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The Michigan History Center includes the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan History Museum, the flagship of our 12-site Michigan History Museum System. Located in downtown Lansing, the museum features more than 25 galleries of permanent exhibits, special exhibits and a three-story-high topographical map of the state.
Michigan History Museum hours:
- Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Archives of Michigan hours:
- Monday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Don't miss the Museum Store for great Michigan related gift items!
Evelyn C | August 2026
MI History Comes Alive
Amazing historical museum. A great way to learn about Michigan history. A visual experience for both young and old.
scott r | August 2026
One of the better state history museums
I usually visit the state history museum in any given state - much like the capitols; maybe 30 so far. This is upper tier; top 15% maybe. Both kids and adults will enjoy - though the school trips...
Anja_Rudz | July 2026
Great little museum
Excellent given the cost of entry. We spent about 2 hours here with our children aged 7 and 10. The person at the front desk was lovely and gave them a treasure hunt sheet to tick off as they went...
A2coolcity | June 2025
A Must-Visit Gem in Lansing – Michigan’s History Comes to Life!👍
We hadn’t heard of the Michigan History Museum until we found it on TripAdvisor—and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip! This museum is outstanding in every way. It offers an...
Joe W | June 2024
Interesting museum
Very nice museum that chronicles the history of Michigan from early Indian settlers to the 20th century. Docent Ross provided us with a lot of information.
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