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    MICHIGAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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    About the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing  
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    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.

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    SPOTLIGHT

    Nominate a Teacher for an Odyssey Award Submit a nomination for the Odyssey Awards—a program created to honor outstanding Michigan history educators. Learn more and download the 2013 nomination form.

    COMING EVENTS

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    • Lake Effects A special exhibit exploring the history and science of Michigan's weather. Runs through August 24, 2014, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.

    • 2013 Michigan Archaeology Day Discover Michigan's past in what we find underground and underwater. Free admission, courtesy of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. October 12, 2013, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    • Homeschool Program Fee; pre-registration required. October 18, 2013, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 4 to 8 p.m.


    EXHIBITS

    Special exhibits stay at the museum only a brief time. Find information about our current special exhibit and links to online versions of some of our favorite past special exhibits.
    The First People to 1900 Follow the time line of history from Michigan's First Peoples to the end of the 19th century through the Michigan Historical Museum's second-floor permanent exhibits.
    Michigan in the Twentieth Century From the horseless carriage to the information age, the Michigan Historical Museum's third-floor permanent exhibits interpret the 20th century.


    TEACHER INFO

    • The Odyssey Awards Nominate an outstanding Michigan history educator! Join the Michigan Historical Center and the Michigan History Foundation in a celebration of Michigan history teachers.

    • Group Tours There are many different ways your group can explore the past at the Michigan Historical Center's Michigan Historical Museum.

    • Teachers' Stuff Lesson plans and more matched to museum galleries.

    • The Field Trip Files Tips, techniques and a preview tour.


    Michigan Historical Museum Quick Links
     •  Donate an Artifact to the Michigan Historical Museum
     •  The History of the Michigan Historical Museum
     •  Kids' Stuff
     •  Student Internship Program at the Michigan Historical Museum
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