The Station and our OPEN Outdoor experience will be CLOSED, July 5 and 6 for the holiday weekend.
Regular Summer at The Station hours will resume on Friday, July 12th from 5 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday, July 13th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Plan your visit and learn more about visiting The Station at michigancentral.com
For many, The Station’s transformation is a “reminder of how far the city of Detroit has come”. A recent visitor, Ron Hanson, shared with us his personal connection to The Station.
His mother came to Detroit through Michigan Central Station in 1925, nearly 100 years later, Ron now imagines the mix of excitement and fear she must have felt. One of his most cherished memories is of a conversation with his father about departing from the train station to fight in WWII, like thousands of other young men who left not knowing if they would ever return.
Despite decades of decay before the renovation, Ron always saw the station as a gem, filled with the stories of millions who passed through its doors.
Now polished and “restored to its former glory” Ron says he never imagined just how beautiful it could become – a true reminder of Detroit's resilience.
See the restoration first hand by visiting Summer at The Station Fridays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Share your story with us for a chance to be featured through the link in bio.
Join us for Summer at The Station, Fridays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31st! Inside, explore The Station’s renovation, its rich history, and what’s next for Michigan Central. Tours are self-guides and involve a lot of walking and standing, with limited bench seating available. Most visitors spend an average of one-hour inside The Station. Enhance your visit with our audio guide by downloading the free Smartify app, link in bio. Outside, enjoy live entertainment and a variety of food trucks at our plaza in front of Newlab at Michigan Central, located right next door to The Station.
Parking and Accessibility: Visitors are encouraged to park at the Bagley Mobility Hub (1501 Wabash, Detroit, MI 48216). Parking is free during Summer at The Station hours.. The Bagley Mobility Hub offers accessible parking. There is also an accessible drop-off point near The Station’s east entrance on 15th Street between Marantette and Dalzelle.
Photography: We love to see your photos of The Station, share them on social with #MichiganCentralOpen . Photography is limited to personal use only. No professional photo shoots or equipment without prior approval.
Prohibited Items: No firearms, weapons, pets (except service animals), outside food and beverage, drones, or offensive items.
Michigan Central events are smoke-free.
Still have questions? Please visit michigancentral.com for more information.
Don't miss out on Michigan Central merch, available right outside The Station!
Shop for hats, candles, T-shirts, colored pencils, keychains, jewelry, original Michigan Central train tickets from former travelers and more. Take home a piece of this iconic landmark and celebrate its vibrant past and exciting future!
The Shop is open during Summer at the Station hours of operation, Fridays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Station and our OPEN Outdoor experience will be CLOSED, July 5 and 6 for the holiday weekend.
Regular Summer at The Station hours will resume on Friday, July 12th from 5-9 p.m. and on Saturday, July 13th from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Plan your visit and learn more about visiting The Station at michigancentral.com
What's your vision for the future?
Immerse yourself in "me + you," an interactive AI and light sculpture by the acclaimed Suchi Reddy, situated in The Station’s South Concourse. Speak a single word representing your vision for the future and watch as open-source AI technology transforms it into a dazzling pattern of light and color that shimmers like a mandala. Large-scale circular portals then capture and reflect the collective feelings of all participants, showing our connection to each other and our influence on one another.
To date, the most frequently spoken words—"bright," "great," and "amazing"—mirror the overwhelmingly positive outlook of the Detroit community about their shared future.
Join us in person for self-guided tours from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays or participate remotely from your desktop or phone at meplusyoudetroit.com or. No tickets are required. We look forward to witnessing your contributions!
Roosevelt Park is a place for everyone! 🌳
This summer, come and experience all this beautiful City of Detroit-run park has to offer—take a walk along the Southwest Greenway, relax in the open spaces, or simply enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere.
Don’t forget to check out The Station on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and explore the local businesses and restaurants in Corktown, and the Southwest neighborhoods.
Bring the whole family to The Kids' Zone at The Station!
Kids of all ages can pick up a complimentary "color-your-own" poster to express their unique vision of The Station. Grab the “What Did You See” guide for kids to explore the exhibits, and marvel at an incredible model of The Station crafted entirely out of LEGO® by metro Detroiter Chris Leach!
Starting this weekend, families can visit on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dates and times will vary throughout the summer due to holidays and events. Please check our Facebook Events page for updates.
Lego Artist 🧑🎨 @austin_go2la
📍 Headquartered in Detroit at Newlab at @michigancentraldetroit , Beacon Manufacturing, under the leadership of Gary Thornton, is dedicated to serving and empowering the next generation of mobility innovators.
🏭 Spanning 10,000 square feet, “BeaconLab” at Newlab is a state-of-the-art lean manufacturing space. It’s equipped with several bays of assembly stations and advanced machinery for robotic wheel building, laser tube cutting, and robotic welding, accelerating the journey from concept to scale for mobility companies.
🤝 As a vital part of Newlab’s ecosystem, Beacon is not only attracting new partners like @strutmotors but also supporting the growth of fellow Newlab members like @civilized_cycles .
🚗 Beacon’s integration strengthens our mission at Newlab and Michigan Central to decarbonize transportation, unblock barriers for mobility companies, and reinforce Detroit’s status as the home of mobility innovation.
Experience the Poster Vault and take a visual trip through Detroit culture at The Station!
Accompanied by a soundtrack of songs forever linked to Detroit, visitors can immerse themselves in walls covered with surprising artifacts that pay homage to the rich visual history surrounding The Station and our city.
Don't miss this unique journey through Detroit's vibrant past while immersed in its future. The Station is open for self-guided tours 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays - no tickets required!
We are deeply grateful to the 3,100 skilled-trade workers who dedicated more than 1.7 million combined hours to meticulously restore The Station to its original Beaux-Arts glory and create a new institution to welcome future generations. Their hard work and craftsmanship have brought this iconic landmark back to life, preserving its rich history while preparing it for a vibrant future.
Here are some astounding facts about their monumental efforts:
8 million bricks make up The Station, which if laid end to end would stretch about 1,000 miles - about the distance from Detroit to New Orleans
23,000 square feet of original marble floors restored.
600 tons of unique limestone harvested from the same Indiana quarry that provided matching stone for The Station back in 1910 - a quarry that had to be reopened because it had closed in 1988, the same year The Station did.
102,000 square feet of windows were replaced or restored.
4,200 new light fixtures were installed, including re-creations of three massive chandeliers in the Waiting Room/Grand Hall.
8.7 miles of grout were used to hand clean and restore the 29,000 Guastavino terra cotta ceiling tiles in the Grand Hall, all but 1,300 of which are original.
3.5 million gallons of water were pumped from the basement, and 3,990 cubic yards of debris were removed.
Thank you to the dedicated men and women who made this transformation possible! 🚧🔨
