Winter at Michigan Central Train Station

Last month I read that Michigan Central Train Station was opening its first floor to the public for the theme Winter at The Station.  Morning admissions were free, but evenings from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. were $10 per person.  The event schedule is November 22nd thru December 28th, on select days, so today's the last day.

My hubby and I went to the train station when it opened last June, but I wanted to return when it wasn't so busy.  I ordered tickets for last night, December 27th, and we arrived just after 5:00 p.m.  Yesterday was a work day for me, so I wasn't sure if my knees would cooperate, but they did.

It was still daylight when we arrived so I took a couple of outside pictures then, and another after the sun went down as we were leaving.  The lights were beautiful at night.

~ Sign at the east entrance ~

It was an unstructured event.  Guests could come and go as they pleased by eating at one of the restaurants inside the station, browsing items for sale in The Shop, sitting in the large open lounge area [people watching] while waiting for Urban Art Orchestra to perform or walking around the station admiring the beautiful interior.

Entering from the east side of the station these decorations were immediately visible. 

They had a photo station where pictures were taken and sent via an email or text.  Though not the greatest, below is our photo.  It was free and a nice keepsake of the evening so I can't be choosy.  

The beautiful main lobby where many travelers waited for their train in days gone by.

My hubby purchased the commemorative book, The Station, that is available in The Shop, and one of the book's photographers autographed it.

After we roamed around awhile we went to the large open lounge area to wait for the concert to begin.

Entertainment started around 7:30 p.m.  It was jazz music and quite loud, so we only listened for about a half hour and then made our drive back home.  I knew I'd be setting my alarm for 6:00 a.m. because we were anticipating 205 guests for Mansion Tea today, so it wasn't a late night out but I enjoyed going.