In the summertime, you could save these ideas for a “rainy day”, but these places are perfect for the current climate. In this list/guide, you’ll find some of the best indoor things to do in Detroit. The city is yours to explore and be sure to keep an eye out for new developments being open to the public as well! Museums may be on your mind and the Motor City certainly has them. Explore Detroit’s great history and culture through interactive experiences. Whether you choose to go out to “go in” or stay in to watch or read something good, Detroit welcomes everyone to enjoy winter as much as possible.
Detroitisit rounded up a hot list of some of the best indoor things to do in Detroit
ORIGIN-A DETROIT FILM THEATRE EXCLUSIVE, PHOTO @DIADETROIT ON INSTAGRAM
CATCH A FILM: ORIGIN AT THE DETROIT FILM THEATRE
Snuggling in with a nice book at some hot tea is a simple pleasure to indulge in when you can during the cold months. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson wrote the 2020 bestseller, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents”, an exploration of hierarchy in America. The culture-shifting film is now transformed into a valiant film story to further examine the future of humanity in a realistic light. The Detroit Institute of Arts is recognizably one of the best places to visit in Detroit and America!
Experience the movie for yourself at the Detroit Film Theatre with an exclusive viewing prior to the film’s theatrical release on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.50 or $8.50 for seniors, students and DIA members. Click HERE to visit the DIA website for more information.
Location: 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit
DYC REHEARSE AT MARY GROVE COLLEGE IN DETROIT, PHOTO DISNEY/BRITTANY GREESON
STREAM “CHOIR” ON DISNEY+
This list of indoor activities in Detroit wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Disney +’s upcoming docuseries, CHOIR, which features Detroit’s own Detroit Youth Choir (DYC)! The 6-part docuseries, directed by Rudy Valdez and produced by Blumhouse Television and Imagine Entertainment, premieres on January 31, 2024. Watch local talent share Detroit roots and incredible tunes. The series follows the DYC’s journey to their performance at New York’s legendary Carnegie Hall last summer. Don’t miss the inspiration and perspiration behind the true tale of chasing your dreams. Detroit youth are our future, so it’s important to showcase their passion and perseverance.
Powerfully led by DYC Artistic Director, teacher and mentor Anthony White, tune in for the motivating musical message. Click HERE to learn more about the series.
MISCI AXALTA COMMUNITY FREE DAY ’21, PHOTO MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER
MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER
A great place to explore for all ages, why not take another trip to the Michigan Science Center. There are plenty of indoor things to do in Detroit, especially at the Michigan Science Center where learning is hands-on. Inspire your curious little kiddos or rediscover the wonder as an adult with your family. All ages are welcome to discover and appreciate the creative side to STEM that engages the mind and body through hands-on interactivity. Check out their engaging exhibits, theater shows, and programs. Click HERE to learn more and plan your visit.
Location: 5020 John R St., Detroit
1950S DETROIT LIONS TEAM JACKET, PHOTO @DETROITHISTORICAL ON ISNTAGRAM
DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Location: 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit
It’s never a bad time to uncover more of Detroit’s bountiful history. Drive over to Midtown Detroit for a thorough look at the timeline of the Detroit region at Detroit Historical. Detroit is known for its rich history that has deeply shaped America’s cultural and industrial landscape. If you’re looking for enriching indoor things/activities in Detroit, then look no further than one of the best places to be immersed in the city as it once was. Explore interactive exhibits and displays.
Their five permanent exhibitions include: Gallery of Innovation, the Allesee Gallery of Culture, Motor City Music, Legends Plaza, and Detroit: The Arsenal of Democrac. Admission is $10 for adults and FREE for Detroit Historical Society members & children under 6 years old. Click HERE to view the website and plan your visit.
SPIRIT OF DETROIT STATUE FOR DETROIT LIONS NFL PLAYOFFS, PHOTO @DETROITISIT ON INSTAGRAM
FORD FIELD
Indoor things to do in Detroit can be quiet or loud, but they all have the spirit of Detroit at the heart. The Detroit community supports each other well, especially when it comes to sports. However, the Detroit Lions are not exactly known to be winners of the Super Bowl, but there’s an undying hope! With the Super Bowl LVIII (on Feb. 11 2024 in Paradise, Nevada) in less than a month, you might want to enjoy the coziness and craze of fans right here at the domed American football stadium in downtown Detroit. Home games hit different when everyone’s walking the streets and watching the game together. Click HERE to view the Ford Field website for events & tickets.
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