This place has many different locations inside the campus…read more This was my first time visiting the planetarium. OMG the mineral exhibit is spectacular. Please make it a point to check them out online and in person the events hosted has a wonderful selection and the people attending are so nice.

This is an amazing space! There is a lot more to see and do that. I did not show, but this is a…read moreperfect place to take children (and adults) who love science. There are different exhibits with varying levels of hands on experiences. Check their website for days and hours I also found out they have a "Free First Friday" experience each month.

This is an eye-opening museum and worth a trip from other areas of the Detroit metropolis…read more The museum and connected Academy of Art has a distinguished alumni, as well as a fascinating rotation of exhibits. I visited here over a Thanksgiving holiday many moons ago. My wife Kelly is a native of the Detroit Metropolis and introduced me to this gem. In turn, I introduce it to you and give you my fullest recommendation to visit as soon as you possibly can.

I visited this museum during Black History Month and I was pleasantly surprised by the number of…read moreAfrican American artists featured. Mostly large canvases, masterfully created by local artists. The museum is very well curated. Small and intimate. I was extremely impressed. I'm looking forward to visiting during the summer months as well as on Fridays (when they allow you to tour the archival collection).

I found this hidden gem tucked away on an industrial drive by Googling "art galleries near me" when…read moreI was eating Thai food in Royal Oak. My expectations weren't much; I've lived in the Detroit metro area my entire life and had never even heard of this curiously spelled Habatat. These galleries, both stories of them far exceeded them. Let me say up front the exquisite glass works contained within these walls are far out of my price range. Base price for anything seems to be 10 grand with certain pieces going for as much as 8 or 9 times that. The few things I saw in a 4 figure price range stuck out like a sore thumb in how unimpressive they were. Something going for $6500 looked to me like it should be $650 while anything up in 5 figures had the intricacy and craftsmanship for me to see why it commanded a price of more than twice my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So I'm essentially reviewing HG as a free museum cause that's how I looked at it. If there was a donation box that I spotted I probably would have put a fiver in it but none presented itself to me. The employee or proprietor who walked in shortly after me seemed to sense I was simply a sightseer, too, and showed no irritation with it. I think she was coming back from lunch break. I saw her out in the parking lot. So maybe she was just happy with a full belly of good food. Or had sold hundreds of thousands of dollars of glass work that morning. Most of the walls are black or very dark gray with multiple lights focused on each individual glass piece and they pop out beautifully. So many different artists represented as well. I usually try to keep track, at least somewhat, but I'm not too familiar with this medium and with the creators constantly in flux I didn't even bother trying. So go look yourself if you want to know who is behind all these shimmering delicate whats. I'd be cautious about bringing any young kids here though. I shudder to think of the damage some rugrat running around could do in the Habatat habitat. The second floor isn't as extensive as the first but I wasn't expecting it to exist in the first place and there is one spot where it provides a good overview of one of the ground floor galleries. At least a couple of rooms have white walls as the blonde lady who checked back in with me explained some of the pieces just look better with a white background. Some rooms have cubicles stacked layer upon layer with fascinating and fun multi colored glass art. Not an all day affair, unless perhaps you're an aficionado looking to drop serious ducats on multiple pieces for display and investment, but for a curiosity seeker like me you can easily while away an hour or perhaps more here. I walked out thinking that if I hit the Mega Millions I'd definitely buy a piece or three from Habatat Galleries.

The most breath taking experience. The talent is unsurpassed .feels more like a museum than a…read moregallery

When your in beautiful Birmingham take a few minutes away from the vibrancy and shopping and visit…read morea little piece of History. I have seen amazing places like Medowbrook Hall, Vizcaya Gardens in Miami and this place is not quite there but its a great place to visit to add another element to a shopping trip in Birmingham. The staff working were so friendly and helpful and happy to see us. It does not take long to look in the museum but the house is lovely, and the grounds out back in a beautiful view. You see tidbits in the museum about who lived in the house, old maps of the region, pictures, exhibits and a small store. When your down in the Museum they take you across the way to go through a historic home from the early 1900's for another learning experience and piece of culture. Would definitely go back int he summer when an event is going on!

Bobby is the curator at Mythos. He's also tied into Erabus next door; from the sound of it he's…read morebeen working in haunts and oddities for some time. He's collected all the pieces and exhibits for Mythos and he opens his collection to the public on the weekends. I brought a date here as a stop for something a little out-of-the-ordinary. I will say I expected it to be a little larger but all the exhibits were interesting. There are small placards with descriptions and informative blurbs for a lot of the pieces so if you have the time and the interest you could spend an hour here reading through the museum. If you're just browsing through the works it'll be a quick 30 minute tour. It was $20 a head for adults. I think the favorite exhibit for me was all the museum quality animal skull recreations and fossils with an emphasis on pre-historic animals.

