Michigan Museums Attractions
Air Zoo
Our unique combination of attractions, activities and adventure are sure to make man’s first century of flight come to life in a special way, for you and every member of your family or group.
http://www.airzoo.org
Animal Diversity Web
An online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification and conservation biology at the University of Michigan.
http://www.animaldiversity.org
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for people of all ages to discover and enjoy the wonder of science, math and technology in an interactive environment that promotes science literacy through experimentation exploration and education.
http://www.aahom.org
Besser Museum
Offers changing exhibits, lectures, workshops and classes in art, history and science. The galleries feature artworks by painters, photographers, potters and other artists drawn from across the area, state and country.
http://www.bessermuseum.org
Central Michigan University Museum of Cultural and Natural History
A creative learning center that provides academic and research support to the faculty, staff, and students of Central Michigan University. In fulfilling this role the museum functions as the repository for historical, cultural and scientific collections acquired by the university and is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of those collections for present and future generations.
http://www.museum.cmich.edu
Coopersville Farm Museum
The 12,000 square-foot facility displays rotating agricultural related exhibits, contrasting old versus new, and showcases the John Deere collection of Ed Hanenburg, the man behind the museum.
http://www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org
Dennos Museum Center
Our art collection boasts one of the largest and most historically complete public collections of contemporary sculpture, prints and drawings by the Inuit artists of the Canadian Arctic to be found in the United States. This major collection is permanently showcased in the Power Family Inuit Gallery, where the works are presented in new exhibitions annually.
http://www.dennosmuseum.org
Detroit Institute of Arts
The museum covers 600,000 square feet that includes more than 100 galleries, an 1,150-seat auditorium, a 380-seat lecture hall, an art reference library, and a state-of-the-art conservation services laboratory. The current renovation and expansion will add 77,000 square feet.
http://www.dia.org
Detroit Public Schools' Children's Museum
The third oldest children's museum in the nation. Designed especially for children, families and adults.
http://www.detroitchildrensmuseum.org
Exhibit Museum of Natural History
A dynamic, evolving organization committed to promoting the understanding and appreciation of the natural world and our place in it. We accomplish this through creative educational programs and exhibits for the benefit of the University community, school groups, and the general public. The Museum provides a window onto the research in Natural Sciences conducted at the University of Michigan.
http://www.exhibits.lsa.umich.edu/exhibitmuseum
Flint Children's Museum
Exists to inspire discovery, learning and imagination through exploration and hands-on play. Our museum serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators, helping to create a broad community network devoted to our children's development and learning.
http://www.flintchildrensmuseum.org
Gerald R. Ford Library & Museum
The permanent exhibits allow visitors to actually participate in history while reviewing the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. A succession of feature exhibits draw upon the holdings of the entire Presidential Libraries System, Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and others.
http://www.ford.utexas.edu
Gilmore Car Museum
Has over 130 antique, classic and collector cars on display in six historic Michigan Barns.
http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org
Grand Rapids Art Museum
The permanent collection of consists of over 5,000 works of art dating from 1400 to the present. The collections dating 1400 to the present are primarily European and American with 20th century collections of international scope. The art and artists of Michigan and the Great Lakes region are represented in all areas of the collection.
http://www.gramonline.org
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Know what's happening at the museum, new exhibitions and how to get there.
http://www.grcm.org
Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum
Has guided sailors and their ships safely into the Manitou Passage, Straits of Mackinaw and Grand Traverse Bay for nearly 150 years.
http://www.grandtraverselighthouse.com
Great Lakes Children's Museum
A high-quality, hands-on and educational experience for youth and families.
http://www.glcm.org
Great Lakes Naval Memorial & Museum
Step back into time and tour a WWII submarine and a Prohibition-Era Coast Guard Cutter.
http://www.silversides.org
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
The only one of its kind dedicated to the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes. It is fittingly located at Whitefish Point, Michigan, site of the oldest active lighthouse on Lake Superior.
http://www.shipwreckmuseum.com
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
The place where authentic American people, places and things captivate and inspire visitors of all ages.
