National Automotive History Collection

Overview

The National Automotive History Collection is regarded as the nation's premier public automotive archive documenting the history and development of the automobile and other wheeled land transportation. Access to the NAHC is by appointment only and should be made several days in advance.

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Location

To view items from the National Automotive History Collection, make an appointment with the Burton Historical Collection (BHC), located in the Main Library (5201 Woodward Ave).

Contact

bhc@detroitpubliclibrary.org
(313) 481-1401

Hours

  • Walk-In:
    Tuesday - Saturday from 2pm - 6pm
  • By Appointment Only:
    Tuesday & Wednesday at 12pm, 6pm
    Thursday - Saturday at 10am, 12pm
    Request an Appointment

Sunday walk-in hours (1pm - 5pm) resume on 09/07/26.