My partner and I came here on a whim looking for something to do. Bobby the curator greeted us at…read morethe door, gave us the run through with their museum with lots of information about each section! He is great! Lots to look at, really interesting collections of oddities! I really liked the mortuary section and the old movies section, and my partner was a big fan of the lord of the rings miniatures! Probably spent 20 ish minutes in here! Bobby let us know they are still building out some sections so there should be more to look at in the future! But overall a very cute and cool oddities museum with a great curator. All nerds and weirdos alike would find this place charming! If you're in Pontiac and have some time to spare this place is worth checking out, even if you have littles! Some mannequins might be a bit jarring for kids but overall nothing too "scary" or graphic. Super cute! I really hope this place grows into something bigger!

Adore this little shop. Always find a little treasure when I pop in. Owner is very kind and…read morehelpful. Real gem hidden away in this center.

One of my favorite places to find cool and unusual pieces for my home or for special gifts. Mostly…read morecarries art, but there is also pottery, glassware, collectibles, and some jewelry. I always find something I can't live without. Wide range of prices and I always learn something new.

So, I went to the auction for the free drink. That's it. I had no idea art auctions were even a…read morething on cruises. I ended up going back. And then again. I kept asking about piece after piece and Ronél Ströh never made me feel like I was wasting her time. Over the course of the trip she really learned my taste and found a stunning painting by Jim Warren. She Tracked it down in the catalog, wasn't even on the ship. She just knew I'd want it. Over different days she explained the difference between lithographs, serigraphs, hand-embellished pieces. I price-checked in front of her, never felt embarrassed. Didn't buy until basically the last day. Zero pressure, ever. I Left with two Kre8s, a Peter Max, a Fazzino, and that Warren. About the pricing, yes it's above street market, but the frames alone are stunning. I tried framing the complimentary lithographs I received and got a reality check fast on what framing actually costs. So honestly, the framing alone and when you include shipping is already at least 250+ everything arrived faster than I expected, beautifully packed. No issues whatsoever. One thing nobody mentions: once you buy, suddenly everyone on the ship has an auction story. There's this whole little art community that forms onboard. Genuinely fun. Go for the free drink. See what happens. I sincerely smile every time I see these prices and am so glad and feel cool to say I own fine art. Thanks Park west and thanks especially Ronnie.

I've done probably six cruises with PW auctions and bought art on every one so far…read more I have no more room to hang art, but they keep showing me cool art I MUST have, so job well done! I've been taken care of on the Jewel, the Dawn, the Prima, and now the Viva. Shyan made sure I got all the art I ever wanted this recent voyage...he will track it down for you and make sure you can hang the best at home to enjoy every day.

If you live in Troy and have never been to the Troy Museum then shame on you! ;-)…read more The Troy Museum & Historic Village is a Mini-me version of Greenfield Village, but it's all about Troy. It has about ten historic structures, with plans to add two more after the purchase of the adjoining property. There isn't much of a museum in the main building, but most of the structures are from the 1800's and give you a feel for what life in rural Troy was like back then. The village consist of a log cabin (1840), a Greek Revival-style home (1865), a one room school house (Poppleton School 1877), a print shop, wagon shop, general store (1918), Old Troy Church (1837) and town hall building (1900). Information provided tells you where these structures were located in Troy. For example, the general store and the Old Troy Church were both originally located in Troy Corners (Livernois and Square Lake). Admission is free, but donation are gladly accepted. It doesn't take more than 45 minutes to view all the properties. Check out the websites for special events. You can even get married in the church and they rent out the gazebo in the center of the green for meetings, workshops and receptions. Take a step back in history and visit this quaint little museum. I knew I loved Troy for some reason!

The Village currently has Tai Chi classes going on. As of June 5 they will have Yoga on the Green…read more Gwen Dickerson of Explore Yoga in Troy will once again be the instructor. On April 26 the Thursday Tea at Two will feature Douglass Houghton, Michigan's version of Daniel Boone. Call 248-524-3570 for this and future offerings at the Village!

More than just featuring vehicles made by Pontiac and GMC, this collection has a selection of…read morevehicles that originated in the Pontiac area. Located in a repurposed open plan grade school, there is easy access in and around displays - not something I could say about every transportation museum. Was very delightful to see a good collection of prototype, one off and "what if" vehicles on display, like the big block Pontiac Grand Am... Station Wagon! Vehicles are mix of original condition, owner restored and professionally redone vehicles and have many with unique engine and trim options. Staff is exceptional part of the entire experience, hugely knowledgeable and accommodating. Would plan 2-3 hours to take everything in. Nice introduction to museum in 15 minute presentation, which is extremely informative and worthwhile.

This museum is a work in progress but what they've done so far is great. Lots of history on Pontiac…read morebrand. And the auto industry. The older gentleman that give the tours are packed full of knowledge and love to answer your questions. If you're a car person or not I think you will find some of the vehicles on display interesting. Can't wait to see how it will look when they are complete in a couple years.