|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1839 Courthouse Square and Museum -- Free!
313 N. Cass St., Berrien Springs, MI
Learn about Berrien County’s museum and archives and the most complete set of county government buildings to survive in the Midwest. Learn how baseball was played before the Civil War, meet a blacksmith or visit the House of David, a unique and prosperous religious colony that operated an amusement park and vacation resort. |
Adventure Mining Company --
Adventure Road - off M-38, Greenland, MI
Take a Guided Underground Mine Tour of the Old Adventure Copper Mine.
Without a doubt, it's an adventure! From historic surface tours, underground copper mine walking tours, or even underground hiking excursions that involve rappelling to lower mine levels with a rope and harness . . . the choice is yours! |
Air Zoo --
6151 Portage Rd., Kalamazoo, MI
Celebrate the Wright brothers' first flight. Tour the International Space Station. Take the controls of a military jet plane. Experience the Midwest's only 4D theater. The Air Zoo is home to a variety of permanent exhibits, plus, thanks to the Smithsonian Institution, a host of other displays are always stopping by. You'll rarely catch the same thing twice. The visit will fly by for everyone!! |
Alden B. Dow Home Studio and Archives --
315 Post Street, Midland, MI
The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio invites you through the architectural studios and private residence of noted 20th century architect Alden B. Dow. This building's geometric planes and angles, complementing the lines in nature, are accented by Dow's creative use of rich color, glass, wood, and his unique unit block system. |
Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art --
1801 West St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI
The Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art is located at the Midland Center for the Arts and is comprised of three levels of permanent interactive science exhibitions known as the HALL OF IDEAS and a fourth level of expansive space for continually changing visual art and science exhibitions. Approximately 20-25 exhibitions each year address both the dynamic world of science and the expressive excitement of art in all disciplines, all historical periods and the most contemporary forms. Museum School for art and science classes year round for students of all ages is offered. ABDM celebrates discovery, creativity and individual expression through art, science and the interplay between them. |
Alfred P. Sloan Museum --
1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI
Regional history, historic automobiles and hands-on science are major features of the Sloan Museum. The Science Discovery Center allows children and adults to explore principles of chemistry and physics through exhibit and staff presentations. We also offer seasonal exibits & lectures, historical heritage programs, and Michigan & American history programs. Check out our website for the latest information. |
Allegan County Children's Museum --
202 East Main Street, Fennville, MI
The Allegan County Children's Museum features hands-on exhibits and activities, field trips, toddler area, a Braille machine, bubble tanks and an authentic American Indian wigwam. Entertaining, safe, fun and educational hands-on exhibits provide hours of fun for all ages. |
Amber Elk Ranch --
2688 W. Conrad Road, Ludington, MI
Come take a tour of our beautiful 130 acre farm, where you can see HUGE bull elk. Visit our petting zoo where you can see many interesting animals. |
American Museum of Magic --
107 E. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI
The museum is the largest privately owned
magic museum opened to the public. The museum celebrates magicians both past and present with items dating back to 1585! |
Amon Orchards --
8066 US 31 N, Acme, MI
Escape from the hustle and bustle to enjoy a leisurely trolley ride through endless acres of fruit trees. Our courteous tour guide will answer your questions and tell you about the fascinating history of the Grand Traverse Area, the birth of the cherry industry, and much more. |
Andy T's Farm --
3131 S. Business US 27, Saint Johns, MI
A family fun farm with a fresh fruit and vegetable market, flowers, nursery stock, u-pick, hayrides, holiday trees, a farm fresh bakery, 6 acre corn maze, petting farm, straw maze and make your own caramel apples. Stop by for locally grown produce and lots of weekend activities. We give tours of this mint farm! Open April through December. |
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum --
220 East Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Inspire young people to discover the wonder of science, math and technology. Ignite your imagination as you explore nine unique galleries containing more than 250 interactive exhibits. With subjects ranging from physics to health to nature to mathematics and beyond, learning is made fun for all ages in an informal environment where hands-on experience is the best teacher. |
Arab American National Museum --
13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI
Affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, the Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to bringing the voices and faces of Arab Americans to mainstream audiences. Learn about their economic, political and cultural contributions. The Museum pays tribute to the diversity of our nation by bringing to light the shared experiences of our immigrants and ethnic groups. |
Art Center of Battle Creek --
265 East Emmett Street, Battle Creek, MI
Each year the Art Center exhibits 10 to 12 shows that highlight diverse subjects from traditional arts to contemporary visual art. A "Kidspace" interactive area is included with each of the Art Centerís exhibitions. This space provides an environment for children to respond to the current exhibit using art supplies and projects with simple instructions provided by the Art Center. |
Art House Tours and Lectures --
59 Alfred Street, Detroit, MI
Art House is an 1872 Gothic Revival home located in an historic neighborhood in downtown Detroit. Its original interiors have been preserved, and since 1981 it has served as a center for art and architectural study and a tour destination for those wanting to relive an era of graciousness that once was found in the city of Detroit when it was known as the "Paris of the Midwest." Tours, Classes and Events. |
Artworks/MOCHA --
106a N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI
Art and Culture Center. A place where 140 local artists sell, teach and exhibit their artwork. An extensive gift shop of fine original art, jewelry, pottery, sculpture and fibers. Programming for community enrichment. Public Leisure Classes year round. Mission is to bring the arts to this geographically under served area of West Central Michigan. Tours and hands-on activities available without fee, year round. |
Automotive Hall of Fame --
21400 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI
The Automotive Hall of Fame is both a visitor attraction and an educational resource for inspiring others to higher levels of achievement in their own work and lives. Visitors will experience automotive history through visual and interactive exhibits, automobiles and authentic artifacts. Induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame is considered the highest honor in the motor vehicle industry. |
BARAGA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM --
P.O. BOX 567, BARAGA, MI
Located on US 41 in Baraga, Michigan, on the shores of L'Anse Bay (Keweenaw Bay). The museum collects, displays and preserves the rich history of Baraga County's past. The Museum is barrier free and provides a park area for persons to enjoy a picnic or just sit and enjoy the bay. The setting here on the bay has rich historic significance to the Baraga County Historical Society. As you look out over the bay, you can see the historic Red Rocks and the Lac View Desert Trail. Looking north, you can see Sandpoint where ancient artifacts have been carbon dated to be more than a 1000 years old. |
Bay Breeze Tours --
211 Woodland Lane, Harbor Springs, MI
Scheduled Walking Tours of Bay View, a National Historic Landmark, offered July and August. Approximately a 75-minute walk |
Belle Isle Nature Zoo --
8450 West Ten Mile Road , Royal Oak, MI
|
Belleville Area Museum --
405 Main Street, Belleville, MI
The Belleville Area Museum features small-scale replicas of historical buildings which once stood in Belleville, Sumpter, and Van Buren Townships. With visitors regularly promenading its “Main Street”, the Museum became a popular attraction. The Belleville Area Museum preserves the history of the community through exhibit of historical artifacts and the presentation of historical programs and events. |
Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan --
491 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI
Come visit Northeast Michigan's center for art, history and science with our displays of arts and crafts, native Americans, geology, industry, and a recreated 1890's street of shops. Our 19th century historic buildings including the Green School, Spratt Church, Maltz exchange Bank, and McKay Log Cabin. Planetarium shows are offered on Sundays. |
Binder Park Zoo --
7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek, MI
Binder Park Zoo is a place for discovery and adventure. As you explore the shaded boardwalks and brick paths that wind through the Zoo, you will encounter a variety of wildlife from around the world. The mission of the Binder Park Zoological Society is to foster understanding, empathy, and conservation of nature. |
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center --
1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, MI
The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center offers over 500 classes and has students age 3 through adulthood. The Center has four exhibition galleries-each with its own focus. Local, regional and national artists, community, school, BBAC faculty and students all exhibit. Exhibitions are free. The Gallery Shop has constantly changing, affordable, unique artistic gifts including home decor. |
Birmingham Historical Museum & Park --
556 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI
The Birmingham Historical Museum & Park features the 1822 John West Hunter House and the 1928 Allen House. These historic buildings sit side-by-side in the beautiful John West Hunter Historic Park near downtown. |
Blandford Nature Center -- Free!
1715 Hillburn NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Blandford Nature Center's Wildlife Education Center and Rehabilitation Facility is one of Grand Rapid's most exciting educational resources. Wildlife rehabilitation, upclose public viewing of live native Michigan species, and entertaining educational programs are all part of what makes the Wildlife Education Center valuable to the community. Sign up early for our monthly homeschool programs. |
Buchanan Art Center --
117 West Front Street, Buchanan, MI
The Buchanan Art Center provides 3 exhibit galleries for local artists, art classes for all ages, a small library, and a gift shop that supports local artists and the work of art center.
Gallery exhibits change about every 1-2 months with each new exhibit having an opening where the community can meet the artist. Periodically, there are free musical concerts in the main gallery. The art center tries to have at least one juried art exhibit per year which involves students from the community.
Homeschoolers are encouraged to set up art classes at the center--a minimum of five students are needed, and any class that the center offers can be scheduled for homeschoolers. |
Call of the Wild Museum --
850 S. Wisconsin Ave., Gaylord, MI
The wildlife museum features a wide variety of animals, habitats, and activities. Each display depicts the animal's natural habitat and normal activities. Some displays also have the sounds of the animal. Inside the museum, you will find over 60 Wildlife Displays, the Wildlife Theater, and a Hands-on Learning Center. |
Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center -- Free!
Mitchell State Park, Cadillac, MI
The story of hunting and fishing in Michigan from the early days of the Indians to the present. A multimedia auditorium has different programs. Native fish species for viewing in our wall-size freshwater aquarium. Group tours and guided hikes explore the 2.5 mile Heritage Nature Trail. Free special group programs. Call to make arrangements for almost anything nature related you can come up with! |
Castle Farms --
5052 N. M-66, Charlevoix, MI
A unique and entertaining way to spend the day with family & friends. Whether to view our beautiful gardens, peruse the Museum Collections, or to see the magnificence of our French Chateaux style buildings, Castle Farms is the perfect place. Also check out our Castle Math for local homeschool group or discover a glorious spot to hold a wedding or reception. |
Castle Museum of Saginaw County History --
500 Federal Ave, Saginaw, MI
Telling the continuing story of the Saginaw area through exploration, preservation and presentation of historical and cultural heritage. Built as a Federal post office in 1898 it reflects the French heritage of early Saginaw. HSSC operates the only county museum in the state with a full-time archaeologist, an active archaeology program and a nationally recognized repository of archaeological objects. |
Center Galleries -- Free!
