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History Excursions, Michigan Historical Museum

• What is a History Excursion?
A History Excursion is a lot more than just a field trip! History Excursions are a variety of tours and programs offered by the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing for children in a range of grade levels.

• The Extended Experience
History at your place and ours! A docent visits your school and then later leads your class on a museum tour.

• Theme Excursions
These gallery programs focus on specific themes in Michigan history, including lumberjacks, the Underground Railroad and World War II.

• Create-A-Craft
Students enjoy learning about Michigan history while discovering crafts of long ago.

• How to Schedule a History Excursion
Information about scheduling the History Excursions listed above.

• General Tours
Information about general tours at the Michigan Historical Museum.

• History Excursions PDF icon
Information about special tours for students in Pre-K through grade 8, for the 2008-2009 school year.

Other Programs

Future Historians
Have fun with Michigan history as you discover living history, traditional crafts and the behind-the-scenes world of museums. 2008-2009 meeting dates now available!

National History Day in Michigan
Students in grades 4-12 compete for prizes and scholarships by making history come alive in exhibits, documentaries, papers or performances.

Tour a Special Exhibit
Michigan Historical Museum special exhibits are here a short time and always worth a visit!

The BIG History Lesson
You're the teacher, adventuring through the museum galleries with your class for one whole week and using the galleries for lessons they'll always remember . . .

Supporting Materials

• Michigan Historical Museum Gallery Map PDF icon
Print this handy map and bring it with you on your visit to the Michigan Historical Museum.

• Teachers' Stuff
Lesson plans that complement the galleries of the Michigan Historical Museum.

• Michigan History for Kids
From Michigan History magazine.

Field Site Museum Tours

• Tour an Upper Peninsula Museum
Arrange a group tour or school program at one of the Michigan Historical Museum System’s Upper Peninsula sites.

• Tour a Lower Peninsula Museum
Arrange a group tour or school program at one of the Michigan Historical Museum System’s Lower Peninsula sites.


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