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WE ARE FLIPPING OUR EXHIBITION AND WILL BE OPEN FOR THE RECEPTION ON AUGUST 29, 2026 FROM 6-9PM

HOURS | DAYS
OPEN
11-4 PM, WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY, OR BY APPOINTMENT
905 HENRY ST., 3RD FLOOR, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207


 

Current Exhibit

Sports by Design explores the history of sports in Detroit and Michigan—from neighborhood games and community recreation to professional athletics and the many careers that power the sports industry. Through engaging exhibits, career exploration resources, and stories of innovation, visitors will discover how sports influence culture, business, technology, design, manufacturing, media, and economic development.

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CONDUCT BECOMING 

Portrait Photography by C.J. Breil

Conduct Becoming is a portrait photography series by C.J. Breil honoring veterans from diverse branches and eras of military service. Featuring more than 100 images, the series captures veterans in their present-day environments, often within the intimacy of their own homes or living spaces, alongside reproductions of their original military portraits.

 

The juxtaposition of past and present creates a powerful visual dialogue—revealing the passage of time, personal history, identity, and the enduring impact of military service. Through these intimate portraits, Briel offers a deeply personal perspective on the people behind the uniform and the lives they continue to lead long after their service has ended.

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About
MM-O-DD

The Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit (MODD) is a nonprofit museum dedicated to advancing design through education, exhibitions, and community engagement. Inspired by Detroit's legacy as a UNESCO City of Design, MODD connects people with the power of design to inspire creativity, foster innovation, and create pathways to careers that strengthen communities and shape a better future.

DETROIT DESERVES A BIG DESIGN MUSEUM

DESIGNERS

THANK YOU
AFFILIATES. CIVIC ALLIANCES. COLLABORATORS. INDIVIDUALS.  PARTNERS 

AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS
BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY.  BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT COMPANY.   CULTURESOURCE.  DESIGN CORE DETROIT  .  DETROIT OPERA 
DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER.  DETROIT RIVER COALITION.  GREEN LIVING SCIENCE.  GLOBAL TIES > DETROIT.  KAYAK, MICHIGAN MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION.  
PULSEBEAT MEDIA. VISIT DETROIT
WITH GRATITUDE  TO THE RALPH C. WILSON JR. FOUNDATION. WE ARE A GRANT RECIPIENT FOR THE MEMORY CAFE VIA CULTURESOURCE.   
KUDOS TO THE BLOOMBERG ARTS INTERNSHIP  FOR SELECTING MM-O-DD TO WELCOME TWO INTERNS FROM THEIR COHORT VIA CULTURESOURCE
RICH ALTHERR  .  LYNLEY HONKANEN  
. IN MEMORY OF ERIC SAARINEN, BIOMIMICRY PROGRAM,  NANCY WANCHIK  . 

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THANK YOU! We appreciate the support from all who value our mission. The outcome is an AH-HA spark toward the future workforce in Design and related fields. MM-O-DD is the only Design Museum in Detroit, which is the only designated UNESCO City of Design in the nation. 

Metropolitan Museum Of Design Detroit is supported in part by an award from the 
Ralph
 C. Wilson Jr. Foundation via CultureSource for our Collab Cafe. [aka Memory Cafe],
Plus, awarded funds from the
Bloomberg Art Initiative, University of Michigan Arts Initiative for two summer season interns, Wayne State University International project-based intensive with multiple students from Germany..

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