The best arts & culture spots in Flint

12 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum

Arts & Culture

Step inside the original factory where the Model T was born and wander past more than 65 rare vehicles, early Ford letter models and…

461 Piquette Ave (Detroit)

“Step inside the original factory where the Model T was born and wander past more than 65 rare vehicles, early Ford letter models and rivals, at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum. Daily tours or slow strolls, plus films, photos and artifacts, make Detroit’s early innovation feel wonderfully close.”

From the Detroit newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Durand Union Station Inc

Arts & Culture

Museum in a historic train depot with free admission and a gift shop.

200 S Railroad St (Durand)

“Museum in a historic train depot with free admission and a gift shop.”

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Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School

Arts & Culture

Museum with an wide collection of important European & American works from the 15th century onward.

1120 E Kearsley St

“Museum with an wide collection of important European & American works from the 15th century onward.”

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Chrysler IMAX Dome Theatre at the Michigan Science Center

Arts & Culture

Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.

5020 John R St (Detroit)

“Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.”

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Michigan Science Center

Arts & Culture

Science & technology museum for kids offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows & a cafe.

5020 John R St (Detroit)

“Science & technology museum for kids offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows & a cafe.”

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Detroit Institute of Arts

Arts & Culture

Museum featuring 100+ galleries with American & global art on display, from ancient to modern eras.

5200 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

“Museum featuring 100+ galleries with American & global art on display, from ancient to modern eras.”

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Detroit Historical Museum

Arts & Culture

Museum features interactive & revolving exhibits on the city's history, including recreated streets.

5401 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

“Museum features interactive & revolving exhibits on the city's history, including recreated streets.”

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Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

Arts & Culture

Ex-auto dealership turned cavernous gallery of ever-changing contemporary art exhibits & lectures.

4454 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

“Ex-auto dealership turned cavernous gallery of ever-changing contemporary art exhibits & lectures.”

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Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Arts & Culture

Sprawling facility with artifacts & exhibits detailing the Great Lakes & local maritime history.

100 The Strand (Detroit)

“Sprawling facility with artifacts & exhibits detailing the Great Lakes & local maritime history.”

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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Arts & Culture

Exhibits explore African-American history from the Middle Passage to the Underground Railroad.

315 E Warren Ave (Detroit)

“Exhibits explore African-American history from the Middle Passage to the Underground Railroad.”

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Motown Museum

Arts & Culture

Collection of the label's art & memorabilia plus the famous studio A & The Supremes' costumes.

2648 Berry Gordy Jr. Boulevard, 2648 W Grand Blvd (Detroit)

“Collection of the label's art & memorabilia plus the famous studio A & The Supremes' costumes.”

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Montrose Historical and Telephone Pioneer Museum

Arts & Culture

Home to a large collection of telephones and related items, with many interactive displays.

144 Hickory St (Montrose)

“Home to a large collection of telephones and related items, with many interactive displays.”

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