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

History Excursions offer an alternative way for school groups to learn from and enjoy the Michigan Historical Museum. The museum offers History Excursions daily, from September through May.

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 where 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.

These activities complement Michigan Framework for social studies education content standards and the social science portion of the MEAP. Many of the excursions can be adapted to a variety of grades and ages.

For more information:

• click a program name in the column at right
• download the 2008-2009 History Excursions brochure [PDF]
• telephone (517) 241-0708

Go to:

• The Michigan Historical Museum home page
• The Michigan Historical Center home page

Updated 08/27/2008