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Detroit Masonic Temple

The Detroit Masonic Temple is the world's largest Masonic Temple. You can find it in Detroit. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1922.

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Where
In Detroit
97 places to stay
Open since
1922
Wikipedia readers
30K
a year · #878 of 7,770
In brief

A theatre inside Detroit

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Detroit

Detroit Masonic Temple is inside Detroit, which has 97 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep

May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–84°. When to go ↓

Established in 1922

Detroit Masonic Temple dates from 1922. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Warm months and cold ones

Here are the months at Detroit Masonic Temple, with their weather.

Jan32° / 19°
Feb35° / 20°
Mar45° / 27°
Apr58° / 38°
May70° / 48°
Jun80° / 59°
Jul84° / 63°
Aug81° / 62°
Sep75° / 54°
Oct62° / 43°
Nov48° / 33°
Dec37° / 25°
Typical highs and lows in Detroit. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Detroit. Detroit’s full climate →
About

Detroit Masonic Temple

The Detroit Masonic Temple is the world's largest Masonic Temple. Located in the Cass Corridor neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan, at 500 Temple Street, the building serves as a home to various masonic organizations including the York Rite Sovereign College of North America. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980.

The Detroit Masonic Temple contains a variety of public spaces, including three theaters, three ballrooms and banquet halls, and a 160-by-100-foot (49 m × 30 m) clear-span drill hall. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool, a handball court, a gymnasium, a bowling alley, and a pool hall. The building also features numerous lodge rooms, offices, and dining spaces.

Type
Theatre
Established
1922
Opened
1926
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1980)
Wikipedia readers
30K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Places to stay near Detroit Masonic Temple

Places to stay start in Detroit (97) and Dearborn (26).

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Detroit Masonic Temple12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Ford Field
  2. 2Comerica Park
  3. 3Fox Theatre
  4. 4Detroit Institute of Arts
  5. 5Hitsville U.S.A.
  6. 6The Henry Ford
In town

Detroit

97 places to stay · 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds

You’re already here.

649,095 people

10 min drive

Dearborn

26 places to stay · 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

105,611 people

8 mi west of Detroit Masonic Temple

15 min drive

Warren

34 places to stay · 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins

137,138 people

11 mi north of Detroit Masonic Temple

20 min drive

Southfield

33 places to stay · 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel

76,111 people

14 mi northwest of Detroit Masonic Temple

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Detroit Masonic TempleDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Detroitin town—97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds649,095$84KD−
Dearborn8 mi west10 min26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins105,611$219KC
Warren11 mi north15 min34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins137,138$193KC−
Southfield14 mi northwest20 min33 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel76,111$236KD
Romulus18 mi southwest25 min41 41 hotels24,547$160KD
Roseville13 mi northeast20 min16 15 hotels · 1 motel46,863$156KD
Southgate12 mi southwest20 min13 7 hotels · 6 motels28,931$174KC−
Troy17 mi north25 min26 25 hotels · 1 campground88,733$420KB

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County · major hub17 mi
FNTBishop56 mi
TOLEugene F. Kranz Toledo Express65 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Detroit Masonic Temple’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Around Detroit Masonic Temple

These well-known sights sit within 63 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hitsville U.S.A.: Blob4000 at English Wikipedia Later versions were uploaded by FuriousFreddy at , Public domain · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5

Common questions

Visiting Detroit Masonic Temple: the answers

Is Detroit Masonic Temple in Detroit?

Yes. It’s inside Detroit, MI.

When is the best time to visit Detroit Masonic Temple?

May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.

How far is Detroit Masonic Temple from Cleveland?

About 93 miles southeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Detroit Masonic Temple?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 17 miles away.

Where should I stay near Detroit Masonic Temple?

Detroit (in town, 97 places to stay), Dearborn (8 mi, 26 places to stay) and Warren (11 mi, 34 places to stay).

From locals

Local tips in Detroit

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.