301 Frederick Douglass, Detroit, MI
Center Galleries displays the work of the students of The College of Creative Studies, you can view and purchase the artwork displayed, the gallery is located in the Center Area, right across the street from the Institute of Arts Museum, and near the Detroit Science Center. |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History --
315 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI
The world’s largest institution dedicated to the African American experience, the museum provides exhibitions and programs exploring the diversity of African American history & culture. The Museum houses over 30,000 artifacts & archival materials and is home to the Blanche Caggin Underground Railroad Collection, Harriet Tubman Museum Collection, and much more. |
Charlton Park -- Free!
2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI
Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum began as one man's dream for preservation of the past. In 1936, Irving Charlton donated land for the purpose of building a museum and recreation facility for local residents. During his lifetime, Mr. Charlton collected thousands of artifacts, forming the core of the collections now owned by the museum. Many of these were simple objects which reflect the lives of those who lived in the small communities of this region.
See website for education programs, private events, church or walnut grove rentals and special events. |
Children's Garden at Leila Arboretum --
928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI
Leila Arboretum Society's Children's Garden is a safe outdoor environment in which "children" of all ages can freely explore the importance of plants in their lives. This garden, which encourages learning through sensory and hands-on exploration of plants, includes gardens that reflect upon Battle Creek and Michigan's history. Educational programs and guided tours available. |
Children's Museum of Detroit -- Free!
6134 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI
It is the third oldest childrens museum in the nation. Detroit Children's Museum has developed into a unique educational and cultural institution. The galleries at the Children's Museum feature various exhibits, which explore the sciences, history, world cultures and the arts. |
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square --
1730 S Washington Avenue, Saginaw, MI
See including Wolves, River Otters, Bald Eagles, Black-footed Penguins, Capuchin monkeys, Kangaroos, Alligators, exotic birds, reptiles and more! Walk in the Butterfly Encounter; feed the sheep & goats; dig up dinosaur bones; ride our hand-carved carousel & antique train and get up close and personal with all kinds of critters at our live shows. We believe learning should be extremely fun! |
Cindy Lou's Zoo --
6327 N. M-18, Roscommon, MI
Visit a scenic 20 acre park like setting in beautiful Roscommon, Michigan. They offer animals from around the world for viewing and petting. Cindy Lou's Zoo features wallaby, exotic cattle, red & fallow deer, horses, miniature donkeys, zebra, goats & sheep, monkeys, lemurs, parrots...! Most animals are tame enough to feed and pet. Picnic area and toddler play area on the grounds. |
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum -- Free!
11747 N. Higgins Lake Dr., Roscommon, MI
In an effort to "put Americans back to work" during the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrolled more than 100,000 young Michigan men to perform a variety of conservation and reforestation projects. Between 1933 and 1942, the Michigan CCC planted 484 million trees, spent 140,000 days fighting forest fires and constructed 7,000 miles of truck trails, 504 bridges and 222 buildings. Their accomplishments also revitalized the Michigan state park system, helping to establish Isle Royale National Park and improve campgrounds in Michigan's national forests. |
Cobblestone Farm, Living Farm Museum --
2781 Packard St., Ann Arbor, MI
Living history museum in the restored 1845 cobblestone Classical Revival two-family home of Dr. Benajah Ticknor (U.S. Naval Surgeon) and Heman Ticknor (farmer and Whig politician). Guided tours and special events portray rural lifestyle of the 1845-1860 era. |
Coopersville Farm Museum --
375 Main Street, Coopersville, MI
Visit our website often to keep an eye on the ever changing exhibits, events and activities at the Coopersville Farm Museum. Focusing on the "Then and Now" of farming, agriculture & rural living, the constantly changing displays will keep you coming back. We have educational programs for Preschool through HS. Let us know and we'll gear our focus towards what you're studying. |
Cornish Pump Museum --
300 Kent Street, Iron Mountain, MI
The museum's focal points are an 8 1/2' WW II glider replica and a 725 steeple compound condensing engine. Rising 54' from the engine room floor and documented as the Nation's largest engine capable of pumping 4.5 million gallons daily. Also, holds sections of a Ford Glider, made of WWII, in the nearby "dry house". |
Country Dairy --
3476 S. 80th Ave, New Era, MI
Receive a guided tour of a working dairy farm & milk processing facility. Begin at the Moo School to learn the history of dairy farming, and the industry. Then take a tour wagon to see our cows, how they are milked, how milk is bottled or (certain days) turned into cheese and ice cream. At the close of the tour sample our famous Premium Chocolate Milk or try “Moochies” (cheddar cheese curds).
|
Cranbrook Art Museum --
39221 N. Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI
This museum offers exceptional exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, architecture and design in all media. Collection highlights include works by Dubuffet, Eames, Lichtenstein, Saarinen, Stella and Warhol, along with a wealth of objects from the Arts and Crafts-era to the present. The museum offers exhibitions throughout the year, including work by leading national and international artists. |
Cranbrook House & Gardens --
380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Cranbrook House and Gardens stands as a centerpiece of Cranbrook's 319-acre National Historic Landmark campus. From May through October, visitors can experience the grandeur of both the House and the Gardens with guided and self-guided tours. |
Cranbrook Institute of Science --
P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Cranbrook Institute of Science, a great place to explore science, technology and natural history. Join 200,000+ visitors who every year appreciate the Institute's fascinating exhibits, hands-on activities, and planetarium shows. |
Crawford County Historical Museum --
97 E. Michigan Ave., Grayling, MI
Take an imaginary trip back in time by touring the Crawford County Historical Museum complex. Visitors will take a nostalgic trip to the turn of the century in the restored Passenger / Freight Depot where they can view the displays reflecting an era when Grayling had great fame as a leading lumbering center. |
Crooked Tree Arts Center -- Free!
461 East Mitchell, Petoskey, MI
Crooked Tree Arts Center was founded in 1971 to sponsor and encourage activities in the arts for residents of Charlevoix and Emmet counties. It took less than ten years for the group to grow in stature to the point where it could purchase a building to serve as a center for arts endeavors in the region. |
Crossroads Village --
5045 Stanley Road, Flint, MI
Stroll around our 51-acre Village where friendly folks in period attire welcome you to the homes, mills and shops dating back to the 1800's. Visit the blacksmith at his forge, a doctor dispensing herbal remedies, and a printer at his press! Visit the early mills, where the power of water turns grain into flour, saws logs into lumber and presses apples into cool, sweet cider. |
Curious Kids' Museum --
415 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI
Curious Kids' Museum is a hands-on children's museum dedicated to stimulating the curiosity of children from 1-100 with education exhibits and programs which challenge the senses and offer unique learning opportunities. |
Deer Acres Storybook Amusement Park --
2346 M-13, Pinconning, MI
The Mother Goose theme combined with a children's petting zoo is what separates this park from average amusement parks. Great fun, entertainment and recreation lies ahead for the whole family. |
Deer Forest Fun Park --
6800 Indian Lane, Coloma, MI
Deer Forest is one of the nation's largest and most elaborate exotic animal petting zoos. Deer Forest also offers pony rides, amusement rides, a children's playland, storybook lane, miniature golf, a train ride, magic shows, food, picnic areas & much, much more! Your kids will want to come back to Deer Forest again & again! |
Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center --
100 W. Center Ave., Bay City, MI
The Planetarium includesa 50-foot domed screen with seating for 130 visitors. The audience will experience a unique blend of education and entertainment. |
Dennos Museum Center --
1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI
Located on the Northwestern Michigan College campus features both the visual and performing arts. Features three rotating exhibition galleries, a sculpture court, a "hands-on" Discovery Gallery, a gallery of Inuit art from the museum's permanent collection, a 32-seat video theater, a community room and a museum store. The Milliken Auditorium showcases the performing arts, including theater, dance and music. |
Detroit Historical Museum --
5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI
Cobblestone streets, 19th century stores, an auto assembly line, toy trains, and a fur trading post from the 1700s are only a few of the wonders to see at the Detroit Historical Museum. For more than 75 years, the Museum has chronicled the life and times of the region, safeguarding its rich history. |
Detroit Institute of Arts --
5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Founded in 1885, the Detroit Institute of Arts has been a beacon of culture for the Detroit area for well over a century. The DIA is a world-class museum with a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits, and is the fifth-largest fine arts museum in the country; offers over 100 galleries with art from ancient to modern times. |
Detroit Zoological Park --
8450 West Ten Mile Road , Royal Oak, MI
The Detroit Zoo is a natural habitat for more than 3,000 animals and 700 varieties of trees, shrubbery and flowering plants. Of the 340 species at the Zoo, 64 are officially listed as endangered or threatened and two are extinct in the wild. Major exhibits include the Arctic Ring of Life, the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery, Great Apes of Harambee, Penguinarium, free-flight aviary, Holden Museum of Living Reptiles, the National Amphibian Conservation Center, giraffes, Siberian tigers, African lions, Asian elephants, Grevy's zebras, Bactrian camels, snow monkeys and the prairie dog exhibit, just to name a few. In 2001 the Detroit Zoo opened the world’s largest polar bear exhibit, the Arctic Ring of Life. The Arctic Ring of Life features the Polar Passage, a 70-ft long clear tunnel in which visitors can get breathtaking views of diving and swimming polar bears and seals. Guests can experience the tundra, open sea and pack ice of the Arctic environment, and the animals that are distinctively adapted to life there. |
Devos Art Museum -- Free!
