William V. Banks Broadcast Museum & Media Center — Attraction in Detroit

You know I love my city and it's a must that my kids and I do our D town stroll! On our stroll we came across such a magnificent jewel laced with history with blew my mind.

If you haven't had the opportunity to visit, you are missing out on a grand experience through some of the greatest broadcasting and television history. The staff was beyond spectacular and gave my children and I the most unforgettable tour we have ever experienced! During the tour we felt like family. Our tour guide did more than give us the scoop on all the dope history. She painted a master piece!!! We felt like we had took a step into a time machine and visited the past and I cant begin to express how amazing and hands on the experience was with all the history we learned. I cant began to say enough about how our tour guide dropped beautiful jewels on us and the staff were so inviting. I'm encouraging you to take a Saturday, pack the family in the car, and head on down to the 1st black television and board casting studio in the D, and take the ultimate trip down memory lane! Go get your learn on!!! All while having a good time! I have never visited a museum and met a staff that are beyond passionate about the history and the legacy of the museum. However it doesn't stop there! They are also passionate and show much gratitude to those that have path the way for so many as well as so open to answering any and all questions. Definitely on my list of favorite picks of museums in the D.

Special thanks to our marvelous tour guide and the amazing staff! You all are appreciated for such a grand experience and we will definitely be back.

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An off the beaten path gem of American broadcasting history. Chronicling the origin and legacy of the first Black owned broadcasting network, created and headed by William V. Banks, the museum chronicles the impact and legacy of the station, it's staff, and it's programming in Detroit, the United States, and the world. The volunteers are all veterans of the station and are incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and welcoming - go, and donate to keep the...

Outstanding venue full of history pertaining to media and the city of Detroit. There are lots of interesting images, videos and signs that share the story of WGPR and its journey to become the first African American owned television station in America. I learned allot about the talent and business people who created this legendary television and...