Michigan Central
Historical landmark · Corktown ·
Restored Beaux-Arts rail terminal with tours, exhibitions, and retail
Restored Beaux-Arts rail terminal with tours, exhibitions, and retail
"A historic train station in Corktown that has been recently renovated and stands as a notable landmark and point of interest while exploring the neighborhood." - AFAR
"A famous historic train station that has undergone a prominent restoration and now offers public tours of its renovation efforts." - AFAR
"The restored train station that reopened in 2024 has become one of Detroit’s most anticipated landmarks, drawing roughly 167,000 visitors since its official unveiling on June 6, 2024 and heavy weekend attendance over the summer. After months of self-guided access, the building is now introducing its first official food-and-drink retail tenant since closing in 1988, hosting a rotating selection of food trucks during the opening period (25 trucks reported more than $90,000 in sales). The site offers behind-the-scenes programming in partnership with a local tour operator, requires tickets for guided access, and stands as a nearly $1 billion, six-year renovation by a major automaker that many view as symbolic of the city’s broader rebound." - Serena Maria Daniels
"A Beaux Arts masterpiece and former hub during Detroit's boom years, now restored and reopened with guided tours and exhibitions showcasing its history and renovation, including preserved graffiti and interactive AI art."
"I was excited to see the dramatic restoration of Michigan Central Station: Ford Motor Company spent nearly $1 billion and six years renovating the once long-neglected train station, and its rebirth feels symbolic of Detroit’s recent rebound. The reopening kicks off an 11-day Michigan Central OPEN program starting June 6, highlighted by a free “Live From Detroit” concert co-produced by Eminem and Paul Rosenberg with an all-star lineup that includes Diana Ross, Jack White, Big Sean, and Slum Village; the event sold out so quickly that ticket registration crashed the site. The festivities include public first-floor tours over a 10-day period, and the concert will stream locally and nationally for those who can’t attend in person." - Serena Maria Daniels