers. Numerous aircraft and artifacts on display from World War 1 through the Vietnam era and beyond including jet fighters and B-52 Stratofortress. Flight Experience rides on either a B-17 Flying Fortress or B-25 Mitchell bomber (at additional cost) are the ultimate ‘bucket list’ adventures for adults. This small museum offers big memories and promises plenty of smiles.

Plymouth Historical Museum

155 S. Main Street, Plymouth 48170

(734) 455-8940 • www.plymouthhistory.org awe inspiring experience. The Henry Ford is 4 must see attractions ( GreenfieldVillage, IMAX T heater and Ford Rouge Factory Tour) for discovering America its culture,inventions and people. Hundreds of hands on ways to explore, enjoy and be inspired. Museum hours 7 days a week 9:30am 5:00pm Greenfield Village (seasonal log on to websi te forhours) Factory Tours and Imax Theater log on to website for additional information Admission charge.

Admission fee. Open 1:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Features special events, historical exhibits specializing in Victorian reproductions, and gift shop.

Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill

10685 Warren Road, Plymouth 48170 (734) 455-2290 • www.plymouthorchards.com

16 varieties of apples, cider mill, country store, petting farm, music offered most weekends. Seasonal.

Wyandotte Museum

2610 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte 48192

(734) 324-7284 • www.wyandotte.net

Admission fee. The museum is housed in the Victorian Ford-Mac Nichol home, built in 1896. The building features a wraparound porch, turret, six fireplaces, and original decor. The museum offers archives and exhibits highlighting local history; other buildings on site.

All The World’s a Stage

66130 Van Dyke

Washington Township 48095

(586) 243-2253 • http://atwas.org

With a belief that the arts are central to the educational, social, and aesthetic development of children, this award-winning theatre arts education program offers youth an opportunity to experience theatre both on and off the stage.

Anton Art Center

125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens 48043 (586) 469-8666 • http://theartcenter.org

Housed in a “Carnegie Library,” this premiere organization offers cultural experience year-round including exhibitions by local, regional and national artists; adult and youth classes; a gift shop featuring locally produced art; and special events.

Crocker House Museum

15 Union St., Mount Clemens 48043 (586) 465-2488 • www.crockerhousemuseum.org

Restored Victorian Italianate, built in 1869, it is fully furnished and was home of the first mayor of Mount Clemens. Tours by appointment only.

Grand Pacific House Museum

51065 Washington, New Baltimore 48047 (586) 725-4755

Built in 1881 as a hotel and saloon, it is now a museum with an active membership, meetings and workshops for all ages. Call for days and hours of operation.

Lorenzo Cultural Center

44575 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township 48038 (586) 445-7348 • www.lorenzoculturalcenter.com

Call for hours of operation, varies at different times of year. Adjacent to the Performing Arts Center, featuring multi-dimensional programs relating science, history, culture and the arts.