Completing the art and culture hot bed of Midtown Detroit is this shining light of American history, too often skipped over in school textbooks. The best part about this museum is the staff, so try to visit when they’re doing the tours because the docents are remarkable and do an amazing job of contextualizing everything.

Admission
$8 for adults, $5 for seniors, $5 for kids 3 to 12, free for children under 3

Hours
Closed on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday