Alex & Marie Manoogian Museum
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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22001 Northwestern
Southfield 48075
248.569.3405
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Tuesdays-Sunday
1-5pm Tues-Fri.;
1-4pm Sat. & Sun
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$3 donation
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Artifacts of Armenian religious and cultural heritage are
contained in this museum. Some of the paintings, manuscripts,
religious and personal items are almost 3000 years old. Children
will be particularly impressed by the beautiful sanctuary of the
gold-domed St. John's Armenian Church, which houses this exhibit.
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Arab American National Museum
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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13624 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn
313.582.2266
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Closed Monday-Tuesday
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Permanent exhibits.
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Birmingham Historical Musemum
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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556 W. Maple Rd.
Birmingham
248.642.2817
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Permanent exhibits, including "Allen House 1920s Kitchen".
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Huron City Museums
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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7995 Pioneer Drive
Port Austin 48467
989.428.4123 or 866.284.2843
www.HuronCityMuseums.org
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Monday - Saturday
10am-6pm
Sunday
11am-6pm
Last tour leaves at 5pm.
Open on weekends in June and September, but welcome
school groups anytime.
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Small Fee
depending on tour taken, please call for details.
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This museum consists of an 1850's restored lumbering town
including church, log cabin, inn, country store and museum
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Macomb Community College Nature Area
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Location
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Dates/Time
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Cost
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44575 Garfield
Clinton Township 48038
586-286-2283
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Open All Day
For tour information please contact Shirley J.
Barnett at 586-286-2283
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Free
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Michigan Historical Museum
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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717 W. Allegan
Lansing 48933
517.373.3559
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Daily
9am-4:30pm M-F; 10am-4pm Sat.;1-5pm Sun.
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Free
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As the flagship of Michigan's State Museum system, the Michigan
Historical Museum surrounds visitors with Michigan History from
prehistoric times through 1975. Twenty-six galleries and a special
Exhibit Gallery are located on five levels. A 3 story relief map
of Michigan greets the visitor in the museum's main atrium
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Milford Historical Museum
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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124 E. Commerce Rd.
Milford 48380
248.685.7308
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Wednesdays and Saturdays
1-4pm
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Donations accepted
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The Milford Historical Museum is housed in an 1853 Greek
Revival home. It is filled with local history and artifacts. The
lower floor is used for theme displays and the upper floor has
period furnishings.
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Michigan Women Historical Center and Hall of
Fame
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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213 W. Main St.
Lansing 48933
517.484-1880
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Wednesday-Sunday
W-F 12-5pm; Sat 12-4pm; Sun. 2-4pm
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$2.50 Adults; $1 Children
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The Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame
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.
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Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame - Novi
Expo Center
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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43700 Expo Center Dr.
Novi 48376
248.349.7223
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Tuesday - Sunday
10am-5pm
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$5 Adults; $3 Children
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This unique museum showcases all forms of motor sports,
including race cars, trucks, snowmobiles, motorcycles and boats.
See exhibits featuring the innovative individuals who put the
wheels in motion.
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Michigan Sports Hall of Fame - Cobo Center
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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One Washington Blvd.
Detroit 48226
248.848.0252
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Daily
24 hours
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Free
|
Pictures of sports figures cover the hallway walls at Cobo
Center
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Museum of African American History
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Location
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Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
315 E. Warren
Detroit 48201
313.494.5800
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Wednesday-Sunday
9:30am-5pm
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$5 Adults; $3 Children
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Exhibits and audiovisual presentations celebrate the heritage
and culture of the African American. Detroit's role in this
heritage is portrayed in the museum's core exhibit, Of the People:
The African American Experience." Prearranged group tours
available.
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Museum of Arab Culture (ACCESS)
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Location
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Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
2651 Sadino Ct.
Dearborn 48124
313.843.2844
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Monday-Friday
9am-5pm
Guided tours by appointment only
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Free
|
This museum of Arab culture, folk arts, and history provides a
wide range of interpretive programs for children and adults. An
archival exhibit here documents the last 100 years of Arab
American life in the Dearborn area. ACCESS also sponsors and array
of projects
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Museum of Art & History
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Location
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Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
1115 Sixth St.
Port Huron 48060
810.982.0891
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Wednesday-Sunday
1pm-4:30pm
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$4 Adults; $2 Children
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The former Carnegie Library holds 300 years of local history.
In this restored, 3-story library, one will find Indian artifacts,
Edison artifacts and a marine gallery.
