Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit
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Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 313-494-5800
Site: http://thewright.org/
Site: http://thewright.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:9AM–5PM
- Thursday:9AM–7PM
- Friday:9AM–5PM
- Saturday:9AM–5PM
- Sunday:9AM–5PM
Comments (199)
It wasnt very busy as we came later in the evening, so it felt like we had the museum much to ourselves. With that, I was able to take so many pictures and patiently take in the exhibits of our rich historical culture. I would definitely recommend it to anyone whos interested in American history.
Wonderful employees! Super helpful, went to the King Tut exhibit, daughter on crutches an everyone helped. Even found us a brochure that they had run out of early in the day. I LOVE Egyptian artifacts! Have enjoyed the DIA as well! ❤ 5 stars
An interesting museum in regards to black history and slavery, it was worth my time.
The museum hosted the Detroit Film Awards... It was an awesome event at an awesome venue!!!
One of the best museums Ive had a pleasure to visit. I was not expecting what I experienced.You have to see the exhibitAnd Still We Rise!Very emotionally and satisfying.Wow is all I can say.
For years this was the largest museum in the world, until the Smithsonian was built in D.C. However, it has so many jewels nested within its walls, that no other museum can compare. The staff is great, the exhibits are phenomenal, and the building is beautiful. Make sure you go and support often 🖤🙏🏽 #HOLLA
Very Powerful.Must see. Must pack your patience.Must read. Must pay attention to details of story lines of exhibits.Please dont let your children distract you 🤣This was $25 a pop kinda threw me and wifey off guard... But worth it 💯
Staff are all friendly and happy. Building is well maintained. Currently there is Exhibition on KING Tutankhamun, which is wonderful. And Still We Rise exhibition is so real, astonishing, crafty nicely organized and emotional. I really appreciate the Cicerone, who is knowledgeable, powerful and passionate.
Love the museum. Beautiful exhibits, architecture and a great store!
This place is awesome...Tour guide was helpful...I learned so much and emotional that the things that my people were fighting for, I am now allowed to do freely
Fake Friends Premier by Murray Productions was wonderful! Great ambiance and perfect venue.
Wonderful museum. I would love to visit it again. I didnt get a chance to finish the entire exhibit..
I really enjoyed the museum. I enjoyed the movies I just didnt know where I could take pictures and where I couldnt. The slave ship is really daunting. I would really love to come back after the repairs to the basement are done
This was an amazing experience. I like the way its set up, to take you through time. Its like a good story book. I had so many emotions while viewing the exhibit. And nothing really prepares you for what youre going to see and feel. I would definitely recommend. Unfortunately you can not take photos inside the main exhibit
I take my babies here a few times a year. You couldnt possibly learn everything in this museum in one day. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff are very helpful. They offer free admission some days and have different events within the museum. This is a great place to take children for a grand learning experience!
Amazing museum! Very much enjoyed the Still We Rise Exhibit! I was there for 4 hours and still couldnt get enough. The Voting Matters Exhibition was to the point yet very informative. I had a great time at this museum and will be back!
This Is by far one of the best museums I have ever visited. The sculpture and the audio make it seems as if you were living in that era.
A beautiful place to learn about humankinds mistakes. A very deep and powerful history takes you to wrong doings from the past, offering in the same time the key to avoid them in the future.The staff was very professional and helpful. You can use a guide, but the gallery is self explanatory.Dont miss it if you are in Detroit!
I loved it!! I was reminded of some forgotten things and learned a lot more. Prepare to spend about 2 hours inside. There are 5 exhibits on display.
One of my favorite places to visit and participate in various functions. Until recently, the largest museum ever of African American History artifacts and exhibits. Continuing to provide programming that is accessible to all. An educational experience well worth the visit.
The exhibits are an honest look at the past. The journey from Africa through slave ship to the sale of people was creative and an emotional journey. I wish the area with contributions of African Americans was a bit larger, but space is limited - the layout here was amazing as well. The special exhibit, King Tut, was interesting and I look forward to going back to see other special exhibits in the future.
Very nice museum with thoughtful exhibits. Some of the interactive exhibits were hands off due to COVID protocols but we still enjoyed the journey from Africa through the Civil Rights movement. We did spend some time reading the information on all of the exhibits and it took us about an hour and a half to get through everything.
What a beautiful well designed interpretation of just how Black History truly is American History. The staff is very professional and friendly. I look forward to visiting again.
