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Historic building · Detroit, Michigan
Michigan Central Station
Former 1913 railway station, restored, with a large beaux-arts-style concourse open to visitors in Corktown.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Michigan Central Station
Michigan Central Station opened in 1913 in Corktown, west of downtown, designed by the same firms that created New York’s Grand Central. The building features a concourse styled like Roman baths, with columns and vaults, and an 18-story office tower.
After passenger rail service ended in 1988, the station was abandoned for three decades and became a symbol of the city’s decline. In 2018 Ford purchased the building and carried out a full restoration, which recovered plaster ceilings, floors and Guastavino tile mosaics.
The main concourse is often open to the public when there are no events, and there are ticketed guided tours that show other halls and tell the story of the restoration.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 45 minutes to an hour and a half, with a guided tour.
Best time
During the day, checking beforehand that there is no private event.
How to get there
In Corktown, on 15th Street, about 3 km from downtown by car or rideshare.
Tip
Check the website for lobby opening days and reserve the guided tour; take the opportunity to walk around Corktown, the city’s oldest neighborhood.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Central Station
Can you enter Michigan Central Station?
Yes, the large concourse welcomes visitors when there are no events, and there are ticketed guided tours.
When was Michigan Central Station built?
In 1913; it was closed from 1988 until the restoration led by Ford.
Where is Michigan Central Station?
In Corktown, about 3 km from downtown Detroit.