Featuring dozens of permanent and visiting exhibitions and over 150 learning and engagement programs, The Wright inspires visitors toward greater understanding, acceptance, and unity by reflecting on the triumphs and tragedies of African American history.

• Membership at the Wright, which includes FREE unlimited admission for up to 5 visitors at a time
• FREE admission for 5 to African World Festival
• Exclusive invites to exhibition previews
• Special pricing on select museum events
• 10% discounts in the Museum Store

• Free parking is available for Culture Pass members in the College for Creative Studies Parking Structure at 5354 Brush St, between Ferry Street and Frederick Douglass. Structure entrance is on the left side of Brush. This structure is located 2.5 blocks from the Wright Museum (a 4-5 minute walk).
• At the parking structure, please press the call button and tell them you are a Culture Pass member. The gates will be opened for you.
• Inside the Museum, please stop by a Visitor’s Services desk each time you visit with your Culture Pass membership card. (You will need to give your name and address at your first visit to activate your membership).

• A DHS membership which includes FREE unlimited admission for up to 5 visitors to the Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum
• Member welcome events
• Family Days participation
• 20% discount on items at the Museum Store and online

• The Detroit Historical Museum lot is on Kirby St. between Woodward and Cass Avenues.
• When you pull into the museum lot, you will use the touchscreen kiosk to select “get a ticket.” Take the ticket indoors to the front desk, show your Arts and Culture Pass Membership Card, and the staff will validate your parking ticket. (You will need to give your name and address at your first visit to activate your membership).

• A Recreation Passport is required for vehicles entering Belle Isle Park. If you are planning to visit the Dossin Great Lakes Museum or attend an event and do not have a Passport, you can purchase one on the island for $14 (annual pass) or $11 (day pass).
• Parking is free for vehicles with a valid State of Michigan Recreation Passport or a Day Pass. A parking lot is located adjacent to the museum off The Strand.
• Inside the Museum, please stop by a Visitor’s Services desk each time you visit with your Culture Pass membership card. (You will need to give your name and address at your first visit to activate your membership.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit presents exhibitions and programs exploring the best contemporary art, connecting Detroit and the global art world. Whether from Detroit or worldwide, we welcome creative voices that guide us to an equitable and inclusive future.

• FREE admission for up to 5 people for any MOCAD exhibit through June 30, 2026
• Free Family Day events, every second Saturday of each month
• Invitations to artist talks throughout the year
• Free admission to MOCAD’s art-making workshops for artists of all ages and skill levels

• MOCAD’s free parking lot is located off Garfield St. between Woodward Ave. and John R.
• Please stop by a Visitor’s Services desk each time you visit with your Culture Pass membership card.

The DIA is free to all residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. The museum’s collection is among the top six in the United States, with more than 65,000 works including significant works of African, Asian, Native American, Islamic, and Ancient art.

• FREE museum admission – available to all Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County residents
• Monthly hands-on art classes
• Concerts and performances

• Free parking is available for Culture Pass members in the College for Creative Studies Parking Structure at 5354 Brush St, between Ferry Street and Frederick Douglass. Structure entrance is on the left side of Brush. This structure is located 2 blocks from the DIA (a 3-4 minute walk).
• At the parking structure, please press the call button and tell them you are a Culture Pass member. The gates will be opened for you.
• Entrances are on John R., Farnsworth, and Woodward.
• There isno need to show your Culture Pass card at the DIA. Admission is free for all residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Detroit Opera is a nationally recognized leader in the arts as a producer of innovative opera and a presenter of national and international dance companies. As Culture Pass member, you can experience the following performances at the historic Detroit Opera House:

• Dance Theatre of Harlem is a Detroit favorite! Arthur Mitchell created the company in New York City after making history in 1955 as the first Black principal dancer at New York City Ballet. The Detroit program will feature pieces created by George Balanchine, Robert Garland, and other iconic works.

• A unique double bill combining voices often excluded from the operatic mainstream: the “dean of African American music,” William Grant Still, and the Jewish émigré Kurt Weill. From their marginalized positions in American society, both composers sought out the heart of American folk music and brought it into the world of opera.