Very interesting to see history. Loved the sounds with some of the events. A must see.
I enjoyed the African World Festival. Positive vibes, good food and an abundance of Blackness. I look forward to the festival! Ill be back next year!!
The experience here is informative and worth the visit. The museum is beautiful in decor and offers a variety of African American past, & present information to stimulate your mind and allow you to reflect on what our ancestors went through long before we were thought of. Take a stroll down the past of our culture and see what amazing things you will learn!
The King Tut exhibit was very informative and had an expansive amount of material. The staff at the Museum was pleasant, helpful and friendly. Thank you for the wonderful service today. It was very much appreciated.
It was a very informative and moving experience to visit this museum, especially the belly of the slave ship. I had chills. If youre in the area, you should certainly go. Military personnel enter for free.
Very well organized exhibits. The current special exhibit of king tut is interesting. A lot of the interactive components are not currently active. I assume because of vivid restrictions.
Important, great effort, moving, but 3 complaints:Too cold, too dark, could not read many exhibits, loud at unnecessary exhibits. Great important lessons in history but needs improvement.
The tour guide we had was engaging and knowledgeable. The exhibits are arranged along a continuum and I was happy to see a focus on Detroit in the context of African American history.
My last visit has been far too long. When I did visit the vintage post cards from some lynchings in America. All displays throughout the facility were well organized for anyone to easily follow the growth of America through the eyes of the African peoples that were brought here. Absolutely bringing more family to visit, learn and gain some insight to who the builders of this country were. Back this year 2022. Thanks
I suggest this Museum, it currently has the King Tut exhibit.... Its definitely worth the visit. Great and helpful staff... And within walking distance to so many wonderful culinary experiences.
The African Museum and such a beautiful wonderful place 2 here and see about history black history I visit from Dallas and I had to bring my mom and my son so they could take part in the wonderful tour that Donovan gave us thank you Donovan such a wonderful speaker
An intense and immersive experience, And We Rise is one of the best exhibits I have seen. Poignant and full of information, this exhibit is a must see while in Detroit.
This was a wonderful experience. My visit was short but I recommend at least an hour for your visit. The information desk was very helpful.
An impressive building with many very good exhibits. The main area is a visual walk through African American history, with more recent history focusing on Detroit.
It exceeded expectations with its hauntingly beautiful immersive experience. This has been curated and designed incredibly. Staff friendly and helpful at every step of the visit as well.
One of the best place to know the history behind. Guide is polite and friendly. She shared the knowledge of every corner around the museum.
The And Still We Rise tour was AWESOME.. Our tour guide, Douglas was the best..Each time Ive visited this museum.. I learn and love it more.💖
Very interesting. Nice gift shop.
This was great! It is so much bigger than it appears from outside! There was so much to see and experience. It was also a great value for what they charge for entry. Be sure to donate a little extra. The gift shop was nice and had some art pieces for sale also. We didnt even get to see the whole museum because we underestimated the size and content of the place.
I have gone to the Charles H. Wright museum many times for school research or just to see the captivating exhibit Still I Rise but to be at Aretha Franklins viewing was magical, magnificent, iconic, and historic. I am now anticipating her exhibit September 21, 2018. If it is anything like the Motown exibit we (Detroit) and visitors are in for a treat!!
Great exhibits with lots of information. Wish I had planned for more time! Will have to go back to see the things I missed.
The museum has a brilliant, very real experience of the African and then the African American journey. We will look forward to visiting often.
Great experience at the Wright Museum! The building is beautiful the exhibits are great, we did a self paced tour through the the exhibit Still We Rise. Gift shop is a little pricey but the staff s very nice & professional.
Wonderful volunteers willing to explain everything. Beautiful museum
Very educational, clean, alot to look at and read while you tour
I love this place! Ive been countless times. Once I took my daughter and I didnt tell her that the Harriet Tubman figure moved and talked. Omg it was so hilarious when she darn near jumped out of her skin from harriets movement and voice 😂I do recall that if you were a bank of America member you get a discount. Pleasant staff!
Fantastic museum with historical connotations. The historic tour is quite sombering. The art pieces are quite beautiful.
Haven’t been back to the The Wright Museum since I was a kid.The When We Rise was an amazing experience. It really dives into the history of Detroit and the world through the African-American experience.You need about 2 or 3 hours to really take in the exhibit and explore the history of Detroit.
