The Charles H. Wright Museum
of African American History
Honor History. Protect Culture.
For over half a century, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has dedicated itself to exploring and celebrating the rich cultural legacy of African Americans.
Exhibitions
King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh's Tomb
Exhibitions
King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh's Tomb
Described as an innocent puppet-ruler, Tutankhamun was caught in the middle of a political, spiritual, and artistic revolution. With more than 120 replicas of the young Pharaoh's sacred and personal possessions, this immersive exhibition vividly brings to life Egypt’s 18th Dynasty.
Exhibitions
44: Portraits of a President
Exhibitions
44: Portraits of a President
Honoring and celebrating America's 44th President, Barack Obama, 44 different artists used resin busts of the former president as a blank canvas to express the significance surrounding the historic election and term of our first African American president.
Programs
Concert of Colors 2022
Programs
Concert of Colors 2022
Join us as The Wright Museum continues its annual partnership with the Concert of Colors with a concert featuring Natu Camara. Camara's West African heritage, charged performance style, and passion for social justice has made her a unique presence in World Music.
Programs
African World Festival
Programs
African World Festival
Join us from July 15-17 for Detroit's largest celebration of the African diaspora. There will be more than 100,000 visitors journeying to the grounds of The Wright for food, fashion, music and dance performances, workshops, and more!
KING TUT
Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh’s Tomb
KING TUTANKHAMUN
Learn how the discovery of a 3,000 year-old pharaoh has reverberated throughout history and helped to shape African American culture.
Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh’s Tomb
KING TUTANKHAMUN
The year 2022 markets the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of the boy Pharaoh, Tuntankhamun.
Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh’s Tomb
KING TUTANKHAMUN
See Egypt's 18th Dynasty come to life.