Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI
Capacity: 500 people

About Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

The Wright Museum is the perfect venue for your next special event! The Wright is a distinctive mark of architectural brilliance. Our unique facility offers a 313-seat state-of-the-art theater, a large banquet room, three classrooms, indoor/outdoor cafe, and rotunda beneath a majestic glass dome for a variety of affairs and programs. And, we can provide private museum tours for your guests – a perfect addition to the perfect event! Located in Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center, the museum provides the perfect ambiance and services for your function. We can accommodate weddings, recitals, family reunions, corporate meetings, receptions, workshops, church dinners, lectures and many other events. Let your next event be a part of history at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History!

Event Pricing

Orientation Theater
Attendees: 150 max | $350 /event
Pricing for all event types
Multi-Media Classrooms
Attendees: 120 max | $400 - $1,000 /event
Pricing for meetings only
Lewis Latimer Cafe
Attendees: 400 max | $500 - $1,200 /event
Pricing for all event types
Wright Community Gallery
Attendees: 350 max | $1,700 - $2,000 /event
Pricing for all event types
General Motors Theater
$2,000 - $2,400 /event
Pricing for all event types
Ford Freedom Rotunda Rental
Attendees: 500 max | $3,000 - $3,500 /event
Pricing for all event types
Entire Museum Rental
$15,000 /event
Pricing for all event types
Trustees Board Room Rental
Attendees: 35 max | $1,000 /event
Pricing for meetings only
Wedding Packages
$8,175 - $18,305 /event
Pricing for weddings only

Event Spaces

General Motors Theater
Lewis Latimer Café
Multi-Media Classrooms
Orientation Theater
The Ford Freedom Rotunda
Trustees Board Room
Wright Community Gallery
Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
  • Full Bar/Lounge
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 500