Beautiful artwork with vibrant colors. CCH Pounder exhibit was amazing. So much history and so much to learn. Definitely worth the tour!
Wonderful and informative museum. The staff was so cordial and engaging. You definitely need more than 1 visit to take in all of the information, so allow yourself time or plan a 2nd visit to the area.There is so much of American and African history that we arent aware of or that we learn late in life -- this museum is a must to visit so that history isnt hidden.
Really interesting museum in the museum district or Detroit. Absolutely worth it. Actually ended up in a hustle moves dance class down stairs somehow. Overall great experience
Great exhibits on fashion and the history of African Americans right now. Did you know that an African-American woman designed the wedding dress of Jackie O?
It s getting a bit old but it s still great ! Ask for a tout with Don, he s the best. And stop by the shop to support their work.
Incredible experience. Saw King Tut exhibit. It was more than what I expected. Recommend it to anyone. Very good experience.
Excellent exhibits. Most of the displays, you arent able to take photos. Definitely worth visiting.
The museum was an eye opening experience. It illuminated our nations dark history of the enslavement of West African to showing the light our nation can be once those slaves were set free from the peculiar institution, and given an opportunity to live as freemen and women.
The Museum is a Must See! From cultural art to life like sculptures and exhibits. It is moving, if you havent been or taken your kids you need to put it on your list of things to experience.
What a beautiful space! Our tour guide, Jonathon, was amazing and brought the stories to life.
The museum is structurally magnificent and easy to navigate. I enjoyed the displays and the information that was presented. It was very uplifting. It uplifted me so much that purchased a membership.
Walking tour of the history of African Americans from the beginnings of mankind through the journey from Africa to the United States into present day. Very vivid experiential learning. Additional presentations of African American artistic expression.
Has lots of great information displayed in a very realistic manner. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating.
I love this museum. It is full of history that everyone needs to know, especially African Americans.
Very educational. Exhibits are interesting but upsetting at the same time, because of the cruelty that happened to innocent humans. It made my stomach upset waking through the slavery exhibit. Very eye opening.
Love the experience went here for my vacation This is one of the most amazing things Ive seen in my life the True history of the African History
Our history is displayed in such a rich way. I absolutely enjoyed the visit.
The slave exhibition was moving and eye opening. The tour guide was worth every minute!!
Came here for a fashion show to support Kouture for Kolbi, and even though they kept getting rained out, they sure got it together and delivered an excellent fashion show!
Its a great opportunity to experience true black culture and the history that helped to mold this American culture. The museum not only gives you an opportunity to see the great contributions in history, but offers a chance to also learn vital information that is needed to reach not only the African American culture but all cultures. Definitely encourages me to become a member this year!Mr.W.McLin III, M. Ed
The employees were friendly, courteous, and professional! The exhibits were Amazing. Definitely worth going to see.
A cultural jewel, an educational experience for everyone. Without vision, the people will perish. Thank God for Dr. Wright, a true visionary.
Amazing!!!Exhibits took me back to my childhood growing up in Detroit!I love the timeliness from beginning of time til now comparing Detroit with Africa & the rest of the world.
VERY CLEAN & WORTH THE VISIT SEATS ARE CLEAN THERE ARE INFORMATIVE ART & EXHIBITS
Awesome exhibit, glad I experienced this trip with the fifth and sixth grade students if Eagles nest academy!!
This is a beautiful museum, but how do they expect a family to visit with the admission price being so high?
Such a great place full of history.
The staff person took great care of me. I recommend buying a membership. It is well worth. The museum hour have been changed due to covid. Call ahead. The exhibits are amazing, esp the current one Marios paintings. As for parking, if you are lucky, there is parking on the street just north of the museum, the price is right. I wasnt.The museum store salesperson was knowledgeable, a student at wccc. He kept busy during beating up.the store but answered my ? When asked
It Was An Humbling...But Proud Experience... So Ashamed I Just Now Went And Visited Its Been Open To The Public For A Minute ‼️💯
I wish I could have taken pictures of the black history. Exhibit very informative
Loved this extremely educated learning place. We will return with more family.
Very well done museum! Im really impressed with the information and how realistic they try to make everything!
An absolutely wonderful experience. It would have been nice to have the Cafe open.
Great experience my daughter had a tribute ❤️ for June tenth.
Amazing experience. Wonderful how the city,and the world showed up for Aretha Franklin!
Wonderful place to explore for educational purposes, Also nice gift shop to pick up a few gifts for yourself or the holidays
Has been one of the best places Ive been all year. excellent! a must-see!!!