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National Museum of Tuskegee Airmen - Historic
Fort Wayne
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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6325 W. Jefferson
Detroit 48209
313.843.8849
|
Call to schedule tours
Call for times
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No charge, donations welcome
|
Photographs, memorabilia and uniforms all help tell the story
of our countries first black Army/Air Force Battalion, the
Tuskegee Airmen.
Call for details
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Lionel Trains Museum
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Location
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Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
26750 23 Mile Rd.
Chesterfield 48047
586.949.4100
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Wed.-Fri.
10am-3pm Wed. - Thurs., 10am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm Fridays
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Free
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Families can enjoy a 10 min. video depicting the Lionel Train
history. Visitors will be able to see how plastic train items are
made, molded and packed. The visitor's center has 560 square foot
village display with buttons which children can push to operate
train accessories.
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Museum Ship Valley Camp
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
|
501 E. Water St.
Sault Sainte Marie 49783
888.744.7867
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5/12-10/15
10am-6pm May, June, Sept., Oct.; 9am-8pm July-Aug.
|
Call for Details
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The Valley Camp is a 1917 steam-powered historic freighter
containing a Great Lakes maritime museum. Explore the coal-fired
steamer from engine room to pilot house. Museum includes
aquariums, life boats from sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, exhibits,
video presentations, shipwreck artifacts, and models.
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Museum of Natural History, U of M
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Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
1109 Geddes Ave
Ann Arbor 48109
734.764.0478
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Daily
9 am-5 pm, Mon.-Sat. 12-5 pm Sun.
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$3 Adults; $2 Children Donation box
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Children will love the dinosaur fossils and exhibits of this
museum.
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Automotive Hall of Fame
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Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
3225 Cook Rd.
Midland 48640
517.631.5760
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Mon.-Fri. year-round
8:30am-4:30pm
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Call for fees
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The Automotive Hall of Fame, recognizes and celebrates
accomplished individuals in the world of the motor vehicle
industry for the purpose of encouraging others to achieve more in
their lives and work. They offer inspiring programs for childrento
learn about innovators, leaders, inventors, motivators and the
creative spirits of the motor vehicle industry.
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American Legion Military Museum
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Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
130 E Drayner Rd.
Oxford 48371
248.628.9081
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Open Fridays
9am-5pm
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No Charge
|
Recordings provide a brief history of several museum pieces.
This museum has one of the largest military artifacts collection
in the state.
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Farmington Historical Museum
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Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
33805 Grand River
Farmington 48336
248.473.7275
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Mar. 1-Dec. 31, Sun. & Wed.
1-5pm
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$1 donation
|
This museum is in the former home of the Michigan Governor Fred
Warner (1905-1911), artifacts, memorabilia from 1850 through 1920
are included
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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American
History
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Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
315 E Warren
Detroit 48201
313.494.5800
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Closed Sunday-Tuesday
|
$2 Children; $3 Adults
|
Exhibits and audiovisual presentations celebrate the heritage
and culture of the African-American. Detroit's role in this
heritage is portrayed in the museum's core exhibit, "Of the
People: The African- American Experience." Prearranged group
tours available.
|
Detroit Historical Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
5401 Woodward Ave
Detroit
48202
313.833.1805
|
Wednesdays - Sundays
10am-5pm
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$3 Adults; $1.50 Children.
|
Tour museum tells the story of Metropolitan Detroit the way no
one else can. Tour the scope of the city's rich history, from
Cadillac's landing on the banks of the Detroit River through the
city's emergence as the industrial capital. You will travel down
the cobblestone and brick streets in the "Streets of Old
Detroit" and view Detroit as if you took a time machine back
into history. Discover how cars built Detroit and how Detroit
built cars by touring the "Motor City Exhibition."
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Dearborn Historical Museum
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Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
915 S. Bradly
Dearborn 48124
313.565.3000
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Mon.-Sat
9am-5pm May - Oct.; 1-5pm Nov.-April
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Free
|
The purpose of this museum is to foster an interest in the
history of Dearborn and the surrounding area. To accomplish this
task the museum continually seeks to collect and preserve material
which is related to the Dearborn area. The 1800's come to life in
the museum's 5 buildings.
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Detroit Fire Dept. Historical Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
2737 Gratiot Ave.
Detroit 48207
313.596.2956
|
Call to arrange tour
Call for hours
|
$4.50 Adults, children 12 and under free.
|
Families will see Detroit's oldest standing engine house with
beautifully restored fire engines, fire-fighting clothing and
artifacts at this museum. Children will sense the excitement and
danger associated with being a firefighter.