1401 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, MI
The museum is comprised of two galleries. One gallery is designed for rotating exhibits, including student, national, and community exhibits. The other showcases the university's permanent collection, ranging from Japanese art to early 20th-century illustration. |
Dinosaur Gardens Prehisotoric Zoo --
11160 US 23 South , Ossineke, MI
40 acres of beauty and serenity alongide a most unique trail leading you back in time. Stroll next to life-size replicas of dinosaurs as well as cave men and women. Some exhibits even offer a birds-eye view wtih steps and entrance right into the replicas. Over 26 exhibits along the trail. The zoo also boasts a gift shop and dinosaur themed miniature golf. |
Domino's Petting Farm --
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr., Ann Arbor, MI
Domino's Petting Farm is a perfect setting for people of all ages to learn about farming and farm animals. Come visit for a fun-filled day. Pet the animals including many rare breeds, watch an animal demonstration, and enjoy a hayride. |
Dow Gardens --
1018 West Main Street , Midland, MI
Come discover 110 acres of identified trees and flowers growing in a beautiful and educational mid-Michigan garden. Growin' Gardeners Kids come weekly to work their 3' x 5' plot w/ kid tools, listen to a story, and fill out a garden journal. A different gardening topic will be covered each week. Enjoy a harvest all summer long. Choose from Wednes or Thur from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Plot Fee: $22/plot. |
Dr. Nathan Thomas House --
613 East Cass Street, Schoolcraft, MI
This was a stop on the underground railroad conducting slaves to freedom in Canada. The historical society conducts educational tours for schools and other groups. |
Dutch Village --
12350 James Street, Holland, MI
The theme park recreates a village in the Netherlands over 200 years ago, complete with authentic Dutch architecture, flowering gardens, canals and windmills. Learn about the history and culture of the Dutch through many presentations made by costumed interpreters.
|
Eastside Historic Cemetery -- Free!
1200 Elmwood Ave, Detroit, MI
Visit the graves of many important figures from Detroit's past, including abolition leaders, Michigan veterans dating back to the British and Indian war and political leaders such as territorial governor Lewis Cass. Walk along historic Parent's Creek, renamed Bloody Run after the 1763 battle between the Pontiac and the British that took place here. |
Edsel & Eleanore Ford House --
1100 Lake Shore Road , Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Since opening to the public in 1978, hundreds of thousands of guests have visited Edsel & Eleanor Ford House to marvel at the extraordinary home and collection of original antiques and art; to stroll the 87-acres of beautiful, lakefront grounds; and to attend special events.
Winter Hours
January — March
Tuesday — Sunday
11:30 a.m.— 6 p.m. |
Ella Sharp Museum --
3225 4th Street, Jackson, MI
A charming art and Jackson history museum inside beautiful Ella Sharp Park. The museum opened in 1965 in the 19th century home of Ella Merriman Sharp. In addition to touring the elegantly furnished Victorian home, visitors to the museum may visit a one-room school, an exhibition of carriages, woodworking shop and peer into several other historic buildings used for educational purposes. |
Exhibit Museum of Natural History -- Free!
1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI
Exhibits include displays on prehistoric life with the most extensive dinosaur exhibits in the state of Michigan, Michigan wildlife, Native American culture, anthropology, geology, and a Planetarium. The Exhibit Museum is open seven days a week, 357 days a year. |
Express Yourself Art Barn --
6459 - 130th Avenue , Fennville, MI
Express Yourself Art Barn is a place where anyone can create and express themselves in art! We offer ceramics to paint, a potters wheel, mosaics to create, wood crafts to paint, jewelry to assemble, glassware to paint, as well as many other items. You choose your project, we supply the materials to complete it. Our studio is a historic barn on three acres near the Kalamazoo River. Let your creativity flow in the serene, peaceful atmosphere, and enjoy the experience of creating in the art barn.
Anyone can create art! Let us show you how!
¨ Paint a ceramic tea pot!
¨ Make your own tiles!
¨ Throw a pot on the wheel!
¨ Mosaic a picture frame!
¨ Paint a wooden birdhouse!
¨ Spin paint pottery!
¨ Mosaic garden stepping stones!
¨ Make your OWN jewelry!
¨ Paint a silk scarf or a tie |
Fallasburg Historic Village --
13944 Covered Bridge Road, Lowell, MI
Take a step back in time and discover life in the 1800's at Fallasburg, a unique, 42-acre village just north of Lowell, Michigan. Placed on the National Register of Historical Places 1999. |
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve --
13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI
Winding woodland trails, gardens with colorful flower beds, tall-grass prairie, waterfalls, a waterwheel, and fern conservatory are interspersed throughout Fernwood's 105 splendid acres. Throughout the year, Fernwood offers classes, workshops, gallery shows and lectures. Tours are available. |
The Flint Children's Museum --
1602 W. Third Ave , Flint, MI
Explore the Flint Children's Museum. Hands-on educational exhibits are tucked in every corner. Each visit is a new experience with special programs every month. It's a great destination for a scouting or class field trip. Plan your birthday party with us and share the experience with all your friends. |
Flint Institute of Arts --
1120 East Kearsley St., Flint, MI
Established in 1928 as a museum and art school, this facility has recently undergone extensive renovations and currently houses a rich collection of over 6,500 works of art, from 16th century renaissance paintings to modern abstract sculpture. Classes offered year round for students from 2 1/2 years to adult. Look for exhibitions, art classes, films & videos, to lectures, concerts, tours and more. |
Flint Institute of Music --
1025 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI
The Flint Institute of Music brings you the Flint Symphony Orchestra and Flint School of Performing Arts—together comprising one of Flint’s most important cultural assets. |
Flint Youth Theatre and The Whiting --
1220 E. Kearsley, Flint, MI
|
Fort St. Joseph Museum --
508 E. Main St., Niles, MI
The Fort St. Joseph Museum is located in the former carriage house of the beautiful Victorian period Chapin Mansion. The museum tells the story of Niles from its colonial start in 1691 to the present. Featured exhibits portray the history of Fort St. Joseph, built by the French in 1691, the story of the Underground Railroad in southern Michigan, and the importance of the railroad and classification yards in Niles' history. Another unique and truly outstanding exhibit features the museum's Lakota Indian collection including twelve pictographs drawn by Chief Sitting Bull. Together the museum's exhibits tell the story of Niles and the contributions its businesses and citizens have made to the world.
The Fort St. Joseph Museum now has a themed activity for children. The theme for these activities changes bi-monthly. Your child will receive an activity booklet, a craft and a special exhibit. Bring your children often to enjoy the new and varied educational and fun experiences we have for them. There is no cost for these activities and no reservation is needed. |
Frankenmuth Historical Association --
613 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI
The Frankenmuth Historical Museum offers more than just the historic travels of the original fifteen settlers from Germany to the Saginaw Valley in 1845. Our Museum is an entertaining look at the people, and the motivations of the immigrants who framed the history as well as the future of Frankenmuth. We use hands-on displays, video and audio, and interesting artifacts to tell this fascinating story. |
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park --
1000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Plan on spending at least four hours to enjoy all there is to offer. Walk the outdoor nature trails and boardwalk, study world-class sculpture in the outdoor Sculpture Park, enjoy fun with the kids in the Children's Garden. Visit indoor areas including a special sculpture exhibition, the largest tropical conservatory in Michigan, and exquisite plants in the Arid Garden and Carnivorous Plant House. |
Friske Orchards --
10743 N. U.S. 31, Ellsworth, MI
All year long the orchard offers great FREE fun for kids with Noah's Ark playground, interactive farm boards, John Deere Tyke Track and Apple Worm Rope Maze, sand box with diggers. During the tour season, children watch and learn as apples are picked, stored, sorted and packed. Tasting apples and watching cider being pressed is the highlight of the tour. An educational and fun experience. |
GarLyn Zoological Park --
W9104 US-2, Naubinway, MI
GarLyn Zoo sits on a 30 acre parcel of land at the very top of Lake Michigan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is surrounded by thousands of acres of state and federal forests. Come to visit both native animals (black bear, wolf, bobcat, whitetail deer, cougar, otter, raccoon, skunk) and exotic animals from around the world (camel, wallaby, patagonian cavy, reindeer)! |
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum --
303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The permanent exhibits are the core of the Museum's program. They allow visitors to participate in history, not just view it, while reviewing the highlights of the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. In addition, a succession of temporary exhibits draw upon the rich holdings of the entire Presidential libraries system, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, and others. |
Gettin' Picky & The Great Northern Music Hall --
230 E. Edgerton St., Howard City, MI
At Gettin' Picky, we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and customer fun. You won't just buy an instrument at Gettin' Picky you will experience some of what music can bring to your life: from lessons to music jams to stage shows in our auditorium (The Great Northern Music Hall). Buy an instrument and you will not leave without a free lesson. |
Gilmore Car Museum --
6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI
Dreams of finding an “old car in a barn” are a daily reality here. Nestled on 90 landscaped acres in restored historic barns are nearly 200 extraordinary vehicles spanning more than 100 years of automotive heritage. Here you will find exhibits ranging from a 1899 Locomobile, to the classic Duesenberg or the elusive Tucker '48, and from the Model T to the muscle cars of the 60s and 70s. |
Governor Warner Mansion --
33805 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI
The Governor Warner Museum is a Victorian Italianate structure built in 1867 by P. D. Warner, the Governor’s father, and is furnished in late Victorian style. Sitting on almost three acres, the house is surrounded by gardens lovingly tended by the Museum Garden auxiliary.
|
Grand Rapids Art Museum --
155 Division North , Grand Rapids, MI
The Grand Rapids Art Museum presents exhibitions of national caliber and regional distinction. The museum collection spans Renaissance to Modern art, with particular strength in 19th and 20th century paintings, prints and drawings. |
Grand Rapids Ballet Company --
341 Elsworth, Grand Rapids, MI
|
Grand Rapids Children's Museum --
11 Sheldon NE , Grand Rapids, MI
The Grand Rapids Children's Museum provides an interactive, hands-on environment that inspires learning and encourages self-directed exploration, inviting kids 2-10 to turn something into everything each time they visit.