Tickets are pricey but something for everyone to enjoy. Its worth it.
Nice museum but the tickets are over priced in my opinion .
Gotta check this place out! Plenty of history and culture to learn
Excellent experience! The Africian AmericianFestival was Exception! The Vendors werewere well stocked with a large variety of merchandise to choose from. They offered great stage Entertainment .Everyone complimenting each other,Smiles everywhere,Great Variety of Music in the atmosphere. This was one of the best yet!!! Everything and everyone was so peaceful. The great added blessing was.....No Rain. I only wish it was twoweekends in a row. (Some of the vendors were from New York,Chicago and other far away places.) This will give Detroiters additional time to shop and enjoy due to so manychoices already offered for the weekend.Overall I give them 10 star if possible
Such a beautiful, powerful and educational place.....everyone should go visit
Very emotional and educational. I was torn learning about every single thing about the unfortunate African voyage from beginning to the final stop in the Americas. Other than that there is so much rich history of African Americans to be proud of that is at the museum
I love the new Men of Change exhibit, and the other displays as well. The online reservations are a good way to keep crowds down and the staff at the desk were helpful and pleasant!
Love this institution. So much historical information, photos and artifacts. The staff is great too.
Excellent permanent exhibit on African Amercan history, including insight into several different West African cultures, a harrowing representation of the Middle Passage, the hideous institution of slavery in North America, and the long struggle for civil rights, equity, and justice for Black people. Some interesting sidebars specifically about Detroit. Currently, a thoughtful traveling exhibit on Black women in the American womens suffrage movement and a stunning collection of artwork, mostly oil paintings, by Mario Moore. The work by Moore alone is worth a visit.
I enjoy seeing the exhibitions hosted here and the live festivals and community events. Definitely a family friendly and kid friendly environment
I love going to this museum. It is so beautiful inside.
I always have a great time at the Dr Charles Wright Museum in Detroit Michigan I was there for the 50th anniversary of the last poets
Great place to take your family. Kids learned a lot!
Went there for an field trip cool adventure 😎
This organization violated my civil rights yesterday, 11 Feb 22. Ironic...I wont ever go back.
Loved the old time downstairs area, the kid loved the kid rock room where you can make your own music
Fabulous display of black history. Very educational!
Amazing true treasure in the city of Detroit. This museum is a must to see.
A very interesting and educational experience. The museum staff were all incredibly kind, accommodating, helpful and well informed.
The Wright... what can I say? Its our cultural hub... I love the shows they offer, like...Jessica Care Moores Black Women Rock...and Kim Jordans Tribute to Gil Scott Heron...
A wonderful place and great experience from the moment you walk in the door to the time that you leave
You havent seen Detroit if you havent been to the Wright Museum. One of Detroits gems and to some best kept secrets. There is culture and history to be learned especially for African Americans but for all people too.
This place really hit me in a heavy emotional way. It had me seeing and understanding the slave trade in a real first person way. It was dark, but eye opening. Great experience and very welcoming and engaging staff!
The main exhibit is haunting and emotional. Everyone should experience this museum. My only issue is that due to covid restrictions we could only get passes for the hour before closing. We tried to come a bit early so we didnt have to rush. We were turned away. Ok, respect safety protocols but Id recommend adjusting appointments. We barely had enough time to get through the whole museum. We definitely felt rushed at the end. And the young intern at the gift shop allowed us to roam around for 5 mins (we made sure to get inside before the they officially closed) and we when we were ready to buy plenty of items --he said he had closed & thought we were just looking Really?! So you lost business and almost soured a wonderful experience. Exhibits get a 5. External experience/staff 3.5
I was looking forward to it since the Covid-19 and now the Delta variant. All in all it was great to be among so many people and the shopping was awesome even manage to buy a few items. Love this.
A great place to visit. Very informative. The presentation is super. Dont miss out
For all of my black folks this is a must visit if you live in or just traveling to Detroit. For everyone else this is a excellent place to visit if you want to learn the true history of African Americans and Africans. Everyone visit
My sister and I had time for one museum. We were so happy we choose right. It was a free day, so no admission. The entrance is breathtaking and set the stage. We saw an exhibit on hair and one on black seamstresses/fashion creators through history (mindblowing). The Still We Rise piece was humbling and eye opening. To experience that history on your own, the way it was designed really put things together (Im a visual learner). Great for all ages, whether your fully knowledgeable or not. They also had an event downstairs and I was able to purchase from local artists and jewelry makers. Cannot wait to visit again.
