5 Michigan Towns With Interesting Museums

Besser Musem for Northeast Michigan

The exhibits at this massive museum focus on art, history, and science — with some of its most famous exhibits being the 1890s Avenue of Shops, the Alpena Motor Car Company exhibit, and the Natural Wildlife Gallery.

UM Museum of Natural History

The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is one of the town’s most well-known museums thanks to its larger-than-life residents — the reconstructed fossils of dinosaurs, mastodons, and prehistoric whales.

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Children and families from across Michigan flock to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, an interactive science museum that encourages kids to touch, play, and maneuver the equipment in the exhibits.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

As one of the oldest independent museums focused on celebrating African-American history, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is a must-do for people of all ages.

Grand Rapids Public Museum

With more than 250,000 artifacts and works of art in its collection, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is the largest of its kind in the community. It focuses on telling the stories of West Michigan.

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