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Michigan Central Station surpasses 100K visitors since opening; plans for guided tours this fall

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DETROIT (WXYZ — More than 100,000 people have now visited the restored Michigan Central Station, officials announced this week.

According to Michigan Central, the station surpassed 100,000 people this week. It opened to the public in June for 10 days of public tours, then opened on Fridays and Saturdays for public visits.

Summer at the station will continue to run Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31, and will also open Labor Day weekend on Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VIDEO: Watch our previous coverage when non-reserved, self-guided tours started in July

'It's inspiring': Michigan Central Station now open for non-reserved, self-guided tours

The tours are self-guided with no tickets ore registration required.

Later this month, Michigan Central will announce more opening time for the fall, including ticketed guided tours.

“This outpouring of support has truly been inspiring,” Michigan Central CEO Joshua Sirefman said in a statement. “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.”

See inside The Grand Hall - the historic waiting room below

Inside Michigan Central Station: See the restored Grand Hall

See inside the historic Women's waiting room below

Inside Michigan Central Station: See the restored women's waiting room

See inside the historic Arcade below

Inside Michigan Central Station: See the restored Arcade

See inside the historic Ticket Lobby below

Inside Michigan Central Station: See the restored Ticket Lobby

See inside the historic Reading Room and Tea Room below

Inside Michigan Central Station: See the restored Reading Room & Tea Room

See inside the Corridor (historic Service Access) below

Inside Michigan Central Station: See the restored Corridor & service access

See inside the historic Restaurant below

Inside Michigan Central Station: See the restored Restaurant

See inside the historic Concourse below

Inside Michigan Central Station: See the restored Concourse

See video of the exterior restoration below

Inside Michigan Central Station: See the restored exterior of the building