The museum is quite impressive. Not only does it provide a detailed account of the African American experience from the days of slavery, but it has an in-depth view into Detroit’s own rich and diverse history. I’m very happy my family and I came during our time in Detroit. We left with a level of knowledge we did not have before and a renewed sense of the importance of allyship between marginalized communities to ensure equity for all.
This museum is worthy of visiting for the architecture alone. Pay attention to the beautiful doors and the glorious dome. History is controversial but do not shy away from this museum. Visit their website and find an exhibit that captures your interest and go! The current exhibit of Queen is amazing.
First time visit even tho we have always lived here. We spent 3+ hours seeing all the exhibits. The permanent exhibit “And Still We Rise” takes the longest. It is very moving and extremely well done. We learned and relearned much today.The two side art exhibits did not take too long but were very entertaining and worthwhile.The staff and docents were very friendly and helpful. We felt very welcome. (And in case you’re wondering, we are not African-American)Highly recommend this for everyone.
We had a great experience bringing 50 of our high school students here. Our guide Jonathan did such a great job engaging the students and explaining the history. The museum is beautiful and the staff is excellent. Can’t wait to go back next year!
A MUST SEE. A sturdy foundation onto which Our Nation was established. Grateful Descendants!!
Very educational and a great place to learn about African American history. I have visited the museums many times before, but it was great to come during the election time and visit the voting exhibits. I learned quite a bit during this visit.
It was a great cultural experience for my family.
My kids experienced 7wks at this Museum thru Jimiri!! Im gr8ful
A must see if you are in Detroit! I dj here often
We found this museum to be a very important lesson in history. From the minute we walked in the door to our exit about 4 hours later we learned so much. The displays are interesting, though to get the most out of them there is quite a bit of reading to do. A few of the exhibits need some updating, but overall most of the displays were interesting and well-done. The staff was very friendly and helpful making sure we got the most out of our visit.
This is an amazing and powerful museum, an important educational experience for anyone. The thought and time that are put into the “And Still We Rise” exhibit was breath taking. Easily takes 2+ hours but is engaging the entire time. An extremely good value for the tickets too, only $7 for adults! You will not regret this one bit. One thing to note is that you can not take photos inside any of the exhibits.
Excellent 👍 Knowledge and exquisite environment sharing our rich African American legacy!
Loved this place!! It was so interesting and rich with history. The depiction of slavery made me feel like I was truly there and grateful that I didnt have to live during that time. The cost was very inexpensive for the amount of information that you learn. I will definitely visit again!! Highly recommend to all!!
Went there for the african festival...atmosphere was nice ! but lets face it! the museum isnt design for a major festival like that! its not enough room!!
Visited the When We Rise exhibit and was very impressed. It was good, but there were too many of the interactive stations missing. Their were a lot of lost opportunities to educate. The architecture of the building is impressive, the rotunda demands your attention when you walk in. I would appreciate the support given to traditional museums at this location. A little TLC would enhance the experience and maximize the cultural experience. The staff seemed to appreciate their jobs and were welcoming.
This Museum is good for knowing the history of African American people and their struggle.
Attended African festival weekend, very nice cultural event, beautiful African paraphernalia, clothing & food to purchase, decent entertainment, bring enough $$$ to shop with, some great things are extra costly, bring a seat
Gorgeous building. Wish art collection was wider, deeper. I feel so much more potential. Need more aggressive fundraising. Also great job being a community center of celebrations. Todays holiday celebration was enjoyable, well done!
The And Still We Rise exhibit is breathtakingly well executed. The staff are warm, welcoming and professional. The gift shop is a treat. The facility well kept. It was the perfect Mothers Day outing for my friends and me. When I return to Michigan, I will plan to visit again.
The African world festival held there every year is a great event to go see live shows and sample authentic cuisine.
Beautiful space. Loved the trip from african coast to the new world in the cargo ship, it was heavy and emotional. It was worth the 5 stars alone.I do wish there was more actual art like paintings and sculptures done by black artists because there are so many artists creating today. Overall, it was a dope experience. I think there are more present day artists that could be incorporated into a space like this.
I actually went to the African American Festival which was outside of the Museum. It was great! The entertainment was excellent! The crowd was great. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Ive been going every year for several years. I absolutely love going.
