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Michigan Library and Historical Center

The exterior of the Michigan Library and Historical building on a summer sunny day.

Michigan Library and Historical Center

Planning a trip to the Archives of Michigan? The Archives of Michigan is located on the 2nd floor of the Michigan Library and Historical Center. Learn more about the building, maps, parking, and amenities.

Location

The Archives of Michigan is located on the 2nd floor of the Michigan Library and Historical Center:

702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915

Maps

Map of downtown Lansing highlighting the Michigan Library and Historical Center (PDF)

Capital Complex Parking Map

Google mapping to the Archives of Michigan

Parking

Parking at the Michigan Library and Historical Center is managed by the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, Building and Parking Services. Visitor parking is located south of the building, with a $5 daily rate on weekdays. A credit/debit card is required to pay for parking (cash no longer accepted), and payment is made upon entry. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted. Weekend parking is free. Visitors should approach on Kalamazoo Street and turn north on to the circle drive to enter the visitor parking lot.

For any issues or concerns with parking, please contact the Department of Technology, Management and Budget's Building and Parking Services office at 517-284-7943 or email DTMB-BPS@michigan.gov. Visit DTMB's Downtown Lansing Visitor Parking page for visitor lot parking instructions.

Designated accessible parking is available at the barrier-free south entrance of the building.

Additional public parking is available north of the building across Allegan Street (east of the Hall of Justice and Vietnam Memorial). However, the north entrance of the Michigan Library and Historical Center building is not accessible to people who cannot use stairs.

Amenities

The following amenities are available at the Michigan Library and Historical Center:

  • Wireless access to the Internet.
  • ATM
  • Cafeteria with vending machines.
  • Museum Store gift shop.
  • Nursing room.
  • Sick room.

Also in the Building

Library of Michigan

Michigan History Museum

Braille and Talking Book Library