Thursday nights from 5-8 PM is Family Night, $1.00 admission! Children under 2 are free!
|
Grand Rapids Fish Ladder --
Fish Ladder Park, Grand Rapids, MI
The fish ladder at this site was designed and built with the educational view of fish migration in mind. Visitors can view several fish species put on quite a show as they 'climb' the ladder by jumping from pool to pool. Large steelhead may be seen at this site in the spring, while coho and chinook salmon are best viewed in early fall. Other species such as carp might be viewed here any time of year. Carp are very vigorous jumpers that provide spectacular entertainment. |
Grand Rapids Symphony --
300 Ottawa Avenue NW, Ste. 100, Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Symphony celebrates its 75th year, and has grown to become one of the finest regional orchestras in the country. It is a community treasure that touches thousands of lives each year. |
Grand Traverse Heritage Center --
322 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI
The Grand Traverse Heritage Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the Grand Traverse region. The Heritage Center maintains the Con Foster Collection and a museum on Grand Traverse history. |
Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum --
PO Box 43, Northport, MI
Marking the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, the Grand Traverse Lighthouse has guided sailors and their ships safely into the Manitou Passage, Straits of Mackinaw and Grand Traverse Bay for nearly 150 years. Tour the restored lighthouse resembling a keeper's home of the 1920's and 30's. Explore exhibits on lighthouses, foghorns, shipwrecks and local history! |
Grand Valley State University -- Free!
One Campus Drive, Allendale, MI
Michigan's fastest growing university offers a variety of activities open to the public. Art displays, nature walk, arboretum, Shakespeare garden, carillon, Lincoln collection, science exhibits, outdoor sculpture, recreation center, to name a few. Most activities are free. |
Grandpa Tiny's Farm --
7775 Weiss St., Frankenmuth, MI
Step back in time at this working Historical Farm. Visit the Petting Farm and hold cuddly baby bunnies & chicks; watch playful lambs and goats and play with other farm animals. Your tour also includes a horse-drawn wagon ride! |
Grayling Fish Hatchery --
N. Down River Road; PO Box 361, Grayling, MI
The Grayling Fish Hatchery is a delight for young and old alike. Over 45,000 trout swim in the hatchery ponds. Purchase fish food and watch the trout in a feeding frenzy. Catch trout for dinner for a small fee. |
Great Lakes Children's Museum --
13240 S. West Bayshore Drive (M-22), Greilickville, MI
This museum has been carefully designed to delight the senses and invite curiosity about a precious natural resource -- water. There are close-up discoveries which include a lighthouse and a live weather station, a child-sized sloop, a large-scale magnetic navigation wall, a thunder and lightning station, and more. What a great way to learn more about the GREAT LAKES! |
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center --
500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center invites visitors of all ages to experience the estimated 200 shipwrecks in and around Thunder Bay. Visitors can explore shipwrecks in real time via live video feeds, discover the Great Lakes' rich maritime past through innovative exhibits, and learn how underwater archaeologists work to preserve historic shipwrecks at their on-site research lab. |
Great Lakes Naval Memorial & Museum --
1346 Bluff St., Muskegon, MI
The Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum has been thriving in Muskegon since 1987. When this Maritime Museum first started it consisted of just the USS SILVERSIDES. It has since acquired the USCGC McLANE and now both vessels have been refurbished and are open to the public for tours. |
The Great Lakes Schoolship --
100 Dame St., Suttons Bay, MI
On our Family Science Sails, "students" of all ages become Great Lakes scientists for the day. Aboard our 77' schooner Inland Seas, you will trawl for fish, collect plankton, sample the lake bottom, and analyze water chemistry. You will also become members of the schooner's crew as you hoist the anchor, raise the sails, and take a turn at the wheel. |
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum --
18335 N. Whitefish Point Road, Paradise, MI
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is the only one of its kind dedicated to the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes. It is fittingly located at Whitefish Point, Michigan, site of the oldest active lighthouse on Lake Superior. |
Greenfield Village --
20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI
Entering Greenfield Village is like stepping into an 80-acre time machine. It takes you back to the sights, sounds and sensations of America's past. There are 83 authentic, historic structures, from Noah Webster's home, where he wrote the first American dictionary, to Thomas Edison's Menlo Park laboratory, to the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. The buildings and the things to see are only the beginning. There's the fun stuff, too. In Greenfield Village, you can ride in a genuine Model T or pull glass with world-class artisans; you can watch 1867 baseball or ride a train with a 19th-century steam engine. It's a place where you can choose your lunch from an 1850s menu or spend a quiet moment pondering the home and workshop where the Wright brothers invented the airplane. Greenfield Village is a celebration of people - people whose unbridled optimism came to define modern-day America. |
Greenmead Historical Park --
20501 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI
The 95 acre park site was the 1820's homestead of Michigan pioneer, Joshua Simmons. It includes the original farm complex, the Livonia Historical Village, picnic facilities and recreational areas. The farm complex features an 1841 Greek Revival farmhouse with nine of the original eleven outbuildings still intact. |
Hackley & Hume Historic Site -- Free!
430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI
The Hackley & Hume Historic site preserves the homes of Muskegon's most famous lumber baron, Charles H. Hackley, and his business partner, Thomas Hume. The Site envelops the visitor in a unique living space, bringing late 19th century craftsmanship to life. David S. Hopkins designed both houses and the carriage barn in a popular late nineteenth century architectural style called "Queen Anne." The complex polychromatic paint schemes, coupled with varied roof lines, elaborate chimneys, and the variety of materials used by the builders, make the buildings some of the best examples of Queen Anne residential style architecture in the country. |
The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane --
4901 Evergreen Road , Dearborn, MI
A museum rich in history of first auto maker Henry T. Ford. Showcases the mansion where Henry and Clara Ford lived. |
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village --
20900 Oakwood Boulevard PO Box 1970, Dearborn, MI
The Henry Ford is the history destination that brings the American Experience to life. Five distinct attractions captivate and inspire visitors of all ages. Encounter ideas that change the world, travel through America's past, embark on America's greatest factory tour and more. It all comes together at The Henry Ford, America's greatest history attraction. |
Heritage Park Petting Farm --
12803 Pardee Rd., Taylor, MI
The Farm offers a hands on experience for the young or just young at heart in a unique park atmosphere. Meet Sonora the cow who likes to give kisses. See and touch the soft fuzzy baby chicks and a wide variety of bunny rabbits. Walk around the stalls of the goats, sheep and piglets. |
Hermelin ORT Resource Center --
6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI
This resource center offers technology training and media facilities for the benefit of the general public. Classes are offered on a variety of computer and photography topics, and Windows laptops, Macintosh graphics workstations, color printers, and wireless network— are all available for nominal fees. JCC and ORT members receive reduced rates for classes. |
Hidden Lake Gardens --
6214 Monroe Road (M-50), Tipton, MI
The gardens offer beautiful scenery including the lake and pond, natural woodlands, and open fields that are accessible via hiking trails and paved auto roads. A wide variety of plants are displayed in a tropical conservatory, dwarf conifer collection, hillside and perennial garden. The Visitor Center includes educational displays, classrooms, auditorium and gift shop. |
Historic White Pine Village --
1687 S. Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI
Historic White Pine Village is an historic village of over twenty-five buildings and sites of history.The buildings contain thousands of signs, artifacts and archives that help interpret their place in history. Visitors remark the beauty and nostalgia of the village and museums. A self-guided tour experience, Historic White Pine Village is an exciting, cultural and educational visit for the entire family. |
Holland Historical Trust - The Holland Museum and The Cappon House Museum --
31 W. 10th Street, Holland, MI
Visit the permanent exhibits on Holland's history "from settlement to city." Pause here to view collection of books, papers and photographs related to Holland's history. The Cappon and Settlers Houses, a few blocks to the West, enhance the story of Holland's early settlers with the beautifully preserved and restored living environments of a common worker's family and that of Holland's first mayor. |
Homestead Acres --
6720 Ainsworth Road, Ionia, MI
A rare breed and fiber farm with alpacas, llamas, sheep, etc. Educational farm tours on rare/minor breeds and fiber production are available. They have a gift shop and feature a shearing festival in the spring and homesteading days in the fall.
Fun and educational group tours are available by appointment through out the year. Perfect for:
Public School Groups
Home School Groups
Family Outings
Community Originizations
Tours include: Hand feeding the alpacas for children. Educational information. Spinning and Lucet Demonstrations. Visuals of products created with alpaca fleece. Tour groups are also welcome to picnic on the farm.
Cost: $2 per child, $3 per adult.
Please call or email to set up a tour |
The Honolulu House Museum --
107 N. Kalamazoo Ave., Marshall, MI
This unique structure was built in 1860 as a private residence for Judge Abner Pratt upon his return from the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands where he served as U.S. Consul. The house is said to resemble the Executive Mansion he occupied while serving in Honolulu from 1857 to 1859.
