Our Mission

The Dearborn Historical Museum preserves uniquely Dearborn stories and interprets the evolution of the Dearborn area from human settlement to the present as a means of improving our diverse community.

Upcoming Events

Check out this new blog post on Dearborn’s Albanian Heritage!

Museum Guild group Shoqata Lazerati Michigan has created an excellent overview blog post on the Albanian-American community in Dearborn. You can read it here.

Curious about topics within the history of Dearborn? Visit the McFadden-Ross House for lectures on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. Discover more about Henry Dearborn, Ford Aviation, and more.

915 Brady St
Dearborn, MI 48124

(313) 565-3000

McFadden-Ross House
915 S Brady
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm

Floyd & Mary Haight Archives
By appointment | Schedule an Archives appointment

Commandant’s Quarters
21950 Michigan Avenue
Friday 10am – 2pm, or by appointment.

Local Attractions - Dearborn Area Chamber

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About the Museum

The Dearborn Historical Museum was founded in 1950 with the opening of the Detroit Arsenal Commandant’s Quarters. This building which was Dearborn’s oldest structure on its original location, was used as a military headquarters from 1833-1875. Today, visitors can tour the building to experience exhibits that cover the range of Dearborn local history. To Learn… Continue reading About the Museum

Become a Member

Please choose a membership level below and click the Buy Now button for the level desired. You will be taken to a Paypal screen where you can pay for your membership with a debit or credit card.  You will be able to purchase your membership whether you have a Paypal account or not. Thank you… Continue reading Become a Member