Homeschool hub: Detroit
Homeschool days and rates, free passes, educator discounts that include homeschool teachers, curriculum swaps, book sales and daytime library programs. Every card links to the venue's, store's or library's own page.
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Museums and science sites with homeschool days or rates, free passes you can borrow with a library card, and stores whose own policy says their teacher discount includes homeschool teachers.
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The Henry Ford (Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour)
The Henry Ford gives its discounted educational rate to homeschool groups who book a field trip: at least 10 students plus one adult for every 10 students. Home educators also get 25% off memberships (Individual through Family Flex plus Rides) with the completed form. Individual families cannot buy general-admission tickets at the group rate; groups under the minimum can still visit, but without the discount.
- Ages: K–12
- Cost: Group rate $12 per person for the Museum, $14 for Greenfield Village (+$7 for the train ride), $12 for the Rouge Factory Tour
- When: Year-round by reservation (a representative phones to complete the booking) · Not listed on source
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Detroit Institute of Arts
The DIA runs special Homeschool Field Trips that combine hands-on artmaking with guided experiences in the galleries. Field trips are open to Pre-K–12 classroom or homeschool groups and are free for schools within Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
- Ages: Pre-K–12
- Cost: Free for groups in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties (the page lists $5 for schools elsewhere)
- When: By application; see the page for available dates · Not listed on source
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Cranbrook Institute of Science
Homeschool groups can book school-day field trips with a minimum of 20 paying people. Pricing is per student: $15 for one 45-minute program, $18 for two, $20 for three and $21 for four. One chaperone is free for every five students; extra adults pay $15.
- Ages: K–12
- Cost: $15–$21 per student depending on number of programs
- When: School year 2026–27, by registration · Not listed on source
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Detroit Zoo
The zoo's Homeschool Day offers educational displays and interactive exhibits for learners of all ages, with discounted advance-purchase tickets. The 2026 event was Sept. 16 and has passed.
- Ages: All ages
- Cost: Not listed on source
- When: No 2027 date is posted yet · Not listed on source
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Educator discount
Area: Michaels stores in the Detroit area, and online
Michaels' own policy lists "teachers who work in ... home schools" under who qualifies for its 15% teacher discount. Many items are excluded (for example clearance, books, classes and some brands), so check the list on the policy page.
- Ages: For the parent-teacher
- Cost: Free to join (Michaels Rewards)
- When: Year-round
- Proof needed: Verify as a teacher in Michaels Rewards (checked by a third-party service) with a document showing your name, your school or organization, and your status. Michaels says a valid educator ID lets you make 3 purchases while verification finishes.
Educator discount
Area: Apple Store online and Apple Stores in the Detroit area
Apple's Education Sales Policy says any K-12 employee is eligible for education pricing, "including homeschool teachers."
- Ages: For the parent-teacher
- Cost: Education prices (vary by product)
- When: Year-round
- Proof needed: Apple may ask for extra qualifying information before it accepts an order, and it audits education purchases, so keep documents that show you homeschool. Yearly limits apply (for example one MacBook and two iPads per year).