This research paper will discuss the exhibits of both the Detroit Historical Museum (DHM) and the Wright Museum of African American History (WM) and interpret the experience as a first-time visitor ( myself but with some knowledge of the course) without any prior knowledge of the Underground Railroad (UGRR). This critical analysis will evaluate the DHM and WM programs and displays for their intent and ability to present facts and materials in a manner understandable to a first-time visitor. It will also briefly touch on the topics discussed in the assignment sheet: the overall effect of the museum promoting real knowledge of the Underground Railroad. Recommendations to the museum to improve public understanding of the topic and also Blights question “maintain a long-term view”. However, this research focuses more on the first-time visitor experience with little or no prior knowledge. The following pages will delve more into the critical issue of learning and knowing about the Underground Railroad through the historical facts and displays of each museum and its effect on the general public. There are many different definitions of museum, but here we will point out one from the most common site to access Wikipedia. “An institution that cares for (preserves) a collection of articles and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance, and makes them available for public viewing through exhibitions, which may be permanent or temporary.” (www.wikipedia.org)As a first-time visitor you probably will not find most of the keywords such as articles, objects and collections in the DHM or WH museum of historical significance in relation to the Underground Railroad and to your surprise, but it was the reason for the success of the Underground Railroad.A......middle of paper......regarding the contribution of whites to the UGRR movement did not disappoint me, but overall the Detroit museum gave me the experience that a new visitor would need to understand UGRR. In my opinion, maintaining a long-term vision of Blight meant keeping in mind the struggle of the UGRR movement and the people involved and never falling back into the shackles of racism. Learning and studying UGRR should mean always keeping ethical and moral values ​​in mind and treating each other with equality and respect regardless of religion, race or color. The real lesson Blight wants us to understand while maintaining a long-term view is to be tolerant, open-minded, and ethical in all of our lives. Bibliography: Detroit Historical Museum: Sign, Gateway to Freedom Detroit Historical Museum: Content Development Brochure www.detroithistrorical.org www. ugrronline.com www.wikipedia.org www.wright.org