The Archives of Michigan is responsible for preserving the records of Michigan government and other public institutions. The collections also include documents, maps, photographs and film from private individuals and organizations.
Save the date! The Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council's annual family history seminar is scheduled for Friday, May 9 through Saturday, May 10, 2025. Check back in early 2025 for more details.
The Archives of Michigan is located on the 2nd floor of the Michigan Library and Historical Center:
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
Email: Archives@Michigan.gov
Phone: 517-335-2576
The Archives of Michigan is open to the public six days a week and closed on Sundays.
The Archives of Michigan is closed on official state holidays and several other days throughout the year. The Archives is closed on Sundays. Please call 517-335-2573 to confirm dates.
There is no fee or admission charge for entering the Archives of Michigan. Please stop at the museum admissions desk on your way in to let them know you are visiting the archives. The staff will be glad to direct you to the reading room.
Collections at the Archives of Michigan include probate files, naturalization records, tax rolls, cemetery transcripts, local histories, circuit court case files, prison registries and other helpful records. Providing access to the public is a core function of the Archives of Michigan.
Michiganology is the online platform for the Archives of Michigan research guides and indexes, plus educator resources and more.