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Dexter Area Museum
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Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
3443 Inverness
Dexter 48130
734.426.2519
|
May 1-Christmas. Tours by appointment.
1-3pm Fri. and Sat.
|
Free
|
Early German settlers built this 1883 church which houses the
Dexter Area Museum. Displays include: an early dentist office,
antique dolls and toys, a telephone switchboard, printing
equipment and more.
|
Gordon H Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
Kellogg Building, U of M
Ann Arbor 48104
734.763.0767
|
Mon.-Fri.
7am-5pm
|
Free
|
If anyone in your family is interested in dentistry, this is
the place to go. Call for details.
|
Great Lakes Indian Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
6325 W. Jefferson
Detroit 48209
313.297.9360
|
Call to schedule tour
Call for details
|
Call for Details
|
The story of Great Lakes Indians are told through the various
artifacts on display. Display items include burial mound data,
carved peace pipes, colorful clothing and weapons.
|
African Heritage Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
21511 W. McNichols
Detroit 48201
313.494.7452
|
Wed.-Sun.
9:30am-5pm.
|
Adults $3; Children $2
|
Exhibits and audiovisual presentations celebrate the heritage
and culture of the African-American. Detroit's role in this
heritage is portrayed in the museum's core exhibit, "Of the
People: The African American Experience." Prearranged group
tours available.
|
Witches Hat Depot Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
300 Dorothy St.
South Lyon 48178
248.437.9929
|
April - November
1-4pm Thursday, 1-5pm Sundays
|
Free
|
This museum gets its name from the unique roof which resembles
a cone-shaped witches hat. Inside is a restored 1909 railroad
depot with many artifacts including Civil War and WWI photos and
uniforms. The park which surrounds the museum has a one-room
schoolhouse and red caboose for children to play in. Call for
special events.
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Wyandotte Museum - Ford-MacNichol Home
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
2610 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte 48192
734.324.7297
|
Mon.-Fri. and 1st Sun. of each month
Noon-4pm Monday - Friday and 2-5pm 1st Sunday of each month.
|
$1 Adults, 50 cents Children
|
In this restored 1896 Victorian home, you'll learn much about
the history of Wyandotte as you examine its four levels. Families
will especially enjoy the living history events during September's
Heritage Days.
|
Yankee Air Force Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
Willow Run Airport
Ypsilanti 48198
734.483.4030
|
Check for air show dates
10am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday; 12-4pm Sunday.
|
$5 Adults; $3 Children
|
World War II and Korean War era airplanes are on exhibit in the
hanger. Aviation history exhibits are on the second floor.
Volunteers here are eager to talk to visitors.
|
Ypsilanti Historical Society & Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
8220 N. Huron St.
Ypsilanti 48197
734.482.4990
|
Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
2-4pm
|
Free
|
This museum is in an elegant brick mansion which was build in
1860. Several rooms are furnished in a Victorian style. Artifacts
from the 19th Century on display include dolls and local crafts.
|
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn 48124
313.271.1620
|
July 10 - Aug. 28
9am-5pm daily except Saturday - 9am-8pm.
|
$12.50 Adults; $6.25 Children.
|
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village is the largest
indoor/outdoor historical museum in the country. With over one
million visitors annually, the museum and village are a "must
se" in the Detroit area. Founded by Henry Ford in 1929, their
mission is to tell the story of American resourcefulness and
innovation that brought us from an agrarian to an industrial
nation.
|
Gospel Music Hall of Fame & Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
18301 W. McNichols
Detroit 48219
313.592.0017
|
Call to schedule tour
By appointment
|
Free
|
This museum has an annual induction and awards banquet the
third Saturday of October each year. They also have a new
travelling gospel music exhibit for Black History Month.
|
Holocaust Memorial Center
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
28123 Orchard Lake Rd.
Farmington Hills
248.553.2400
|
|
|
Photographs, exhibits depicting the Holocaust and its impact.
|
Holocaust Memorial Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
66002 W. Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield 48322
248.661.0840
|
Group tours - September to May
Sun.-Thurs 10am-3:30pm, Fridays 9am-12:30; Public tours Sun.-1pm;
Group tours by appointment
|
Donations accepted
|
This unique museum documents the horror of the Holocaust and
events leading up to it. It also preserves a wealth of Jewish
culture and history, and serves as a comprehensive research and
resource center.
|
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
1005 Van Hoosen Rd.
Rochester 48306
248.656.4663
|
Wed.-Sat.
