Plan Your Visit

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Hours,  Fees, Rules, and Directions

Information on this page will help you plan your visit to Historic Fort Wayne

Visitors enjoying the fort


Hours of Operation
Beginning the first weekend in May until the last weekend in October, the fort is open every day from 6am - 8pm. 

Parking
Secured, on-site parking is free! 

Guided Walking Tours
The Coalition hosts guided tours on select Saturdays at 1pm and are highly recommended. The cost is $10.00 per person and your space can be reserved online. Expect the tour to last about 2 hours (see the Guided Tours page for details). 

Tuskegee Airmen Museum
The National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen has moved from the site to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

Photos by Geronimo Patton

Fort Rules

The City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Department supplies the following guidelines for visitor safety:

  • At least one adult should accompany children under age 16 on the Fort grounds.
  • NO pets; Service animals are welcome.
  • All visitors must wear shirts and shoes.
  • DO NOT ENTER or approach any building unless accompanied by a museum guide.
  • NO metal detectors, digging or taking of artifacts.
  • Picnicking is allowed, but NO barbecues, fires, or alcoholic beverages.
  • Please place trash and litter in proper receptacles.
  • NO fishing or swimming is permitted.
  • The shoreline is a hazardous area, please stay 15 ft. from the river’s edge.
  • Do not climb on anything or enter any fenced off areas.
  • Please report any vandalism observed to Fort Staff. Visitors will be held responsible for any damage they cause.
Location and Directions
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