http://www.hfmgv.org
Holland Museum
Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer or a visitor, the best way to get acquainted with Holland, Michigan is to take a crash course in its fascinating history - The arrival of the Dutch in 1847.
http://www.hollandmuseum.org
Iron County Historical Museum
Upper Michigan's largest outdoor museum with 22 buildings including a Cultural Center and
The Lee LeBlanc Wildlife Art Gallery, Giovanelli Italianati Art Gallery
and the Bernhardt Contemporary Art Gallery.
http://www.ironcountymuseum.com
Kingman Museum
We are a natural history museum and planetarium that specializes in youth programs and education. Our goal is to make learning about our natural world fun.
http://www.kingmanmuseum.org
Kresge Art Museum
Houses Michigan State University's collection of over 7,000 works of art. Portions of the collection are on continuous display, offering a rich diversity of style, technique and media. Objects on view span 5,000 years of human history and include representative examples of works of art from ancient Cycladic figures to contemporary mixed media installations.
http://www.artmuseum.msu.edu
Michigan Flywheelers Museum
Dedicated to the restortion and preservation of antique gas and steam engines and tractors.
http://www.michiganflywheelers.org
Michigan Maritime Museum
Experience the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes States by visiting Michigan's most distinguished institution of maritime research, preservation and education.
http://www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org
Michigan Native American Arts Initiative
Linking Native American Artists, expanding opportunities and sharing information.
http://www.minativearts.net
Michigan Transit Museum
Established in 1973 as a non-profit corporation to compile and record historical data on mass transportation systems and equipment, and to collect, preserve, display and operate such equipment.
http://www.michigantransitmuseum.org
Michigan's Military & Space Museum
Holds over 400 exhibits, each devoted to a Michigan soldier, sailor, or airman. Offers a small virtual tour.
http://www.michigansmilitarymuseum.com
Mineral Museum of Michigan
One of America's finest mineral collections. The museum will preserve, exhibit and interpret minerals and mining heritage to educate people about the aesthetics and relevance of minerals to society. The unique public service role of the museum will enhance the visibility of Michigan Tech and stimulate economic development.
http://www.museum.mtu.edu
Museum of Anthropology
An international leader in anthropological archaeology research and student training. Our world class research collections include materials from all continental areas, with particular strengths in eastern North America and Asia.
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/umma
Museum of Paleontology
A research and teaching museum illuminating the history and meaning of life through geological time.
http://www.paleontology.lsa.umich.edu
Northern Michigan Children’s Museum
Welcome to the online home of the Northern Michigan Children’s Museum! We are a new non-profit organization that is attempting to build a state-of-the-art children’s hands-on museum in Gaylord, Michigan.
http://www.nmcm.org
Rag Tops Auto Museum
Providing a unique educational experience, a means to inspire an interest, and an understanding of the impact of the automobile upon the American Way of Life. Visitors will truly enjoy the “tour through time” as automobiles are creatively displayed amid mannequins and memorabilia from the past. Because of the display techniques, visitors will be inspired to connect the history of the automobile to their life.
http://www.ragtopsmuseum.com
Saginaw Art Museum
The oldest pieces in the collection are clay artifacts from the Ancient Near East (1000-800 BCE) and eight Etruscan artifacts (800-500 BCE). From the
European countries of Germany, Spain, France and the Netherlands, there are
fifteen examples of woodcuts, manuscripts, decorative arts, religious sculptures
and paintings from the 15th through 18th centuries.
http://www.saginawartmuseum.org
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Housing one of the finest university art collections in the country and the second largest art collection in the state of Michigan.
http://www.umma.umich.edu
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Museum collections and web resources related to biodiversity, insects, fishes, mollusks, mammals, birds and reptiles.
http://www.ummz.lsa.umich.edu
Upper Peninsula Children's Musem
The Museum offers a variety of exciting programs and exhibits that engage thousands of families from across the region and around the globe each year. There is plenty to explore, so begin your adventure.
http://www.upcmkids.org