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An exhibit of farming life in early 20th century Michigan. This display shows a barn with a sign that says Michigan State Fair 1929

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About the Michigan History Museum

The flagship of the Michigan History Museum System, the Michigan History Museum offers you Michigan's rich past, from the time of the state's earliest peoples to the late 20th century. The museum's five floors provide a walk through time, beginning with Michigan's first people's, the Anishinaabe, and ending in the mid-20th century. Yearly special exhibitions provide a deeper look at Michigan history topics.

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Take a virtual tour of the museum, courtesy of Able Eyes.

Social Stories

The Michigan History Museum's social stories are designed for children who may benefit from extra pre-visit planning. The Museum Visit story outlines visitor expectations, while the Gallery Exploration story includes sensory information such as light and sound levels throughout the exhibits. 

Exterior of 5-story limestone building with a white pine in the middle; a tour bus is parked in front a large sculpture is in the foreground.
Museum Visit Social Story
Photo taken from above the 1920s street scene exhibit
Gallery Exploration Social Story

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