Where Our Past,
Our Present and Our People
Converge
Where Our Past,
Our Present and Our People
Converge

Where Our Past, Our Present, and Our People Converge

Exhibitions

Journey through Black history and culture with these unique exhibitions.

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Free Concert at The Wright Museum

35th Annual Concert of Colors

Concert of Colors Returns this week!

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is proud to host the 35th Annual Concert of Colors, bringing incredible global sounds to Midtown Detroit for one FREE night of celebration.

Join us Friday, July 17 for two incredible performances from CHARITY (7:30 PM - 8:30 PM) & META DIA AND THE CORNERSTONES
9:00 PM –10:30 PM

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African World Festival 2026 | Three Days. One Vibe

Each year, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates the African World Festival®, a powerful three-day celebration of culture, history, and community, honoring the LEGACY of the African Diaspora. This year, we celebrated 43 years of legacy with thousands of visitors, members, tourists, and our community!

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Introducing our newest exhibition:
Bill Smith: The Jeweler

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Events

Community Event

Concert of Colors at The Wright Museum

Friday, July 17, 2026 | Doors Open at 6:45 PM
General Motors Theater
Community Event

The Bias Inside Us | Bias in Health: Race, Access & Care

Saturday, July 18th at 11 AM -1 PM
Orientation Theater
Third Thursday

Third Thursday | The Big Three: Beauty, Brains, & Bars

New Date! July 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Special Events

Talk It Out, Walk It Out

Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Special Events

Roberta Hughes Wright Memorial Golf Classic

August 6, 2026 at 7:30am-3:00pm

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