The Honolulu House is now the home of the Marshall Historical Society. The wall and ceiling paintings, carpets and furniture have all been carefully researched to recreate its 1880's splendor. Exterior repair and replacement of moldings, railings, spindles, and stairs is continually being done to restore and preserve the structure. It is maintained by the society as a historical museum. |
The Houghton County Historical Museum --
53102 Highway M-26, Lake Linden, MI
The Houghton County Historical Museum is the home of the Copper Country Railroad Heritage Center, located in historic Lake Linden. Once the site of the largest copper milling operation in North America, Lake Linden now offers a beautiful park on the shores of Torch Lake. |
Huron Lightship Museum --
1115 Sixth Street , Port Huron, MI
When retired from active service in 1970, she was the last lightship on the Great Lakes. Acquired by the City of Port Huron by mandate of area residents, the ship was enshrined at Pine Grove Park in 1972 as a tribute to her vigilance and in fond memory of a by-gone era. In 1989 the HURON Lightship was designated a National Historic Landmark. She is the only lightship on the Great Lakes to be so honored. |
Hurst Planetarium --
3328 Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI
The Peter F. Hurst Planetarium of Jackson, Michigan continues to fulfill its original mission of serving both students and the community. The planetarium, operated by Jackson Public Schools is located within Ella Sharp Park and houses a Spitz Model A-4 star projector under a 30 foot dome. Today, the wonders of the Universe can be shared with all ages thanks to Peter Hurst who was instrumental in bringing a planetarium to our community. |
IMAX - Detroit Science Center --
5020 John R Street, Detroit, MI
The New Detroit Science Center: Where creative exploration is the key to discovering the wonders of science and technology. From Michigan's only IMAX® Dome Theatre to the Dassault Systemes Planetarium, family programs to field trips, live science demonstrations to hands-on exhibit laboratories, the Science Center has something for kids ages 2 to 92. |
Impression 5 Science Center --
200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI
Impression 5 is a hands-on learning environment that challenges its visitors to experience, discover, and explore the physical and natural world in which they live. Impression 5 achieves this by producing hands-on exhibits and participatory programs engaging all five senses. |
Indian Brook Farms --
5883 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI
Fun filled environment that also educates kids about aquaculture and agriculture. You will see a trout pond, petting zoo, gift shop, snack bar and a huge display of pumpkins in the fall. A free wagon ride takes kids (and adults) through 120 acres of agricultural experiences including wet lands, vegetable and flower gardening, natural untouched plant growth and one of the biggest pumpkin patches around. |
Iron County Historical Museum Complex --
PO Box 272, Caspian, MI
An historical museum with 22 buildings located on a former 1903 iron mine site. Features five outdoor complexes, two art galleries and a cultural center seating 500. There are frequently scheduled quilt, craft and art shows, concerts, plays and festivals. Featured on the national register of historic places. Open mid-May through October. |
Iron Mountain Iron Mine --
9 miles east of Iron Mountain on Hwy U.S. 2, Iron Mountain, MI
You will never forget the thrilling experience of visiting the Iron Mountain Iron Mine. Watch expert miners operate modern mining machinery as you ride on the underground trains. This fascinating tour, with skilled guides, takes you through 2600 feet of underground drifts and tunnels to 400 feet below the earth's surface to see the reality of iron mining.
You can also receive free iron ore samples at the Gift and Rock Shop. |
Ironwood Area Historical Museum -- Free!
150 N Lowell St , Ironwood, MI
A turn of the century, Chicago Northwestern Railroad depot, now houses the Ironwood Area Historical Society's Old Depot Park Museum. Constructed of brownstone in 1892 for the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western Railway, then later sold to the city of Ironwood after the tracks were abandoned several years ago. |
Jiffy Mix -- Free!
201 W. North Street, Chelsea, MI
Tours are available Mon through Fri by reservation. Tours will last about 1 1/2 hours and consists of a slide presentation, a refreshment period, and a walk through our packaging plant. For safety reasons children under 6 are not allowed into the plant, but there will be a designated place in the tour center where one adult can stay with the younger children. |
John Ball Zoological Garden --
1300 W Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI
The John Ball Zoo has over 1100 animals representing the wilds of Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and the United States. Among the many, interesting exhibits are the Australia Trail, Sting Ray Lagoon, Mokomboso Valley Chimpanzee Exhibit, Jambo Africa, and the Van Andel Living Shores Aquarium. They also offer a variety of educational programs, birthday party packages, and special events. |
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts -- Free!
314 South Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI
The museum's 10 galleries showcase outstanding temporary exhibitions and portions of the KIA's significant permanent collection. While the collection's emphasis is 20th-century American painting and sculpture, it also includes an extensive European and American print collection, as well as important collections of photography and contemporary ceramics. The collection includes works by local, national, and international artists. Among the recent acquisitions is a stunning glass chandelier by the artist Dale Chihuly that hangs in the foyer. |
Kalamazoo Nature Center --
7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
Each month at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, there are featured programs for kids and adults. There is a family program every Sunday at 2 pm and special events are held throughout the year. The award winning Nature Up Close exhibits show you a new perspective on the world around you and 11+ miles of hiking trails wind through some of the most special habitats in Michigan all year long. |
Kalamazoo Valley Museum --
230 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI
There's always something happening for you at the Museum, whether you're a preschooler, a big kid, or grown up. Come by yourself or in groups. Programs for kids and families are hands-on, sometimes featuring a special performer. A Preschool Performance Series is featured - FREE - on the first Saturday of every month. |
The Keewatin Maritime Museum --
P.O. Box 638 , Douglas, MI
The Keewatin was built for the Canadian Pacific Railway, in Scotland. Delivered to the Great Lakes in 1907, this lovely steamer was destined to make history. For over 50 years she served as a railway link, connecting the Georgian Bay and upper Lake Superior railheads. She is the last of the Classic Great Lakes Passenger Steamships still afloat. |
Kendall College of Art and Design --
17 Fountain, NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The purpose of the Kendall College of Art and Design Gallery is to provide a range of exhibitions for the benefit of the college and for the education and enjoyment of the surrounding communities.
|
Kids 'N' Stuff: An Interactive Experience for Kids --
301 S. Superior, Albion, MI
Kids 'N Stuff: An Interactive Experience for Kids will enhance the educational opportunities for children and their families by providing a creative and enriching experience through interactive exhibits and programs in the arts, humanities, sciences and technology. An Interactive Experience for Kids, unlike other area museums, will focus on youth ages 10 months to 12 years old. |
The Kimball House Museum --
196 Capital Avenue, N.E., Battle Creek, MI
The Kimball House Museum features a Battle Creek history room with information about cereal pioneers C. W. Post and W. K. Kellogg as well as health reformer Dr. John Harvey Kellogg and the Battle Creek Sanitarium.
The Museum houses the only major collection of artifacts relating to Sojourner Truth, who lived in Battle Creek from 1857 until her death in 1883. The ex-slave and abolitionist was a powerful speaker who traveled the nation advocating women's rights, prison reform and fair treatment for the freed slaves after the end of the Civil War. |
Kingman Museum --
175 Limit Street, Battle Creek, MI
A natural history museum and planetarium that specializes in youth programs and education. Our goal is to make learning about our natural world FUN! Enjoy Digistar planetarium and three floors of exciting hands-on exhibits featuring dinosaurs, Native Americans, plants, animals, geology, astronomy, human embryos and the human body. Suitable for all ages. Free Parking. |
Klackle Orchard --
11466 W Carson City Rd, Greenville, MI
Klackle Orchard visits have become a fall tradition for thousands of families and tour groups. With over 300 acres of orchards and 100,000 trees, your visit to Klackle Orchards lets you get an up-close look at modern commercial orchard operations. While you visit, ride a wagon out to the fields and pick your own apples and pumpkins. There are also lots of games & activities for kids of all ages. |
Kresge Art Museum, Michigan State University Campus -- Free!
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Kresge Art Museum, founded in 1959, houses Michigan State University's collection of over 7,000 works of art. Portions of the collection are on continuous display, offering a rich diversity of style, technique and media. Objects on view span 5,000 years of human history and include representative examples of works of art from ancient Cycladic figures to contemporary mixed media installations. |
Lionel Trains --
26750 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield, MI
The Lionel Tour is free and lasts about 45 minutes. You will see a 14x40-foot operating layout with ten trains running simultaneously and accessories that visitors can operate by pushbutton. The Center houses a 52-foot-long display of artifacts tracing Lionel's history since its founding in 1900. The Center also features a 6x8-foot children's layout where kids get to run the trains themselves! |
Loren Andrus Octagon House --
57500 Van Dyke, Washington, MI
Built at the beginning of the Civil War, the Octagon House is said to have been on the route of the Underground Railroad leading to Canada. The eight sided house with the beautiful spiral center staircase crowned by the cupola made the Octagon House the gem of the community. |
Love Creek Nature Center --
9228 Huckleberry Road, Berrien Center, MI
Love Creek winds its way through this rolling 150-acre natural area outside of Berrien Springs, Michigan. Six miles of hiking trails provide access to a variety of habitats, including a mature Beech-Maple forest with spectacular spring wildflowers.
Love Creek offers outstanding cross-country skiing opportunities with groomed and lighted trails and ski rentals available. The new Fields & Forests Bike Trail also provides cyclists with access to a 4.5 mile beginning to intermediate level mountain bike trail from spring through fall.
The Nature Center houses an Interpretative Center with live animal displays of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and insects that are native to Berrien County, MI. Large viewing windows in the Interpretative Center and in the classroom allow students to study birds and small mammals visiting the numerous feeders outdoors. Naturalists are available to answer questions and teach classes. |
Lowell Area Historical Museum --
325 W. Main St., Lowell, MI
Built in a late 1800's Victorian duplex, one-half is a small local history museum that begins with information on specific Native Americans who lived here before settlers moved in. Goes to early settlers, industries (including how clams in the river were used to make buttons), and the history of the Lowell Showboat, which many famous entertainers performed upon. The kids can also try their hand at a giant showboat steering wheel. The 2nd half is an exact reproduction of a Victorian sitting room and dining room (where Victorian events are held). |
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours --
Box 400 , Mackinac Island, MI
Full narrated tour of Mackinac begins in
the center of main street, Mackinac Island,and offers you stops at: Surrey Hills Museum and Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory. Your tour will resume aboard our open 3 horse carriage to Arch Rock for this breathtaking natural beauty. Continue
your tour to Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags. Return to Surrey Hills Museum
and board our 2 horse carriage to venture back downtown or end your tour at the Grand Hotel. And Much Much More!!! |
Mackinac State Historic Parks --
PO Box 873, Mackinaw City, MI
Mackinac State Historic Parks includes seven living history parks and museums: Fort Mackinac, Historic Downtown and Mackinac Island State Park on Mackinac Island, and Colonial Michilimackinac, Historic Mill Creek, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Michlimackinac State Park in Mackinaw City. Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island and Colonial Michilimackinac are National Historic Landmarks. |
Marquette County History Museum --
213 North Front Street, Marquette, MI
The Marquette County History Museum offers an ongoing special event series, open houses with free admission and local entertainment. Yet, the most important service the museum provides is to act as a repository for oral histories, letters and artifacts which represent the people of this area. The permanent collection includes artifacts from the Prehistoric copper culture through contemporary times. |
Marquette Maritime Museum --
300 Lakeshore Blvd., Marquette, MI
Began in 1980 as the Marquette Maritime Museum Association, the museum was opened in the old City Waterworks building in 1982. The building is a one story, stone, hipped-roof Richardsonian Romanesque style structure with a parapeted front gable and rounded arch windows. It was designed by architect Demetrius Frederick Charlton. |
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum --
7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum features a unique collection of works that span the career of Detroit-based artist, Marshall M. Fredericks. The museum displays a permanent exhibit of about 200 works designed by Fredericks himself. Adjacent to the museum is the sculpture garden that includes a growing collection of his bronzes on the beautiful campus of Saginaw Valley State University. |
Mary's City of David Museum --
1158 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
Mary's City of David is America's third oldest Christian communal society. The museum holds the most complete record of the 208 year history (picture/document/artifact). The guided walking tours take you through sites on the 300 acres that tell this unique story which include the famous Eastman springs developed in the 1880's. The gift shop has items only to be found at the colony. |
Meadow Brook Hall --
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Meadow Brook Hall is the fourth largest historic house museum in the United States. Built between 1926 and 1929 , the 110-room, 88,000-square-foot, Tudor-revival style mansion is complete with vast collections of original art and furnishings. Meadow Brook Hall strives to preserve and interpret its architecture, landscape, and fine art so visitors may be educated and inspired by history. |
The Menominee Range Historical Museum --
300 E. Ludington Street, Iron Mountain, MI
Over 100 dramatic, turn-of-the-century exhibits of life on the Menominee Iron Range. Thousands of artifacts are displayed in authentic settings. |
Michigan Fire House Museum --
110 West Cross Street, Ypsilanti, MI
The Michigan Firehouse Museum encompasses an original historic firehouse and a new, modern 10,000 square foot addition. The original firehouse, constructed in 1898, complete with horse drawn vehicles and an original brass pole, offers visitors a glimpse of life in a firehouse circa 1900. The new 10,000 square foot addition, built in 2002, houses a changing exhibition of fire fighting vehicles and equipment. |
Michigan Historical Museum -- Free!
