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About the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing

Outdoor view of the Michigan Historical Museum atrium window
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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Michigan's Roadside Attractions opens January 10
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No matter where you're heading, you'll want to pull over to see Michigan's Roadside Attractions, the new special exhibit at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing. Guaranteed to make you smile as you think of your family's summertime road trips.

Michigan Historical Museum Coming Events

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• Across Generations
Junior Girl Scouts bridge the generation gap. Preregistration required. January 17, 2009, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Future Historians Meeting
Kids aged 9 through 15 have fun discovering Michigan's past. January 20, 2009, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

• A Statehood Day Celebration
Help us celebrate Michigan's 172nd birthday! January 24, 2009, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Special Exhibits
Special exhibits stay at the museum only a brief time. Find information about our next 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.

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

• O'Dell Snacks and Vending

• 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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