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Museums in northwest Lower Michigan |
Alden Depot Park and Museum
Alden—on the shore of Torch Lake, 1908 structure features artifacts and photos of the area from mid-1800s, open through August Thurs., Sat., and Sunday. |
Bellaire Area Historical Society Museum
Bellaire—houses artifacts, pictures and maps of Bellaire area from 1865 to 1965, also features extensive newspaper collection from that period, open through August Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free, 202 N. Bridge St. |
Benzie Historical Museum
Benzonia—Housed in a century-old church building. Features artifacts pertaining to pioneers who carved a living from a northern Michigan wilderness. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., through Dec. 31 — also open Mondays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through August; $2 adult, 50 cents for students ages 5-18 (free admission under age five or museum members), $5 family rate. On Traverse Avenue, one block west of U.S. 31; 231-882-5539. |
Blackbird Andrew Museum
Harbor Springs— 368 E. Main St., Harbor Springs; 231-526-7731. |
Boyne City Historical Museum
Boyne City—town memorabilia, photographs, vintage bottles and tools, among other antiquities, open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, also noon until 4 p.m weekends, free admission, donations accepted, located in City Hall building, 319 N. Lake; 231-582-2839. |
Charlevoix Historical Society
Charlevoix—Harsha House Museum: Harsha family history (once prominent family in area), large photo collection, research library, and other Charlevoix history, 103 State Street; Charlevoix Railroad Depot Museum: display of maritime and resort life and historic hotels, as well as area railroad history, 305 Chicago Avenue, Depot Beach area; hours for both museums are 1-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., $1 adults, children under 12 are free; 231-547-0373. |
Cheboygan County Historical Museum
Cheboygan—Home of county sheriffs from 1882-1969, jail cells, exhibits, restored rooms, furnished Indian log cabin on grounds; $2 adults, children free with parents, $3 family; Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m.; corner of Huron and Court streets; 989-627-5448.
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Dennos Museum Center
Traverse City—Changing exhibits, hands-on exhibit, permanent Inuit (Eskimo) prints and sculpture; Mon.-Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; $4 adults, $2 children, $10 families. Northwestern Michigan College, 1701 E. Front St.; 231-922-1028. |
East Jordan Portside Art & Historical Museum
East Jordan—historic photos, turn of the century clothing, memorabilia from agriculture and lumbering industries also featured, hours are Thurs.-Sun. 1-4 p.m., free, but donations accepted, Elm Pointe Estate off M-66 South toward Charlevoix (located on the lakeshore); 231-536-2393. |
Elk Rapids Area Historical Society Museum
Elk Rapids—Historical exhibits include photographs, paperwork, books, an 1800s piano and the township's 1883 jail. Open Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun., 2-4 p.m. or by appointment; Free. Lower level of renovated township hall, 401 River St.; 231-264-6354. |
Empire Area Museum
Empire—Replica of a turn-of-the-century saloon, parlor, kitchen and sewing room and one-room school house. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.; closed Wednesdays. Donations accepted. In Empire at corner of LaCore Rd. and M-22. |
Fife Lake Historical Museum
Fife Lake—Historical exhibits from lumbering to early farming, including replica kitchen, parlor, bedroom, general store, barber shop, school room; Wed./Sat. 10-4 p.m., free; corner of State and Boyd streets; 231-879-3342. |
Grand Traverse Heritage Center
Traverse City—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. 322 Sixth St.; 231-995-0313. |
Grand Traverse Lighthouse
Northport—Climb the 47-foot tower for a superb view of the Fox Islands and the Manitou Passage. The complex includes the 1858 lighthouse building (now a museum), fog horn building, an oil house and beachstone planters. Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permit required for entry to lighthouse grounds. Daily pass for parking is $4. Museum admission charge: $1. Open daily through August, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Open weekends Memorial Day through mid-October noon until 5 p.m. 231-386-9145. |
Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum
Elk Rapids—U.S. 31, two miles south of Elk Rapids; North American wildlife and Native American artifacts in a diorama setting. 2 for $5 adults, $2 student. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 231-264-5597. |
Kalkaska County Historical Museum
Kalkaska—Historical relics including an 1898 car built in Kalkaska and a home-constructed smokehouse made from a hollowed-out cedar log. Open Mon.-Sat. 1-4 p.m. Donations accepted. In the Old Depot next to the Trout fountain in downtown Kalkaska. |
Leelanau Historical Museum
Leland—Historical displays about early settlement of and life on the Leelanau Peninsula, including a hands-on display of old toys. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $1 adults, $.50 for students; 203 E. Cedar St.; 231-256-7475. |
Little Traverse History Museum
Petoskey—Ottawa and Odawa artifacts, exhibits on early lumbering, and personal papers of Ernest Hemingway featured, museum housed in former train station built in 1892, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., closed Sunday, $1 adult, children free, also historic walking tours at 10 a.m. Fridays — $3 charge (call ahead), at the Waterfront; 231-347-2620. |
Manistee County Historical Museum
Manistee—Extensive collection of local history, logging, railroad and maritime antiques. Victorian period rooms including a country general store and drugstore. Lyman Building: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sunday; Admission $1.50 each or $4 family. Waterworks Building: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. (through Aug. 31), donations accepted. 616-723-5531. |
Otsego County Historical Society Museum
Gaylord—Exhibits of Otsego County's past, including reproductions of a kitchen and bedroom. Housed in an old cigar factory with a tin ceiling. Donations accepted. Open Tues.-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m., located at 320 W. Main; (517) 989-732-4658. |
Raven Hill Discovery Center
East Jordan—hands-on museum with emphasis on science, history and the arts, features exhibits of old tools, quilts, etc., also paintings and sculpture, displays of skulls, furs, and shells — room with live animals (spiders to ferrets) to touch, hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 12-4 p.m. Sat., 2-4 p.m. Sunday or by appointment, $4 admission, 4503 Fuller Rd.; 536-3369. |
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
Glen Haven—Features history of U.S. Coast Guard lifesaving and services. Weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; park use fee ($7 week or $15 year) required for entry. In Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, M-109 near Glen Haven; 231-326-5134. |
South Manitou Visitor's Center
South Manitou Island—National Park Service museum depicts history of the island, its settlers and inhabitants; daily during the day, Free museum admission but Sleeping Bear Dune National Lakeshore park entrance pass required; 231-326-5134. |
The Music House
Acme—Restored automated and rare instruments. Mon.-Sat. 10-4 p.m.; Sun. 12-4 p.m. Adults $6.50; children 6-16 $2; Between Acme and Elk Rapids, 7377 US-31 N.; 231-938-9300. |
This Ole Farm Museum
Buckley—Farm setting. Departments for all age groups. Guided tours. Group reservations required, others by chance. Donations only. 11459 Pavlis Road; 231-269-3672. |
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