Dossin Great Lakes Museum
100 Strand Dr, Detroit, MI 48207
313-833-0481
Located on Strand Drive on Belle Isle, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum is dedicated to showcasing the story of the Great Lakes, with a special emphasis on Detroit’s role in regional and national maritime history. The visitors at this 16,000 square foot museum enjoy exhibits that tell more than 300 years of the region’s rich maritime history, from the shipping fleets that rule the waterways to the varied roles that the Great Lakes and the Detroit River have played in the region’s industrial and social history.
Parking Accessibility
There is accessible parking in the Dossin Great Lakes Museum parking lot, just north of the museum entrance.
Restroom Accessibility
Restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Entrance: Visitors can be dropped off in front of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in the pull-in drive. Entire Venue: The William Clay Ford Pilot House is not accessible by wheelchair. Water fountains are also wheelchair accessible. Seating: No information available. Offered to Guests: Adult-sized wheelchairs are available for use. See a Visitor Experience Associate at the front desk. There is no cost, but users must leave an ID with museum staff.
Wheelchair Rental
Adult-sized wheelchairs are available for use. See a Visitor Experience Associate at the front desk. There is no cost, but users must leave an ID with museum staff.
ASL Interpreter
No Information
Elevator
No Information
Assisted Listening Device
This venue does not have assisted listening devices available to visitors.
Sensory Kit
Sensory bags containing special KCVIP badges, fidget tools, noise canceling headphones and other resources are available for checkout (at no cost by leaving an ID) at the front desk. Weighted lap pads are also available.
Service Animal
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Parking Accessibility
There is accessible parking in the Dossin Great Lakes Museum parking lot, just north of the museum entrance.
Restroom Accessibility
Restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Entrance: Visitors can be dropped off in front of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in the pull-in drive. Entire Venue: The William Clay Ford Pilot House is not accessible by wheelchair. Water fountains are also wheelchair accessible. Seating: No information available. Offered to Guests: Adult-sized wheelchairs are available for use. See a Visitor Experience Associate at the front desk. There is no cost, but users must leave an ID with museum staff.
Wheelchair Rental
Adult-sized wheelchairs are available for use. See a Visitor Experience Associate at the front desk. There is no cost, but users must leave an ID with museum staff.
ASL Interpreter
No Information
Elevator
No Information
Assisted Listening Device
This venue does not have assisted listening devices available to visitors.
Sensory Kit
Sensory bags containing special KCVIP badges, fidget tools, noise canceling headphones and other resources are available for checkout (at no cost by leaving an ID) at the front desk. Weighted lap pads are also available.
Service Animal
No Information
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