Michigan Central Station Celebrates 100,000 Visitors

More than 100,000 visitors have toured the revamped Michigan Central Station since its grand reopening in June and if you have not seen Ford’s immaculate restoration, public tours have been extended through Labor Day weekend.

Off to the races

The former train station, which reopened following an immaculate six-year restoration by Ford Motor Company that required more than 1.7 million hours of labor by skilled workers, saw more than 50,000 guests in its first 10 days of public tours and has been drawing an average of 4,000 visitors between Friday evenings and Saturdays since June 21.

“This outpouring of support has truly been inspiring,” said Joshua Sirefman, CEO of Michigan Central. “The Station is more than just a building; it’s a symbol of the city’s strength and a catalyst for innovation, and we’re proud to welcome the community back to this iconic Detroit landmark.”

The Station serves as the centerpiece of Michigan Central’s 30-acre innovation and cultural hub. The building’s first tenant, Google’s Code Next, recently moved into their offices on the fifth floor. The program helps Detroit high school students pursue careers in tech and will help develop a pipeline of diverse talent. More than 100 companies and startups have started working in Michigan Central’s diverse ecosystem since its opening in April 2023. 

Michigan Central will announce opportunities later this month for the public to continue to visit The Station this fall, including ticketed guided and group tours. Learn more about visiting The Station at michigancentral.com/visit.