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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
logo for the Michigan History Foundation's Odyssey AwardsNominate a Teacher for an Odyssey Award
Submit a nomination for the Odyssey Awards—a program created to honor exemplary Michigan history educators. Learn more and download the 2012 nomination form.
Teachers, Register Now for the Michigan Studies Workshop
Register by June 15 to take advantage of this four-day learning/travel experience. Begins and ends at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing, with stops at Hartwick Pines, Fort Michilimackinac and the Soo Locks.

 COMING EVENTS

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• Flag Etiquette
Learn the basics of how to take care of Old Glory. June 9, 2012, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 1 to 4 p.m.

• Girl Scout Reunion
Former scouts, come share your memories! June 16, 2012, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 1 to 4 p.m.

• Tea with Juliette
Two sessions to choose from; fee. Pre-registration through Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. June 23, 2012, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.


EXHIBITS
Special 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.

VISIT US

• Admission Fee FAQ

• Museum Hours

• Museum Location and Parking

• Michigan Historical Museum Gallery Map PDF icon

• The Museum Store

• Greater Lansing Attractions

• Museums of the Midwest


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
 •  Internship Opportunities at the Michigan Historical Center
 •  Kids' Stuff
 •  MotorCities National Heritage Area

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