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African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County
P.O. Box 130724, Ann Arbor
(734) 994-6513
Take the Journey to Freedom Tour that visits area historical stops on the Underground Railroad, including the site where one of Michigan's first abolitionist newspapers was... read more
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor
(734) 995-5439
Ignite your imagination! In the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum you explore nine unique galleries containing more than 250 interactive exhibits. Learning made fun for all ages in an informal environment where hands-on experience is the best... read more
Bixby Marionette Exhibit
141 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
(734) 429-0807
The Bixby Marionette Exhibit was handcrafted by resident Meredith Bixby, whose company of puppeteers performed nationwide between 1930 and 1980. Educational tours and field trips for children and adults... read more
Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum
125 Jackson St., Chelsea
(734) 475-7047
Located in a restored train depot built in 1880, the Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum houses area memorabilia, model train and railroad exhibits, photos, and... read more
Chelsea Toy Museum
400 N. Main St., Chelsea
(734) 433-5499
Featuring a number of rare and valuable toys that trace their history around the world. One of the teddy bears in the collection has only one other like it, which is on display in the Smithsonian. Admission to the Chelsea Toy Museum is... read more
Cobblestone Farm
2781 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor
(734) 994-2928
Restored and interpreted to reflect its mid-19th century appearance, the Cobblestone Farm museum provides a view of past rural life in Washtenaw... read more
David R. Byrd Center
3261 Lohr Rd., Ann Arbor
(734) 761-1746
The David R. Byrd Center is a museum to celebrate the life and works of the late David Byrd, a restoration architect and renowned entrepreneur. Open by... read more
Dexter Area Historical Society & Museum
3443 Inverness St., Dexter
(734) 426-2519
Serving as Western Washtenaw County's link with history, Detxer Area Historical Society Museum houses displays, a genealogical library, local history archives and a gift shop. Located in the former, historic St. Andrew's United Church of... read more
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 205-0555
Located at the University of Michigan, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library collects, preserves and makes accessible a rich variety of archival materials on U.S. domestic issues, foreign relations and political affairs during the Cold War era. The Library offers... read more
Gifts of Art Galleries-University of Michigan Health System
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor
(734) 936-2787
View exhibits by Michigan artists throughout the University of Michigan Hospitals. An enrichment program for patients, visitors and staff, and one of the first of its kind nationwide. Exhibits of the Gifts of Art Galleries are free and open to the... read more
Hatcher Graduate Library
913 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 764 0400
The Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library is the University of Michigan's primary research collection for the humanities and social sciences. Located on the Diag at the heart of central campus, the library is open to... read more
John B. Swainson Room and John Schneider Blacksmith Shop
324 E. Main St., Manchester
(734) 428-7722
Blacksmith demonstrations in one of the last operating main street blacksmith shops in Michigan. The John B. Swainson Room features furniture, artifacts and photos from the office of the former Governor of Michigan and Manchester... read more
Kempf House Museum
312 S. Division St., Ann Arbor
(734) 994-4898
In the Kempf House Museum visitors will learn about Ann Arbor’s early history and see how a German-American family lived and worked in the 1890s. Features docent-guided tours through restored rooms including a music studio with an 1877 Steinway grand piano. Tours by... read more
Michigan Firehouse Museum
110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti
(734) 547-0669
Historic Romanesque revival brick three-story Firehouse with tower with additional 10,000 sq. ft. museum offering antique fire trucks, equipment, clothing, memorabilia and exhibits. The exhibits of the Michigan Firehouse Museum demonstrate early American firefighting... read more
Rentschler Farm Museum
1265 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
(734) 769-2219
The Rentschler Farm Museum features displays of farm implements, a period garden and 12-room farmhouse depicting life in the 1930s. Open... read more
Saline Railroad Depot Museum
402 N. Ann Arbor St., P.O. Box 302, Saline
(734) 944-0442
The railroad carried passengers and freight in the Saline area from 1870-1962. The buildings house a station agent’s room, freight room and livery barn. Fully furnished caboose sits on nearby tracks. The Saline Railroad Depot Museum includes a walking/jogging trail along... read more
The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI
800.835.5237
Visit America's Greatest Historical Attraction, located just 40 minutes east of Ann Arbor! With a rich and diverse offering of exhibits, demonstrations, programs and reenactments, The Henry Ford celebrates yesterday’s traditions as well as today’s innovations. Five... read more
Univeristy of Michigan Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry
1011 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor
(734) 763-0767
In the Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry you can find more than 11,000 items representing dental technology dating from the late 1700s through the 1960s. Current exhibits feature dental office settings from the pre-electric era to the 1940s. Other exhibits include dentistry... read more
University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library
1150 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 764-3482
Bentley Historical Library serves as the official archives of the University of Michigan, and documents the history of the state of Michigan and activities of its people, organizations and voluntary... read more
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 647-1381
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History and Planetarium houses the state’s largest collection of dinosaur skeletons and displays highlighting Michigan’s prehistoric past. The Planetarium offers a 360-degree domed screen that surrounds the audience. Stargazing... read more
University of Michigan Gallery at Duderstadt Center
2281 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor
(734) 763-3266
Gallery at Duderstadt Center is a gallery for exhibition of work by University of Michigan students, faculty and staff in a variety of media, with a special interest in digital... read more
University of Michigan Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
434 S. State St., Ann Arbor
(734) 764-9304
Kelsey Museum features a collection of artifacts from the civilizations of the Mediterranean. Two permanent galleries: Egypt and the Ancient Near East and Greece-Etruria-Rome 1000 BC-AD 500, exhibit pottery, sculture, inscriptions, funerary objects and jewelry. Also... read more
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S. State St., Ann Arbor
(734) 763-UMMA (8662)
The newly renovated University of Michigan Museum of art, designed by principal architect Brad Cloepfil and his team at Allied Works Architecture, is a $41.9 million transformation that has doubled the space available for collections display, temporary exhibitions,... read more
University of Michigan Stearns Musical Collection
1100 Baits Dr., Ann Arbor
(734) 763-4389
With more than 2,000 musical instruments, Stearns Musical Collection is the largest assembly of such artifacts in any North American University. Group visits and guided tours available upon... read more
University of Michigan William L. Clements Library
909 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 764-2347
The William L. Clements Library houses original resources for the study of American history and culture from the 15th to early 20th... read more
Waterloo Area Historical Society
9998 Waterloo-Munith Rd., Chelsea
(517) 596-2254
Waterloo Farm Museum is a early 19th century farm in rural Jackson County depicting life of pioneers and farming... read more
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum
100 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti
(734) 482-5200
The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection & Miller Motors Hudson show you a lot about the unusual role Ypsilanti and its pioneers played in the history of the American automobile. See vehicles of bygone eras, study signs and records of early area auto dealers and solve... read more
Ypsilanti Historical Museum
220 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti
(734) 482-4990
Elegant 12-room Italianate mansion built in 1860 and furnished in period fashion. The Ypsilanti Historical Museum houses one of best collections of historical and genealogical documents in the... read more