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The Belleville Area Museum aka The BAM was created in 1996 and serves the historical needs of Belleville, Sumpter, and Van Buren Township and is located in beautiful downtown Belleville just off the banks of Belleville Lake and minutes from the I-94 freeway. We preserve, protect, and promote the shared history of our Tri-community. Our building is the Historic Old Van Buren Township Hall, constructed in 1875. Our archives are located in the decommissioned VBT Fire Station directly behind the museum. Open by appointment. For more information visit our Facebook page by clicking here.
Events are held throughout the year including Third Thursday Lectures, Antiques Appraisals, our annual Quilt Show, Harvest Fest, Winter Fest, Strawberry Fest, Bi-annual Cemetery History tours, and a beautiful display of Holiday Trees and decor in November/December.
We offer postcards, t-shirts, Holiday ornaments, magnets, and more Belleville Area Museum related gifts. We also have a kids candy and toy shop.