I absolutely love the Wright African American museum. The staff is so knowledgeable, the exhibits are so informative and well done. It went during the grand opening as a kid and it is still just as wonderful. Glad I got to take my children.
Very moving and beautiful...you should all go!
I really enjoyed my most recent visit. The staff was really friendly and greeted us with a smile. The main exhibit was very informative and delivered a hair raising experience. Its crazy to learn how and why actual people were enslaved and abused. With this exhibit its easy to see how the ghosts of the American slavery era is still influencing todays policy. In reality this country roll has not changed much. My only suggestion is better lighting to make reading the walls easier.
Omg it was amazing and a must see. I will come again.
This was, by far, the best African American museum that I have been to, so far. It wonderfully captured the journey from Africa, and the making of a slave, to present day, and our celebrating our first black President. The exhibits were breathtaking! I had to pause for a long moment when i stepped into the exhibit displaying what it was like for my ancestors in the belly of the ship. I will be back. I loved it.
The African World Festival was beautiful, please check it out over the weekend! Such beautiful outfits for men and women!
Excellent museum! Good to learn about the history.
A Great Museum telling the story of African American History starting in Africa coming forward. I was do educated and impressed, the Museum actually has the replica of a slave ship. A Great place to visit, give yourself plenty of time.
We visited on a cold, quiet mid-week winter day. We spent a little over two hours in the museum, and could have spent more time. The museum is beautiful, architecturally, with an impressive entrance rotunda. The exhibit And Still We Rise provides an historical overview of African American history and is very well done. We learned a lot about the history of the slave trade, and the depictions of a slave ship made a huge impression. The only disappointment was that most of the interactive components of the exhibit seemed to be either turned off or not functioning.We also visited the Aretha exhibit, which was small but enjoyable, and the hair and fashion exhibits which honestly were fun but didnt contribute much to our understanding of African American culture or history in those areas.Everyone working at the museum was very friendly and enthusiastic-- staff and volunteers both. In fact, our interactions with volunteers really made our trip special-- they were knowledgeable, personable, and just lovely. After we left, we commented on how outstanding our interactions were with people at this museum compared to some other world class museums we have visited!
I was totally excited when my clients chose this museum as their wedding venue! The staff there is very professional, really easy to work. They made my clients wedding feel like a priority. The historic artifacts served as a unique backdrop which set the tone for the day! This is definitely one of Detroit’s precious jewels!
Brilliant museum!! The we will rise again exhibition is comprehensive and inventively laid out. We spent a good 2 hours in this part and I wish we’d had more time. We were there for a small Aretha Franklin exhibition and a couple of others on fashion and hair. I really can’t speak highly enough of this museum and it’s staff. A must for all visits to Detroit and such an important part of the city’s modern history.
Breathtaking, heartbreaking, and very educational.Please being some tissues when you go, as you will see and experience the horrors that our African brothers and sisters faced at the hands of cruel money hungry people. I have been to my fair share of museums including the Holocaust museum in Washington DC, and I would consider parts of this museum just as powerful and heartbreaking.The staff is friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have.
Staff was on time and excellent helping with my Mothers 80th Birthday dinner. We went on a tour and it was an experience I will never forget. People must come and see what, where it all begun, slavery and the history. I cried for my ancestors and I thank God they dont have to suffer like animals anymore.
We were late getting there, so were only had an hour to spend in the museum. It was beautiful. well put together, extremely realistic and extremely emotion provoking. I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND that everyone that can go, GO and bring your children so that can FEEL and UNDERSTAND the struggle we as a people have endured! It took me years to get there but I ABSOLUTELY will return and spend HOURS !
For US... This was a BEAUTIFUL Kwanza celebration
Great experience. Much larger exhibit than I thought, truly showed the struggle of the African Americans. Theres even a portion the resembles the actual conditions of a slave ship. Truly horrific what our American ancestors were capable of.
Spent two hours, wish I had the time for two more. Museum was awesome, some of the guest personal could be more friendly.
It was good to see young people and kids dancing and singing very very good
I loved every minute of my experience there. The staff pretty much had to tell me to leave, I was there 3 hours and way past closing time and I didnt even finish reading all our history. A must visit for every African American. Friendly and courteous staff. Lol, a BIG difference from the Motown Museum in regards to customer service.
