Michigan Central Station
A Beaux-Arts station once seen as a symbol of Detroit’s decline, restored by Ford and reopened in 2024.
Michigan Central Station was built in 1913. Its 18-story Beaux-Arts building was once the tallest railway station in the United States. It closed in 1988 and stood derelict for decades, becoming the emblem of “Detroit ruins.” Ford Motor Company bought it in 2018 and spent nearly US$1 billion on its restoration. Reopened in 2024 as a technology innovation campus, the building’s marble waiting hall, arched dome, and shopping gallery shine once again. The ground-floor public areas can be visited for free, and tours and events are offered. It is in Corktown, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
Opening hours
Public area hours per official website
Nearby sights
- Corktown
- Ambassador Bridge
- Fox Theatre
- Comerica Park
- Detroit People Mover
- Campus Martius Park
- Guardian Building
- Detroit Historical Museum