Explore, discover and experience
Michigan's past
at the
Michigan Historical Museum

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Recognizing that each student learns differently, we believe that the museum is the ideal environment for exploring Michigan history. We encourage students to make connections, to internalize the historical experience and to learn more than just facts. This leads to substantive conversations in which students develop guiding questions, test their hypotheses and draw conclusions through critical thinking and problem solving.

Hands-on interactive educational activities inspire children to explore and experience Michigan history and draw conclusions that produce new meaning and understanding for them. The activities funnel children's curiosity and energy, enhance their literacy and improve their performance in school.

All Michigan Historical Museum programs can be used to support Social Studies GLCEs related to chronological thinking, questions historians ask, primary and secondary sources and making historical comparisons. ELA GLCEs that concern listening and viewing, asking questions of presenters and analyzing oral and visual presentations are also applicable.

Registration Information

Read about the experiences offered in our docent-led programs—the link is in the column at right.)

1. Reserve a date and time for your desired program by telephoning (517) 373-1359.
    
2. A minimum $50 deposit is required of every group and must be received at least 30 days in advance of your visit to maintain your reservation.
    
3. Program confirmation and billing information will be mailed to you after registration.
    

Visitor Information

You can find links to information about museum hours, parking and location, admission and our Museum Store on the Michigan Historical Museum home page under the "Visit Us" heading.

When You Arrive, please check your group in at the information desk located inside the south entrance.

Lunch at the Michigan Historical Museum. Students and chaperons can bring sack lunches and eat at the museum's eating area located on the first floor, across from the Museum Store. Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A snack shop sells beverages, snacks and light lunch fare.

Contact the Michigan Historical Museum.

Updated 10/11/2011