• The Handmaid’s Tale serves as a cautionary story that reflects on whether America’s core values—freedom and separation of church and state—are at risk, providing a chilling look into an imagined future, where America’s fragile democracy collapses into religious tyranny. Before Margaret Atwood’s beloved book became the source material of a popular TV series, composer Poul Ruders’ brought the story to operatic stages around the world. It comes to Detroit in a fast-paced production you will not forget.

• The Paul Taylor Dance Company is a groundbreaking force in American modern dance and has been described by The New York Times as “one of the most exciting, innovative and delightful dance companies in the entire world.”

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has a history as varied and exciting as that of its hometown. The DSO has been at the center of Detroit’s musical heartbeat for more than 130 years. As a Culture Pass member, you can experience the following DSO performances:

• All hands on deck! When Captain Enrico and First Mate Pip discover a clue to the lost treasure of Captain Blackbeard, they recruit their audience of new sailors to sail the seven seas in search of this legendary prize.

• Celebrate the season with one of Detroit’s favorite holiday traditions! The DSO and special guests bring the magic of the holidays to life with festive favorites performed in the warmth of Orchestra Hall.

• From Hollywood’s golden age to today’s biggest blockbusters, this cinematic celebration highlights legendary composers who forever defined the sound of film. Experience heart-racing thrillers, classic epics, and beloved fanfares in a journey through iconic moments in film history you won’t want to miss.

• Experience works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composers, including a world premiere by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. Wynton Marsalis’s Swing Symphony features the Paradise Theatre Big Band in musical dialogue with the DSO.

• Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony draws on the character of American musical traditions. The concert also looks elsewhere in the New World, with works from Mexico and Argentina that similarly incorporate national styles: Arturo Márquez’s trumpet concerto with virtuoso Pacho Flores and Alberto Ginastera’s dance-like variations.

• The funk mothership is landin’ at Music Hall Detroit for one night of bass-thumpin’, soul-shakin’ groove! Join the legendary Zapp Band, along with Kern Brantley and D-Town Funk, One Way, and Lil Asmar, as they bring the heat to honor the one and only Bootsy Collins – in person!

• Trombone Shorty got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley at age four; at six, he was leading his own brass band; and by his teenage years, he joined Lenny Kravitz’s band. Trombone Shorty is “an undeniable star with utterly magnetic charisma, a natural born showman who can command an audience with the best of them.”

• Don’t Judge Me brings Judge Greg Mathis’s powerful and compelling tale to life on stage. Audiences can expect an immersive experience that transports them from the streets of Detroit to the hallowed halls of justice—the extraordinary journey of a man who defied all odds to become the person he is today.

DPT invites you to discover plays that illuminate the joys, thrills + challenges of our shared human experience. As a Culture Pass member, you can experience the following DPT performances:

• In 2007, a mysterious album of never before seen World War II-era photographs arrives at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unravel the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon makes headlines around the world and ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls.

• A sassy seasonal celebration! Back by popular demand! The DPT Holiday Cabaret is a bold new Detroit holiday tradition packed with world-class vocalists, heartfelt laughter, and a whole lot of sass. So get holly, get jolly, and get tickets! DPT’s Holiday Cabaret is the not-to be-missed celebration of the season!

• The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Taking place on April 3, 1968, after the legendary civil right leader delivers one of his most memorable speeches, the exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives and reveals a secret, Dr. King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.

• In Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s slam-dunk comedy, superfans Matt and Shawn forge an unexpected friendship through a shared love of their hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Spanning 12 years from LeBron James’ 2004 rookie season to the 2016 NBA championship, tensions mount both on and off the court for the duo in this hilarious, adrenaline-infused exploration of love, grace, and the power of a good game to bring people together.

• Ritual is a transformative concert exploring the profound spiritual connection between humanity and the natural world. Inspired by African traditions and ancestral wisdom, this immersive performance celebrates the sacred relationship between movement, ritual, and the environment. Through dance, music, and storytelling, artists embody the elements: earth, water, fire, and air; bringing to life ancestral myths and ceremonial practices.
• Ritual will be performed at the Detroit School of Arts, 123 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201. Parking and arrival instructions will be sent out closer to the event date.

• Held every Wednesday; locations vary. You’ll be alerted via e-mail about all opportunities to sign up.