Scarab Club

The Scarab Club is an art museum located in a historic building within Detroit's Cultural Center district, serving as a working space for artists and art enthusiasts. The Arts and Crafts style structure contains galleries, active artist studios, and gathering spaces.

The institution was founded in 1907 as the Hopkin Club before adopting its current name and purpose. In 1928, it relocated to the current Arts and Crafts style building that remains its home today.

The ceiling beams in the lounge bear signatures from visiting artists, creating a visual record of connections to the wider art world. These inscriptions tell the story of artists who gathered and exchanged ideas here.

Visitors can explore exhibitions and artist studios within the building, which is conveniently located near other cultural institutions in the district. Weekday visits offer the best chance to see active studio work and current exhibitions.

The exterior displays decorative mosaic tile work created in the 1980s by a junior artist associated with the club. These tiles add a distinctive visual character to the building's facade that blends historical craftsmanship with later artistic contributions.

Location: Detroit

Inception: 1907

Founders: Robert Hopkin

Official opening: 1907

Address: 217 Farnsworth St.

Phone: +13138311250

Website: https://scarabclub.org

GPS coordinates: 42.35985,-83.06282

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29