702 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI
The flagship of the Michigan Historical Museum System, the Michigan Historical Museum offers you Michigan's rich past, from the time of the state's earliest peoples to the late 20th century.
|
Michigan Legacy Art Park --
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI
Michigan Legacy Art Park offers an unparalleled experience of art, nature and history. More than 35 major works of art by Michigan artists line trails that loop through a serene densely wooded forest. These works reflect Michigan heritage and offer unique insight into the people and events that helped to shape the State. |
Michigan Maritime Museum --
260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI
Experience the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes by visiting Michigan's most distinguished institution of maritime research, preservation and education. Step aboard an early 19th century replica tall ship and sail out into the great waters of Lake Michigan. Open all year, the Michigan Maritime Museum campus features several exhibits and self-guided tours. |
Michigan Transit Museum -- Free!
200 Grand Ave., Mt. Clemens, MI
Michigan Transit Museum was established in 1973 as a non-profit corporation to compile and record historical data on mass transportation systems and equipment, and to collect, preserve, display and operate such equipment. |
Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame --
213 West Main Street, Lansing, MI
Our museum recognizes the achievements of Michigan women, past and present. It houses the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame gallery and the Belen art gallery, which displays the work of Michigan women artists and photographers. The center is located next to Cooley Gardens, an outstanding botanical garden. |
Michigan's Own, Inc., Military & Space Museum --
1250 Weiss St., Frankenmuth, MI
Michigan's Own, Inc., Military and Space Museum exists to nurture the memories of people from Michigan farms, offices and factories who heeded the summons to military service during America's six foreign wars; from the Spanish-American War to the Gulf War. Michigan's Own is unique in the United States in that it is the only repository devoted to the wartime experiences of one state's people.
|
Middle Island Lighthouse Keepers Association --
7406 US 23 North Suite A, Alpena, MI
Narrated 3-4 hour tour includes 10-minute boat ride, nature walk, and viewing of restoration efforts. See up to 5 lighthouses from Presque Isle to Thunder Bay, active limestone quarry operations from the water, pass over scattered area shipwrecks. Other cruises and customized trips to meet your needs! |
Midland Center for the Arts --
1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, MI
The two ‘campuses' - Midland Center for the Arts and the Midland County Historical Society's Heritage Park - are within easy access of US 10 and MI-20. Performances, exhibits, films, lectures, permanent hands-on science museum and permanent collection of Midland artifacts are all included in the activities of MCFTA. |
Milford Historical Society Museum --
124 E Commerce, Milford, MI, MI
This 1853 Greek revival structure which houses the Milford Historical Society Museum was built by local cabinet maker John Wood. The upper floor of the museum is furnished as a home of the late Victorian era might have been. Many of the furnishings are items that were manufactured in Milford.The formal parlor and dining room depict the more gracious aspects of life. The kitchen, with its period gadgets, and the bedroom, with its rope bed, straw tick, and thunder-mug remind visitors of the more primitive conditions of the era. A toy room delights children of all ages. The latchstring is always out at this depiction of the Job G. Bigelow cabin built in the south end of Milford Township in 1833. |
Minibeast Zooseum and Education Center --
6907 West Grand River Avenue, Lansing , MI
This unique learning center is devoted to minibeasts—everything from worms to insects—with all the best attributes of a zoo, museum, interpretive center, science store and outdoor classroom. Enjoy exciting displays, hand-on activities, programs and outdoor exploration. |
Model T Automotive Heritage Complex, Inc. --
411 Piquette Avenue, Detroit, MI
Detroit's Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is the birthplace of the Model T. It is the only example of an early Detroit auto factory open to visitors. See where Henry Ford designed the Model T and built the first 12,000 "Tin Lizzies." Learn about cars and the colorful personalities who set the world's record for car production, making Ford the world's largest manufacturer of autos in less than four years. |
Morley Candy Makers --
23770 Hall Road (M-59), Clinton Township, MI
Come observe the Morley Candy Makers in action! Arrange a tour for your group today. Our tour director will take you back to 1919 where it all began. Can't arrange a tour time? Just stop in between 9 am and 3 p.m., Mon. through Fri., and take a self guided tour by walking down our 70 ft. glass observation hallway. When you're finished, stop in the Candy Store and ask for your FREE SAMPLE. |
MotorCities National Heritage Area -- Free!
200 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI
Located in Southeastern and Central Michigan and one of twenty-three designed national heritage areas, our MotorCities tours allow visitors to discover Michigan's rich automotive heritage. Each tour takes visitors to such attractions as The Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, GM World, Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan International Speedway, Automotive Hall of Fame, Yankee Air Museum and the River Rouge Plant Factory Tour. We’ve developed theme tours and Tour packages to make the planning easy so you can have more fun. |
Motorsports Hall of Fame --
P.O. Box 194, Novi, MI
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is a museum housing over 40 racing and high performance vehicles. The constantly changing collection features racers from the world of Indy cars, stock cars, Can Am, TransAm, sprint cars, powerboats, truck racing, drag racing, motorcycles, air racing, and even racing snowmobiles. Visits to the Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum can be scheduled by special arrangement by calling 1-800-250-7223. |
Motown Historical Museum --
2648 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI
Motown Historical Museum is one of Detroit's most popular tourist destinations. Its mission is to preserve the legacy of Motown Record Corporation and to educate and motivate people, especially youth, through exhibitions and programs that promote the values of vision, creativity and entrepreneurship. The exhibitions include a fascinating collection of historical photographs, artwork, music, costumes and other memorabilia from this booming musical era. |
Museum at Southwestern Michigan College -- Free!
58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac, MI
The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College is an interactive adventure in local history and an exciting exploration in science and technology. Exhibits, activities, and a museum store are available for all ages. Admission is FREE! The Museum is located on the Dowagiac campus of Southwestern Michigan College.
|
Museum of Ojibwa Culture --
500-566 N. State, St. Ignace, MI
The city-operated museum and park portray a vivid picture of life in the Straits of Mackinac over 300 years ago when Ojibwa, Huron, Odawa and French lifestyles met at this protected bay.
Museum exhibits show Ojibwa Indian culture and traditions, the French contact period, and the site's rich archaeology. Outdoor exhibits and a long house explain Huron life here. Museum store features area's largest selection of Native American books, music and locally-made certified Native American art and craft. |
Museum Ship Valley Camp --
501 East Water Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
The world's largest Great Lakes maritime museum! A 1917 steam-powered historic freighter. Explore the coal-fired steamer from engine room to pilot house. Maritime history comes to life through aquariums, lifeboats from the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, exciting exhibits, photography, paintings, video presentations, shipwreck artifacts and models. There is an easy access ramping system. |
Muskegon Museum of Art --
296 West Webster Avenue, Muskegon, MI
One of the most highly respected art museums in the Midwest, the Muskegon Museum of Art offers a full schedule of special exhibits, a renowned permanent collection and a museum gift shop.
|
Nankin Mills Interpretive Center -- Free!
33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, MI
Nankin Mills in Westland, Michigan dates from 1842. Once a grist mill, it now serves as an interpretive center and tells the area's cultural and natural history. The building was onced owned by Henry Ford who used the mill to manufacture automotive parts. |
The New Detroit Science Center --
5020 John R. Street, Detroit, MI
The New Detroit Science Center -- where creative exploration is the key to discovering the wonders of science and technology. The From Michigan's only IMAX® Dome Theatre to the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium, family programs to field trips, live science demonstrations to hands-on exhibit laboratories, the Science Center has something for kids ages 2 to 92. Check the website for a list of family programs. |
Old Victoria Copper Mine and Restoration Site --
4 miles southwest of Rockland, MI on the Victoria Dam Road , Rockland , MI
One of the first sites ever mined for copper in the new world is the very picturesque ghost town of Old Victoria. Guides take you through the Arvola House, the Usimaki House and the other restored buildings explaining lifestyle of the brave and hardy people who mined copper over a century ago. Learn about the Victoria Copper Mine and the company town that grew up around the mine. Take a walk along the scenic trail that overlooks Victoria Dam. |
Ontonagonal Historical Museum --
422 River Street, Ontonagon , MI
The museum building houses collections of mining, logging, farming, marine, and social memorabilia. The Ontonagon Lighthouse is one of the attractions. Lighthouse tours are available by appointment, and tour groups are welcome by appointment on Sundays, too. The gift shop has many items related to local history and heritage, and to the light house. |
Oswald's Bear Ranch --
13814 County Road 407; R.R.# 1, Box 153, Newberry, MI
Bears roam freely within three well maintained natural habitats which you can walk about each perimeter. While strolling the grounds, Oswald will point to each of his 23 grown North American Black Bears and list their different personalities, names and even their weight. |
Outdoor Discovery Center -- Free!
