The E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts was established in 1943 when original materials were presented to the Detroit Public Library by the Detroit Musicians Association.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 12 p.m., 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 12 p.m., 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. |
| Friday | No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. |
| Saturday | No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |