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Holocaust Memorial Center

The Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan, near Detroit, is Michigan's largest Holocaust museum. Its history begins in 1984. A drive of 20 mi reaches Ford Field.

Photo: Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
Where
In Farmington Hills
22 places to stay
Open since
1984
Wikipedia readers
1.5K
a year · #5,108 of 7,799
In brief

A museum inside Farmington Hills

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 17°, with about 36" of snow a year. When to go ↓

You can stay in Farmington Hills

Holocaust Memorial Center is inside Farmington Hills, which has 22 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 70–83°. When to go ↓

Established in 1984

Holocaust Memorial Center dates from 1984. About ↓

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

When to go

The climate here

Here is how the weather at Holocaust Memorial Center changes month by month.

Jan31° / 17°
Feb34° / 18°
Mar45° / 26°
Apr58° / 36°
May70° / 47°
Jun79° / 57°
Jul83° / 61°
Aug81° / 60°
Sep74° / 52°
Oct61° / 42°
Nov48° / 32°
Dec36° / 23°
Typical highs and lows in Farmington Hills. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Farmington Hills. Farmington Hills’s full climate →
About

Holocaust Memorial Center

The Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan, near Detroit, is Michigan's largest Holocaust museum.

Type
Museum
Established
1984
Wikipedia readers
1.5K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Nights near Holocaust Memorial Center

Rooms are nearest in Farmington Hills (22) and Southfield (33).

Holocaust Memorial Center1234567Southfield33Detroit97Livonia22Bloomfield Township18Novi16Troy26Auburn Hills23Michigan StadiumFord FieldComerica ParkThe Henry FordMarvin's Marvelous Mechanical MuseumFox TheatreDetroit Institute of Arts10 mi
Holocaust Memorial Center12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Michigan Stadium
  2. 2Ford Field
  3. 3Comerica Park
  4. 4The Henry Ford
  5. 5Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
  6. 6Fox Theatre
  7. 7Detroit Institute of Arts
In town

Farmington Hills

22 places to stay · 17 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins

You’re already here.

83,291 people

10 min drive

Southfield

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

76,111 people

5 mi east of Holocaust Memorial Center

25 min drive

Detroit

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

649,095 people

16 mi southeast of Holocaust Memorial Center

10 min drive

Livonia

22 places to stay · 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins

92,603 people

7 mi south of Holocaust Memorial Center

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Holocaust Memorial CenterDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Farmington Hillsin town—22 17 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins83,291$355KB
Southfield5 mi east10 min33 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel76,111$236KD
Detroit16 mi southeast25 min97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds649,095$84KD−
Livonia7 mi south10 min22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins92,603$281KC+
Bloomfield Township7 mi northeast10 min18 17 hotels · 1 campground43,904$605KA−
Novi7 mi west10 min16 15 hotels · 1 motel67,319$422KB+
Troy12 mi northeast20 min26 25 hotels · 1 campground88,733$420KB
Auburn Hills13 mi northeast20 min23 22 hotels · 1 inn or B&B25,925$245KC−

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County · major hub20 mi
FNTBishop38 mi
LANCapital Region65 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 Holocaust Memorial Center’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

While you are near Holocaust Memorial Center

These well-known places are within 36 miles.

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

Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0

Common questions

Visiting Holocaust Memorial Center

Is Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills?

Yes. It’s inside Farmington Hills, MI.

When is the best time to visit Holocaust Memorial Center?

May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.

What is the closest airport to Holocaust Memorial Center?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 20 miles away.

Where should I stay near Holocaust Memorial Center?

Southfield (5 mi, 33 places to stay), Detroit (16 mi, 97 places to stay) and Farmington Hills (in town, 22 places to stay).

From locals

Tips for visiting, from Farmington Hills

People in Farmington Hills have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.

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