1-4pm
Mornings and evenings by appointment only
|
$5 Adults; $3 Students and Senior Citizens
|
Home of five generations of the Taylor-VanHoosen families, this
nationally registered home is located in historic Stoney Creek
Village. There is a 15-acre park with gardens, river, agriculture
barns, gazebo and schoolhouse. Focus on the museum is on the
accomplishments of Dr. Bertha VanHoosen, M.D., and Dr. Sarah Van
Hoosen Jones.
|
Selfridge Military Air Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
Selfridge Air Base
Mt. Clemens 48043
586.307.5035
|
Tuesdays and Sundays, Mid Apr. - Nov. on
Saturdays in Oct. only
10AM-3PM Tues; 1-5PM Sun. and Sat. ( Oct.
only)
|
Donations
|
Families can walk between now-grounded Navy and Air Force
planes as they see airplane maneuvers overhead.
|
Troy Museum & Historic Village Green
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
60 Wattles
Troy 48098
248.524.3570
|
Tue.-Sun.
9am-5:30pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday
|
Free
|
The Village Green has restored and furnished buildings
including a log cabin, one room schoolhouse, wagon shop, print
shop old town hall and the Greek revival home of pioneer Solomon
Casewell. The museum has special exhibits of local artifacts
|
Walter P. Chrysler Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
1 Chrysler Dr.
Auburn Hills 48326
888.456.1924
|
Tue.-Sun.
10am-6pm Tuesday-Saturday; 12-6pm Sundays.
|
$6 Adults; $3 Children
|
This new museum (opening 10/5/99) is build on the grounds of
the Daimler Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills. The museum
includes about 75 cars, trucks and Jeeps with displays depicting
Chrysler's victories and struggles. Visitors are greeted by a 75
foot-tall metal tower holding three Chrysler concept cars,
including a turbine-powered experiment from 1963. Three floors of
the museum each house cars from different eras.
|
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
100-112 E. Cross Street
Ypsilanti 48197
734.482.5200
|
Daily
M-F 1:30-5:30pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm; Sunday 12-5pm
|
Donations
|
Ypsilanti's automotive heritage including the last Hudson
Pealer Ship Tucker Kaiser, Frazer, Corvairs and much more are
featured here.
|
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
220 East Ann Street
Ann Arbor 48104
734.995.KIDS (5437)
Teachers visit the website at www.aahom.org
for pre- and post- activities and details about their educational
programs that meet benchmarks and standards.
|
Mon. - Sat.
10 am-5 pm
Sunday Noon - 5 pm
|
Members - Free
Children - $6.00
Adults - $7.50
Seniors/Students - $6.00
Under 2 - Free
Group Rates - $4.00
(must be scheduled in advance, 20 person minimum)
|
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is an interactive science museum
for all ages, featuring more than 250 hands-on exhibits, science
demonstrations and special events. The museum expanded and
quadrupled its size in October '99.
|
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
100 Strand Dr., Belle Isle
Detroit 48207
313.267.6440
|
Open Saturday-Sunday
|
$2 - Adults; $1 Children 12-18
|
At this museum, children will gain a real sense of the lives of
sailors and crews aboard ships of the Great Lakes. On the south
shore of Belle Isle, Dossin is easily identified by the two Battle
of Lake Erie cannons on the front lawn. Devoted to lake lore, it
features exhibits on Great Lakes shipping, past and present.
|
Michigan Labor Museum & Learning Center
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
711 N. Saginaw
Flint 48502
810.762.0251
|
Tuesday-Friday
10am-5pm
|
$2 - Adults; $1 Children and students
|
This museum is located in the basement of Mott Community
College's Ruther Center. Displays and audio visual material bring
the history of Michigan labor to life.
|
Navarre - Anderson Trading Post & Country
Store Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
N. Custer Rd. at Raisinville Rd.
Monroe 48162
734.243.7233
|
Wednesday - Sunday
1-5pm
|
Free
|
This restored trading post which was built in 1783 is the
oldest remaining residence in Michigan. Children will enjoy the
atmosphere of an early 1900's general store (including penny
candy). Group tours available.
|
Pine Grove Historical Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
405 Oakland
Pontiac 48342
248.338.6732
|
Thursday & Friday.
Or by appointment
9am - 3pm
|
$4 Adults; $2 Children
|
Pine Grove is the former home of Michigan Governor Moses
Wisner. The Greek-Revival style home is filled with authentic
clothing, implements and furnishings. On the 4 acre estate, you'll
also find a one-room school house, smoke house, root cellar and
summer kitchen.
|
Plymouth Historical Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
155 S. Main St.
Plymouth 48170
Phone: 734.455.8940
Fax: 734.455.7797
Contact: Beth Stewart, Director
|
Wed., Thurs., Sat., Sun.