A-4214 56th Street, Holland, MI
Outdoor Discovery Center of Wildlife Unlimited provides the people of West Michigan outdoor learning opportunities to illustrate the benefits of nature to human kind and to encourage stewardship of the natural world.
|
Pewabic Pottery --
10125 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
Pewabic Pottery is a living treasure that offers visitors an exciting glimpse of a little known part of American history. Founded in 1903 during the Arts & Crafts Movement, Pewabic is nationally renowned for its tile and pottery in unique glazes. Today it is a non profit ceramic art education center which welcomes 70,000 visitors annually. |
The Plymouth Historical Museum (Dunning Memorial Building) --
155 South Main Street, Plymouth, MI
The Plymouth Historical Society seeks to promote education by historical study and research; to collect, preserve and exhibit historical materials connected with the Plymouth Community; and to maintain the Dunning Memorial Building as the Plymouth Historical Museum, providing those who enter with "Knowledge of our forefathers, enjoyment of our heritage, encouragement toward preservation, and inspiration to continue progress." - Margaret Dunning |
Pond Hill Farm --
5581 S. Lake Shore , Harbor Springs, MI
Visit this picturesque working farm and experience a nostalgic peaceful yesteryear. Come feed our animals; we have Black Angus cows, Suffolk sheep, Yorkshire pigs, Pigmy goats, Rhode Island Red chickens, Buddy the goose, MP the cat and Morgan the dog. Tour the greenhouses and trout ponds, walk our nature trails, feed the fish and shop in our farm market full of speciality items. Hay rides, scavenger hunts, morel mushroom picking, u-pick strawberries, u-pick raspberries, u-pick blackberries, herbs, rhubarb, flowers and more. Open 7-6 daily, year- round. |
Port Huron Museum --
1115 6th Street, Port Huron, MI
We invite you to enjoy a day at the Port Huron Museum.
With five different sites conveniently located for you to explore, you'll leave with a passionate taste of history and memories you won't soon forget. |
Potter Park Zoological Gardens --
1301 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI
The Potter Park Zoo is home to over 100 species of animals, many of which are threatened or endangered, including Siberian Tigers, Black Rhinos, Red Pandas, Bali Minah Birds, Snow Leopards, Tamarin Monkeys, Bongos, Aldabra Tortoises, and many more. It is a great way to spend time with your family and reconnect with nature. |
Public Museum, Grand Rapids --
272 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The Public Museum of Grand Rapids, which is located on the riverfront in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, is dedicated to providing visitors with an experience that is educational as well as entertaining. Focusing on West Michigan's culture, history, and environment, the Public Museum's permanent exhibits feature both interactive regional humanities and natural science themes. |
Quincy Mine --
49750 US Hwy 41, Hancock, MI
We offer two options for touring the Quincy Mine Site. On both our Surface Tour and our Full Tour you will tour the Museum, the inside of the No. 2 Shaft House, the Nordberg Steam Hoist, and ride the cog rail tram car down to the mine entrance.
On our full tour you will get off the tram car and ride by tractor-pulled wagon into the mine, seven levels underground. On the Surface Tour you will not go underground. Just stay on the tram car and ride back up the hill.
You should allow about an hour for the surface tour and an hour and a half to two hours for the full tour. |
R. E. Olds Transportation Museum --
240 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI
At the R. E. Olds Transportation Museum, you'll not only find the oldest Oldsmobile, but the fastest. You can see rare vehicles like REO, Star, Durant, and Viking. See buggies, bicycles, trucks, engines, and more! Come take an exciting tour.
Don't miss the museum rated one of "The Ten Best Automobile Museums in the United States" |
Raven Hill Discovery Center --
4737 Fuller Road , East Jordan, MI
Spend time in the hands-on museum, a visit with the animals, access to the one room schoolhouse and outdoor exhibits, such as Beyond Jurassic Park, Ancient World, Taxi Trail and the Stone Labyrinth. The average visit is one and a half to two hours. Exhibits are appropriate for all ages, from one to one hundred!! Gift shop and picnic area available. |
Red Metal Minerals --
75 HWY M-26, Hubbell, MI
Private Collecting Trips in the Caledonia Native Copper Mine near Ontonagon, MI in the Upper Peninsula. The half or whole day private tours are given by noted local geologists. The Caledonia Native Copper Mine is one of only two underground operating copper mines in the United States, and the only one offering collecting trips. |
Robert T Longway Planetarium --
1310 East Kearsley Street , Flint, MI
The Robert T. Longway Planetarium was dedicated on June 26, 1958. Featuring 285 seats under an impressive 60-foot dome, the Longway Planetarium is Michigan’s largest planetarium. The Longway Planetarium’s Learning Center provides opportunities for fascinating new learning experiences. These may include hands-on science demonstrations, astronomy classes or telescope workshops. |
Robinette's Apple Haus -- Free!
3142 4 Mile Rd. NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Every morning in the Apple Haus our bakers fill the air with wonderful smells of breads, donuts, pastries and pies. Come and enjoy the good foods with a cup of coffee. At lunch, indulge in freshly made soups and sandwiches. Bring home a pie for dessert or a loaf of one of our popular breads. During the autumn and winter you can see us making our fresh cider. Every batch is different, so be sure to taste as many as possible.
Hayrides and educational tours available for groups. Call for more information. |
Rock Financial JA Finance Park --
577 E. Larned St., Detroit, MI
Taking middle and high school age students into the world of business, JA Finance Park lets participants see, touch, and experience free enterprise on their own terms. Students create personal budgets and are introduced to the banking, clothing, education, entertainment, food, healthcare, home improvement, housing, investing, and transportation industries. Most important of all, the hands-on nature of JA Finance Park helps students develop a realistic understanding of the economic issues they'll face upon graduation. To view video on program go to website then click on Local JA Programs and select Rock Financial JA Finance Park. |
Ruby Farms of Michigan --
6567 Imlay City Road, Ruby, MI
Come choose-&-cut your own real Christmas tree. In the fall, you can pick your favorite pumpkin, go on a hayride, enjoy a real fire truck ride, give the kids a real treat with an old time carousel ride, enjoy the great outdoors with an orchard tour, purchase fresh homemade baked goods, visit our cider mill and museum and enjoy the animals in our petting zoo. Also see the antique store. |
Saginaw Art Museum --
1126 North Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI
Housed in the Clark L. Ring family home designed by Charles Adams Platt, this museum hosts an active exhibition schedule. It also has an interactive gallery for children of all ages. |
Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra --
310 N. Johnson, Ste. 215, Saginaw, MI
|
Saint Joseph Mercy Health Exploration Station --
1600 South Canton Center Road, Suite #10, Canton, MI
Imagine seeing real germs grow. And crawling through a giant intestinal tract. And learning about body systems while playing a TV-style game show. These are the tools that inspire young minds to learn about health. About wellness. About making wise lifestyle choices. These are the tools of the Saint Joseph Mercy Health Exploration Station, Michigan's first interactive health education center - one of only about 30 in the entire country.
Your group will have time to explore the Exhibit Gallery -- a giant walk-through (not to mention crawl and slide through!) of the human body filled with exhibits to engage the senses of touch, sound and sight. Kids - and kids at heart - will enjoy leaping, pulling and stretching in the fitness area, hearing the rhythm of their own heartbeat and testing their nutrition savvy using a touch screen.
Equally engaging will be the health presentation you select (see program descriptions). The age-appropriate programs are designed to complement - not replace - classroom instruction. Using a wide variety of tools and techniques, instructors will involve students, get their bodies and minds moving, play games with them and, ultimately, increase their knowledge and awareness of health in a fun and memorable way.
Homeschool Groups: Reservations, choice of 22 subjects that range from preschool through 12th grade along with the tour, and available dates can be found on the website. The program lasts 75 minutes. The cost is $4/student with a minimum charge of $72.00.
Not part of a group, the facility is open to individuals and families the 4th Thursday of every month. You can expect to spend 40 to 60 minutes for the tour. Hours: 10am - 8pm from September - May at no charge and 10am - 6pm from June - August at $1/child and $2/adult. |
Sarett Nature Center --
2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor, MI
This nature center, located in southwestern Michigan's Berrien County, has five miles of trails meandering through its 800 acres. Our trail system includes boardwalks, observation platforms, and an easily accessible barrier-free walkway. Trails running along the Paw Paw River bluffs provide great views of the river valley below. Boardwalks and observation platforms in the flood plain give you an up-close look at wetland wildlife and habitats including wet forests, cattail marshes, shrub carrs, and even a unique alkaline wetland called a fen. The best part is that you can see it all without even getting your feet wet!