A wonderful, beautiful place to visit. A must see. We enjoyed the Aretha Franklin exhibit.Some of the interactive exhibits were not working. It was disappointing not to be able to hear Motown music selections or the gospel songs in the church exhibit.The staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Talking to a live person waste of time go on the websight to get accurate information. Went there after talking to someone on the phone 3 times they never mention by * Reservations only* Good thing we didnt have to drive that far. Its called customer service just tell the customer to go on the websight when there ready. They no its by reservations only. Thumb down to the person answering the phone. Complete customer service wanted.
This is a world class museum. Outstanding.
Good place to take the family. My wife and I went during the African World Festival, Al B. Sure preformed.
Amazing museum. It is a gem. Dont miss it. A must in the cultural district in Detroit.
Filled With lots of history it interesting artifacts. The building is beautiful and very spacious, It is clean and well kept, You can also rent space for special events such as wedding. If you’re looking for something to do in Detroit this is my recommendation.
Every time I visit I see or learn something new! This is not a one-time kinda museum. And my mission is to bring and help educate all my friends and family about the importance of bringing our children here to learn not just our history, but history period. I absolutely love it here.
I always love visiting the new exhibits.
Very educational experience for all ages and races. Highly satisfied with the detailed visual and audio. There was a lot of work put into every piece of information presented. Please plan at least a few hours for your visit. Take the time to engage in conversation with children and teens so they can understand how far we have come as a nation.
They give you a timeframe to enter when you reserve a time and when we arrived most of the doors were locked we had to walk all the way around and then when we did get to the right door they said we were too late. BY ONE MINUTE!! Which was because they locked all of the doors AN HOUR EARLY! Absolutely terrible establishment and a waste of a trip, do better!
Its such an experience. I took one of the tours with my class (our guide was Johnathan), and he really told us all the information in such a beautiful way, despite the tough topics discussed at times. Its full of history and leaves you full of wonder and amazement. I think everyone should go to this place.
I went to view the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. Everything was run to perfection. The Staff were courteous and did an excellent job! The Museum is beautiful and has a lot to offer. Everyone that visits Detroit needs to stop by!
Nice exhibits, especially the voting exhibit which was very informative regarding some high level issues relating to how elected officials have manipulated the system/laws to secure themselves as the permanent political class
This was a great museum. We learned a lot about the African American experience from the beginning. We loved each exhibit and how these exhibits brought the story to life. Our children were able to understand the material even though they are young. The staff was friendly and helpful. We look forward to returning again to see new exhibits.
Definitely a must go when youre visiting the Detroit area. Ive been numerous times and the exhibits are unique and informative as well as based on facts. The museum itself is an amazing and beautiful structure.
Its really beautiful. I went to see Nicole from New York Times talk about her book and the hardships of being what people called African American and how we made American because without us there would be no America. That we ARE the Americans. It was beautiful.
Fellow teachers and I brought our students from Flint, Michigan to the museum today. What a phenomenal experience. Doug and Jonathan, our docents, were fantastic. They made sure we had a spectacular time. They were engaging, fun, informative, and so personable. Ms McKinney, the educator who led our craft class, was equally engaging and energetic. I have taken classes to the museum in the past, but none of the visits were as enjoyable as this one. Based on the conversation I heard on the way home on the bus, I got the feeling my students had an even better time than I thought.
I learned so much more about my history and how much we put into this world. I am so happy this museum exists. I guarantee that you will learn more here than you did in grade school (unless your school taught you more than just MLK and Rosa Parks). There is a lot of levels so bring your walking shoes. This is beautiful and the world needs to see this.
I went to a talk and reception for an exhibit on President Obama given by photojournalist Andre Smith. The photos are breathtaking and inspirational. Smith explained his process for determining the best angle, space, subjects and subject matter to shoot. His attention to detail is both superb and amazing. The exhibit runs through June 30, 2019 and is worth seeing.
We have had the opportunity to visit some of the largest black museums in the country the one in Washington DC, Philadelphia & Cincinnati... But none of those brought to life the experience of being stored in a slave ship as cargo... It is a visual and autubel experience that you will never forget. It also led to us purchasing a family membership to bring back the remainder of our family and grand kids to see and hear the experience.
Great museum!!! Just wish they have parking
I LOVE the Charles H. Wright Museum. I frequent the Museum often, but make it a priority to be there during Kwanzaa celebrations. The Charles H. Wright is the crown jewel of Detroit, and I pray it continues to provide great cultural and historical knowledge for posterity! Peace and blessings.