1-4pm
Call/e-mail to arrange Group Tours and School Field Trips
|
$5 per family; $2 per adult; 50 cents per child
Customized School Group Tours with Program $3
|
|
|
The Plymouth Historical Museum is a "family-friendly"
museum featuring "Streets to Shops" hands-on area for
kids and changing special exhibits. Permanent exhibits include a
display and history of Daisy BB Gun Company founded in Plymouth in
1886. The Museum also has an Abraham Lincoln collection of over
10,000 artifacts are permanently on exhibit in the new Weldon Petz
Abraham Lincoln Room. The Museum Archives contains many Abraham
Lincoln primary resource documents for students needing to do
research on this 36th U.S. President.
|
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
240 Museum Dr.
Lansing 48933
517.372.0422
|
Daily
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; 12-5pm Sundays
|
$7.50 Family; $4 Adults; $1.50 children; $2
Students
|
The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum has an extensive collection
of antique cars and memorabilia.
|
Michigan Transit Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
200 Grand
Mt. Clemens 48043
586.463.1863
|
Weekends
1pm - 4pm Sat. & Sun.
|
Donations accepted
|
Preserved 1859 Grand Trunk Railway Station where Tom Edison
learned telegraphy. Exhibits of rail & electric trolley
history. Train rides in summer and early fall.
|
Northeast Oakland Historical Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
On M 24 in Oxford
Oxford 48371
248.628.0410
|
Saturdays and Wednesdays June - August
1-4pm
|
Donation
|
This museum is housed in the former Oxford Savings Bank.
Children will be interested in the old walk-in safe which is so
large it now serves as an office. Fans of the Radio Lone Ranger
will find some exhibits particularly interesting. The museum also
has an interesting collection of home items from the 19th century.
|
Pride & Heritage Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
405 Main St.
Marine City 48039
810.765.8846
|
Saturday/Sunday March-December
1-4pm
|
Donation
|
This museum is housed in an old, two story school. You will
find a recreated blacksmith shop, exhibits on WWI, local displays
and dozens of model ships inside. The memorabilia helps children
understand the impact that Marine City had on Great Lakes Shipping
when it had 5 active shipyards.
|
Money Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
611 Woodward Ave
Detroit 48226
313.225.1000
|
Monday-Friday
9am - 5pm
|
Free
|
The story of money including unusual coins and currency is
displayed at the Money Museum.
|
Grosse Isle Historical Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
Parkway & E. River
Grosse Isle 48138
313.675.1250
|
Sun. & Thur.
1-4pm Sun., 10am-Noon Thur.
|
Call for Details
|
This island in the middle of the Detroit River was a favorite
stopping place for French explorers. Children will enjoy the view
of overlooking the Detroit River as they tour this museum
featuring local history.
|
Alfred P. Sloan Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
1221 East Kearsley Street
Flint 48503
810.237.3450
|
Monday-Friday
10am - 5pm
|
$4 Adults; $3.50 Seniors; $3 children (5-12),
under 5 free. Group rates available.
|
The museum is primarily known for its large collection of
antique and experimental automobiles tracing the city's love
affair with the autiomobile.
|
Knowlton Ice Museum
|
Location
|
Dates/Times
|
Cost
|
1665 Yeager Street
Port Huron 48060
810.987.7100
|
Call to schedule
by appointment
|
Free, contributions welcome
|
There was a time when ice was harvested from the nearest frozen
lake and river, stored in shoreside houses, and delivered house to
house by an iceman in horse and wagon, the museum includes
memorabilia from this period.
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Marvins Marvelous Mechanical Museum
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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31005 Orchard Lake Rd.
Farmington 48334
248.626.5020
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Daily
M-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun. 11am-9pm
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25 cents-$1 for most machines and rides
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If you like magic posters, neon, antiques, advertisings,
ceiling fans, slot machines, memorabilia, robots, airplanes, and
animation then this is the place to visit. Coin operated games
from the oldest gypsy fortune-telling machines of the early 1900's
to the latest in laser hologram video games of the 1990's are here
to look at and to operate. Computer operated animated shows.
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Nokomis Learning Center
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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5153 marsh Rd.
Okemos 48864
517.349.5777
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Tuesday-Saturday
10am-4pm Tues-Fri; noon-5pm Saturday
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Call for current admission charges
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The Nokomis Learning Center is open year round with exhibits,
education programs, and special events for the whole family to
learn about Great Lakes Native American peoples, past and present.
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