The primary goal at Sarett Nature Center is to provide quality environmental education for the community. Each year over 25,000 students ranging in age from preschoolers through adults attend programs at Sarett. Local school systems make use of our ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CLASSES like pond study, maple sugaring, dune and river exploration, natural communities, and winter ecology as a part of their curriculum. We also offer classes tailored for HOMESCHOOL students. During the summer months we conduct a variety of SUMMER CLASSES FOR KIDS. Aquatic study, insect study, canoeing, and mucking in the marsh are always among the favorites. |
Saugatuck Center for the Arts --
400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, MI
The Saugatuck Center for the Arts is a hip, intriguing, creative space to see, do, and experience art. We offer classes and workshops for children and adults year-round, exhibitions of two and three-dimensional art, and the area's most distinctive, high caliber live musical, theatrical, and cinematic performance in our 200-seat theatre. Dive into all things "artful" at the SCA! |
The Second City Detroit --
42705 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI
|
Selfridge Military Air Museum --
27333 C Street, Bldg 1011, Selfridge, MI
The Selfridge Military Air Museum and Air Park is the final resting spot for over thirty vintage aircraft that served the nation in times of peace and war. Climb into the cockpit of a F-16 fighter jet. View photos, newspapers, artifacts and memorabilia of aviation history from World War I through Desert Storm. Children and adults alike will love this hands-on and close-up view of aviation history. |
Shalom Street --
6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI
Shalome Street welcomes all to engage in a unique interactive experience in an exciting 4,500 square-foot facility. More than 30 exhibits enhanced by dramatic programming are designed to inspire a sense of wonder and exhilaration. Key themes of the major exhibit areas include Jewish traditions and values such as Tikkun Olam (repairing the world through volunteerism and philanthropy), our relationship with and responsibility to nature, Jewish arts, and the diversity of our people.
|
Soo Locks --
at the intersection of Ashmun and Portage, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
The Soo Locks and Soo Locks Visitor Center combine to present a masterpiece of engineering. The elevation between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan are different enough to create dangerous rapids, where they join. Set at that location, the Locks present channels that open and close, into which a boat enters and water is allowed to fill the channel or drain from it depending on the direction the of the boat. Here you will see large ships carrying imports/exports between the US and Canada passing through. In the visitor's center you can view displays that demonstrate how the locks function, the underwater topography and the building of the Locks. A thirty minute film shares the historical perspective on the need and use of the Locks. In addition to this, the grounds are absolutely beautiful and perfect for a picnic. |
SS Milwaukee Clipper --
2098 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon, MI
From 1941 until 1970 the MILWAUKEE CLIPPER carried untold thousands of passengers and automobiles between Muskegon and Milwaukee . Now it is an historic landmark open for educational and fun tours. |
St. Joseph Art Assoc. - Krasl Art Center --
707 Lake Boulevard , St. Joseph, MI
The Krasl Art Center offers a wide range of educational programs for both children and adults. Designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of art in its many forms, these programs include classroom and hands-on activities, summer camp, workshops, lectures, concerts and videos. Art education resources for elementary schools are also available. |
Steam Railroading Institute --
405 S. Washington, Owosso, MI
Come and see the actual engine from the movie The Polar Express along with other train cars. The Steam Railroading Institute programs are implemented through a group of dedicated volunteers who enjoy working "back in time" to see and feel what their ancestors saw as a part of everyday life. The volunteers and SRI staff share their hands-on experiences with the public at our 7-acre facility in Owosso. |
Studio 23/The Arts Center --
901 N. Water Street, Bay City, MI
Our yearly exhibitions include the All-Area Exhibit, Kids Kreations, and Teen Works in multiple cultural and various mediums. Our youth program is designed to teach the fundamentals of art and techniques in all mediums to all of our students from preschool-high school. We offer classesof drawing, charcoal, water color, acrylic, & pastels in addition to clay classes and other three dimensional mediums. |
Summer Wind Farms Animal Sanctuary --
6490 Mowerson Road, Brown City, MI
Summer Wind Farms Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit, USDA Licensed sanctuary for exotic birds, animals and reptiles. Over 200 rescued animals live at the 140 acre facility, such as lions, tigers, bears, tortoises, buffalo, lemurs, and more. Through educational tours, the public has a rare opportunity to see up close these animals that have been rescued from unsafe situations and are now being cared for by qualified personnel . Tour guides share the history of every animal and tell about each animal's preferences and habits as well as feed the animals and interact with them. |
Troy Museum & Historic Village --
60 W. Wattles Road at Livernois Road, Troy, MI
Preserving and interpreting the history and heritage of Troy and the region. The museum offers: Ten historic buildings and a charming village green. Tour through the carefully restored buildings.; Fine collections of nineteenth and early twentieth century artifacts.; Learning opportunities that are fun! Look under school programs or public programs for more information.; The perfect setting for exploring, discovering, and enhancing your understanding of local history; Enjoy the "History is Fun Stop" with hands on activities in the Town Hall.; Programs and special events |
University of Michigan - Museum of Art -- Free!
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI
The Museum of Art houses a rich permanent collection with holdings from both the western and Asian traditions. Highlights include paintings by Picasso, Whistler, Monet, photographs by Ansel Adams to name just a few. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum offers a changing series of special exhibitions, family programs, chamber concerts, a full compliment of interpretive programs. |
Veldheer Tulip Gardens --
12755 Quincy Street, Holland, MI
We feature the only Delftware items in the United States. Talk with the artists as they mold, hand paint, and glaze Delftware in the old traditional manner. Browse through our spacious gift shop all year long. There is no charge to tour our factory where you can watch craftsman carve wooden shoes on machines brought over from the Netherlands. Holland's only tulip farm. |
Walter P. Chrysler Museum --
One Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, MI
Plan a visit to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum where automotive history is learned and explored. Take an hour, or spend the day to experience the history of Chrysler vehicles, learn from interactive kiosk stations, or enjoy educational films in our movie theater. |
Washtenaw Community College -- Free!
4800 East Huron River Drive , Ann Arbor, MI
Gallery One is dedicated to developing and presenting exhibitions that are enjoyable as well as educational and challenging. Free and open to the public, the exhibitions are developed to be aesthetically appealing, informative, and thought provoking, while helping to make art accessible by relating it to different aspects of life. Almost all of the exhibitions are accompanied by related workshops and lectures from artists and qualified experts.
|
Waterloo Farm Museum and Dewey School Museum --
9998 Waterloo Munith Road, Munith, MI
This museum transports you to rural farm life of the mid to late 1800s. The Farm Museum is comprised of a main house and several outbuildings including a milk cellar, wind mill, bake house, ice house, workshop and granary (which also house the Museum's gift shop). The Dewey School Museum allows children from near and far to experience some 19th Century rural schooling. |
Wellington Farm, USA --
6940 S. Military Rd., Grayling, MI
A 60-acre open-air interpretive museum designed to provide an educational opportunity for visitors to experience life as it was in rural mid-America during The Great Depression. Through a series of displays, a wide variety of exhibits, and beautiful natural settings, the park provides a variety of educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities for visitors to Northern Michigan. |
Whaley Historical House Museum --
624 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI
One simple decision, the results of which are still evident today. Robert Whaley, the longest serving President of Citizens Bank, authorized the $2,000 loan to William "Billy" Durant, which eventually enabled him to form General Motors Corporation in 1908. Come see the original loan booklet.
Asided from legendary auto history, the Whaley House itself is sure to spark your curiosity. Built in 1859, the house has been restored to its original splendor, complete with period furnishings, family heirlooms and Flint community artifacts. |
White River Light Station & Museum --
6199 Murray Road, Whitehall, MI
The White River Light Station and Museum is a hidden treasure in northern Muskegon County. Climb the spiral stair case to the top of the lighthouse to find a spectacular view that overlooks the White Lake Channel and Lake Michigan. Touring the museum will be sure to take you back into Lake Michigan nautical history. While you are visting, plan to take a stroll down the pier and down the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. |
The Whiting and Flint Youth Theatre --
1241 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
The James H. Whiting Auditorium was dedicated and officially opened in October 1967. Each year, this 2,043 seat theater hosts the Flint Symphony Orchestra, performances presented by Flint Youth Theatre, New York's Joffrey Ballet School Midwest Workshop and the Spotlight Series, featuring Broadway hits, touring musical and dance groups and guest artists from around the world. |
Wilderness Trails Zoo --
11721 Gera Rd., Birch Run, MI
Wilderness Trails Zoo offers a unique zoo experience as our mile long trail winds past trees, ponds and over 50 different species of animals. Exhibits are constructed so guests may see the animals much closer than at a typical zoo, while maintaining as much of Michigan's natural beauty as possible. |
Windmill Island --
7th Street at Lincoln Avenue, Holland, MI
A beautiful oasis within the city of Holland, Windmill Island features a 240 year old working Dutch windmill "De Zwaan" (meaning graceful bird). The windmill towers over 36 acres of manicured gardens, dikes, canals and picnic areas. The Posthouse museum is an exact replica of a 14th century wayside inn. Inside you can view a 12 minute presentation about Windmills, The Netherlands and our "De Zwaan". |
Wittenbach-Wege Agriscience & Environmental Educational Nature Center --
11715 Vergennes, Lowell, MI
The Wittenbach Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center is an outdoor learning center nestled amongst 140 acres of lush forests, rolling prairies, abundant wetlands and open fields all waiting to be explored! Trails are open 365 days a year, dawn till dusk, for your hiking enjoyment. |
Yankee Air Museum - Willow Run Airport --
2041 A Street, Belleville, MI
Willow Run Airport was built by the Ford Motor Company in 1941 to serve as an airfield for their B-24 Bomber Plant. This was the first aircraft manufacturing plant to use Ford's automotive mass production techniques, a leading technological innovation of the time. Ford Motor Company built 8,685 B-24s from 1942 until the end of World War II. At its peak, the Willow Run plant employed over 42,000 people and produced one B-24 every 59 minutes. The last bomber to roll off the assembly line was named the "Henry Ford." When the war was over the airport became the hub for passenger flights and air freight in the Detroit Metropolitan area |
Your Heritage House Fine Arts Museum for Youth --
110 East Ferry Street, Detroit, MI
Museum and school for youth, with workshops, classes, arts camp; exhibition space for one-person and group shows; collection of children’s books by African-Americans; historical African and African-American artifacts, documents, and objects. |
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum & Miller Motors Hudson --
100 E. Cross, Ypsilanti, MI
The Museum is also home to the world's last Hudson Dealer. With its records dating to 1927 a priceless part of Ypsilanti automotive history is now preserved. See original Hudson dealer memorabilia and cars displayed. |
Ziibiwing Center --
6650 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI
The first changing exhibit of the new Ziibwing Center is a collection of unique and rare North American Indian art & artifacts. Our mission is to teach you about the Anishinabe Culture and life through education and exhibits. Learn about the heritage and culture of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. Includes exhibits, research center, meeting & conference facilities, cafe and gift shop. |
|
|
|