This is truly a place where history comes alive. I was amazed at how much history the museum itself has. From its humble beginnings till now its full of awe. A Great place for meetings and events catered or not. Good for school outings must visit if you live in Detroit, Michigan or out of state.
Such mixed feeling about being in this sacred space; such fantastic music, so many good people, so many vendors, such a hot day, so few masks...
Amazing place with detailed information, maps, and quotes.
I visited this museum for the first time last week and it exceeded my expectations. The employees were friendly and welcoming, and the exhibits were engaging, powerful, and well done. I will definitely be back!
Ive always enjoyed each time I came to the museum each exhibit opened my mind to a higher level which enhance my knowledge thanks for this great experience 😁
Its a very well put together museum. My wife and I went this past Saturday and it just about brought us to tears. The museum will run you through a gauntlet of emotions. I recommend this museum for families
Loved it, Loved it. What a wonderful experience. I would like to go back and spend more time. So much knowledge and history to be shared. What a eye opening opportunity. To see what I have read in books gave me a better understanding on what really happened. Take the time to fill what others have lived.
Impressive and educational museum. Beautiful exhibits with full scale recreations of traditional African markets, slave ships, and historical black-owned businesses in Detroit. I actually preferred this museum to the National Museum of African American History in DC. They dont allow photography, however, which I think is a shame. The building was almost empty when I was there on a Saturday afternoon. Social media posts could help bring awareness and create interest in attending
Every young person should attend this museum and get a guided tour. The school should then hold discussions to explore the past and analyze to change the future for this country. This is a great start.Next, they should attend a Jewish Museum like the one on Richmond Road inn Cleveland,Ohio. Then hold another discussion and continue until they conclude that America is a Melting Pot and it doesnt be long to one group.
Very informative, clean and easily accessible.
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 2023:
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2022-02-19Staff was great! Museum is beautiful! So interactive And realistic. Plus the King Tut exhibit on display right now is absolutely amazing!
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2022-05-16The CHW Museum was great! This was the youngest’s first visit and she was fascinated. The King Tut Exhibit was so worth the visit. There’s an exhibit, “Still We Rise” which shared info regarding our history from its origin, successes, struggles, natural resources, to present day progression. The tour guides are amazing, animated, which kept it intriguing and knowledgeable. We couldn’t see everything in this one visit so we are looking forward to returning soon!
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2022-03-27Xavier was THE best guide! He was animated and informative and so thoughtful! I cant wait to go back. I learned so much ❤
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2021-09-28I have been to this museum in Detroit 4 times and will come back 400 times. This is a very well put together museum.My brunch group is from CLEVELAND Ohio and we spent a day in Detroit and the ladies that came was very pleased and told everyone they knew about the Charles H Wright Museum.Wonderful staff and very professional.I truly think it’s not enough words that I can express my appreciation for the Charles H Wright Museum.Thank you Thank you Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Review №5
2022-01-17My favourite museum ever. Very well done and the staff are SO friendly! It’s definitely worth the drive across the border! 🤩
Review №6
2022-06-28A must see stop for anyone visiting Detroit. The Still I Rise exhibit is great. The King Tut exhibit is a must see. It is one of the priciest museums Ive visited throughout the world, but it was worth the cost of admission.
Review №7
2022-04-02Very well done museum. Had some interactiveness, which helped convey the information. We learned a lot! Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable.
Review №8
2022-06-21While it is a great venue, I would suggest calling ahead. Our group was not able to see the whole museum during normal business hours because they were closing early for a wedding. We had purchased tickets ahead of time online but could only explore the museum for 45 minutes because of the early closure. There was no indication this was occurring when purchasing tickets, and several in our group were disappointed. The venue can obviously be rented out, so I would call ahead to verify availability. Other than the lack of notice and short visit, everything was beautiful and staff were nice.
Review №9
2022-07-03I was not impressed with any of the exhibits. We went to see the King Tut exhibit but I was not impressed with the replicas. I felt that for the rest of the exhibits they missed an opportunity to show more African history and instead focused on the worst possible which is slavery. I feel there is so much more to share with people who visit. I personally wanted to see more about the origins of African culture. I did not learn anything that is not common knowledge. Sorry but its how I felt upon leaving. Instead of being impressed..I felt they showcased the oppression..not the rising.
Review №10
2021-09-04Necessary space. We need more spaces to highlight African American art, History and heritage. I loved how they had the flags of all these countries with African descent on the main hall.