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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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Register now for 2008 Summer Sizzles day camps
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Your child will think history is HOT at the 2008 Summer Sizzles day cams. Our unique hands-on activities, lively discussions and special tours of the Michigan Historical Museum give children a fascinating look into the past.

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Remember the time when you were on your way to [fill in the destination] and you pulled over to stop at [fill in the roadside attraction]? These special times fill our memories. Now, they may help fill a special exhibit.

Michigan Historical Museum Coming Events

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• Future Historians Meeting
Kids aged 9 through 15 have fun discovering Michigan's past. May 13, 2008, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

• Boogie for Your Badge
Junior Girl Scouts can earn the Dance badge. Preregistration required. May 17, 2008, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
A Greater Lansing celebration of mid-Michigan's cultural attractions. May 31, 2008, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Special Exhibits
Special exhibits stay at the museum only a brief time. Find links to online versions of some of our favorite past 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.

Michigan Historical Museum Travel and Tour information

• Museum Hours
The Michigan Historical Museum is open seven days a week. Find out our daily hours and limited closing schedule.

• Museum Location and Parking

• Michigan Historical Museum Gallery Map PDF icon

• The Museum Store

• Greater Lansing Attractions

• Museums of the Midwest

Michigan Historical Museum Teacher Information

• 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.

• Recognizing Excellence
The annual Odyssey Awards honor Michigan history teachers.


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