Museum Reviews
Beautiful museum. The exhibit about slaves coming from Africa is heartbreaking. Lots of information about early man..Great exhibit about early Motown. A must see if you are visiting Detroit Nice gift shop too
Looking for a place to visit and take in some culture. This is a stop you should not pass up. The curators are doing a fantastic job bringing in interesting guest artist and speakers. The static museum displays are a bonus and worth the admission. Anyone visiting Detroit should put this on their list as a must see. The location is in the museum district and walkable to the Science Center and the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Beautiful building with a rich history and gorgeous displays, artwork and interactive exhibits inside. Our docent was awesome; very knowledgeable and personable. I learned so much during our visit. Looking forward to going again soon. Photography is largely prohibited in the building.
I took my African American Heritage and History class to the Wright to supplement their in class learning. The exhibits are amazing, and our tour guide Johnathan was absolutely wonderful. He brought personal narrative and life experiences to his presentation and really brought History alive for my students. I would highly recommend anyone interested in learning all the History of the United States to visit.
59th Wright Gala Jit Masters performed the 90s theme with a dope Detroit Jit set.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is truly a gem, a world-class institution that captures the rich history, resilience, and culture of African Americans. Located in the heart of Detroit, the museum's impact is felt immediately upon entering. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, offering an immersive journey through centuries of history.The museum’s signature exhibit, And Still I Rise, stands out as a powerful homage to the endurance, strength, and triumph of Black people through history. Walking through this exhibit, one feels the emotional weight of the struggles and the pride in the victories. The storytelling is vivid, bringing history to life through artifacts, photographs, and narratives that resonate deeply.Sharing the museum with others, especially former Detroiters, is a meaningful experience. It's a reminder of the museum's role not only as a cultural repository but as a place of connection and reflection for all visitors. For anyone looking to understand or reconnect with the African American experience, the Wright Museum is an essential stop—truly one of Detroit’s treasures.
This is a beautiful museum dedicated to telling the truth, honoring the African American experience in Detroit and around the nation. I was at the museum for a reception and we're able to take a staff led tour of the 'And Still I Rise' exhibit. The exhibit fiercely exposes the truth of the enslavement of Black people, with one element being a replica of a ship used for the middle passage. It is gutwrenching and graphic in its description of the horrors of enslavement. The exhibit moves from passage to modern day, helping us understand first survival, then legacies of overcoming, even triumph and surviving. Would love to go again.
PLEASE PATRONIZE!! Take your family as a reminder of that which we came. If you don't know where you came from....
This museum, brimming with untapped potential, is sadly overshadowed by its dismal customer service. As I stepped through the doors, I was met not with a warm welcome but with an icy silence. The gentleman in the gift shop, rather than embodying the charm and warmth one would expect, was aloof and unfriendly, leaving me feeling like an unwelcome intruder in a world of art and culture.
Thanks for a great first experience at The Wright this past Sunday! My aunt and uncle took me here and I was blown away. Just beautiful. Also, special thanks the gift shop workers who allowed my aunt to make an exchange for an item when they were closed to take an account of inventory. Y’all are the real MVPs!
Such a great museum. You'll learn so much about African American culture. I spent 2 hours in here and the security guard named Whitney gave me an awesome tour.
Wonderful place! I have to go back because I didn’t have enough time to see everything. If you really want to experience the museum, make sure to have at least three hours to do so.The people working there are very helpful and extremely friendly.
This is such a beautiful and essential place. We keep an eye on their programs and often get involved. I attended my first formal private dinner there recently and people visiting from out of town gasped as they entered. Amazing catering from Q’a Kitchen.
This was an experiential walk through Afri can history. Very powerful.
My Son took Me to Detroit for Mother's Day to visit Motown Museum and The African American Museum visiting both Museum's was a Wonderful Experience I'll never forget,Staff was friendly .
Very well done. The wax people look real. Learned a lot about the effects of oppression.
Charles H. Wright is the largest single standing African American museum (Smithsonian is a campus). I've gone many times as an educator as well as a private citizen. Hands down... one of my favorite museums! Check the website to see what special exhibits they are hosting. I did a self-guided tour, so the pace is up to you.The 2nd Sunday of every money admission is FREE! It's their way of giving back! Normally, it's $15 for an adult.Parking on the street is also free on Sunday. Small fee other days of the week.
My students and l really enjoyed learning about our history and ancestors. Our tour guide was amazing, we just wish we had time to buy souvenirs towards the end of the tour.
If you haven't been to see the Ruth Carter exhibit, please go see it before it leaves on the 31st of March. It was amazing. The other exhibits there were awesome also. The And still we rise exhibit was very thought provoking.
It is a different style of museum, it is like a wax museum that tell you the story of the slaves since they were in scrubs, how they came to the USA and then when they got their freedom.Also, it is expensive if you compare it vs the other museums that are near this one, and they don't give student discount.
