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Berkley Historical Museum
Located in the old Fire Hall at City Hall, this museum showcases memorabilia from the city archives as well as items contributed by local residents. The museum is open on Sundays and by appointment.
Address: . Berkley MI USA
 1 248 544-1470
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Located in the village of Dexter, this museum commemorates the history of the Dexter area. The museum features displays, a genealogical library and gift shop. Items on display include clothing, toys, medical equipment and a complete dentist's office.
Address: 3443 Inverness Street Dexter MI USA 48130
 Send an Email 1 734 426-2519
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This museum houses historic documents and artifacts that chronicle Canton's history from the Ice Age to the Nuclear Age. Exhibits delve into the realms of agricultural, military and social history. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from March through December.
Address: Canton Center Road Canton MI USA
1 734 397-0088
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Located on the Daimler Chrysler Headquarters property, the Walter P. Chrysler Museum take guests through the history of the company and of their automobiles. With an array of vehicles from 1902 to 1996, a gift shop, interactive presentations, kiosks and much more, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm.
Address: 1 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills MI USA 48326
1 248 944-0001
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Featuring a collection of nearly 100,000 archeological artifacts from Mediterranean civilizations, the University of Michigan's Kelsey Museum of Archaeology is an ideal place for the history buff. The museum features two permanent galleries and a gallery with changing exhibitions.
Address: 434 South State Street Ann Arbor MI USA 48109
1 734 764-9304
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This museum delves into the history of the Clarkston area through various exhibits and artifacts. Museum tours and programs for school field trips are offered.
Address: 6495 Clarkston Road Clarkston MI USA 48346
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Established in 1985, this museum showcases a collection of African beads, textiles and sculptures spanning over 300 years. The museum is open daily.
Address: 6559 Grand River Detroit MI USA 48208
1 313 898-3007
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Exhibits at this museum explore various facets of local history, including boat building, boat racing, military and more. The museum was opened in 1997.
Address: 1240 St. Clair River Drive Algonac MI USA 48001
1 810 794-9015
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The Michigan Firehouse Museum is located in the Ypsilanti's former Fire Hall and features fire memorabilia, including extinguishers, ladders, clothing, hose carts and toys. The museum also features restored antique fire engines.
Address: 110 W. Cross St. Ypsilanti MI USA 48197
1 734 547-0663
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Rentschler Farm Museum
The Rentschler Farm Museum features displays of farm equipment, a period garden and a 12-room farm house that depict life on a farm in the 1930s. The home is open to the public during the summer months.
Address: 1265 E. Michigan Ave. Saline MI USA
1 734 944-0442
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This is the world's third largest African American historical and cultural museum. The purpose of the museum is to preserve African and African American history and culture. There are many exhibits, theaters and classrooms in the museum. The museum store has many great gift ideas.
Address: 315 East Warren Avenue Detroit MI 48201-1443
1 313 494-5800
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Learn the history behind the famous car inventor, Henry Ford. There are over nine acres of exhibits and millions of artifacts. Their exhibits revolve around transportation, manufacturing, home life, entertainment and technology. An IMAX Theatre is situated in the museum.
Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd Dearborn MI 48124-4088
Send an Email (21) 1 313 271-1620
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Kempf House Center for Local History
The Kempf House Center for Local History commemorates Ann Arbor's early history and demonstrates how a German-American family lived and worked in the 1890s. Guided tours of the restored rooms are available.
Address: 312 S. Division St. Ann Arbor MI USA
1 734 994-4898
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Founded in 1985 by Esther Gordy Edwards, the Motown Historical Museum chronicles the rise of Motown Records. Founder of the Motown Record company and producer on many of the hits of the 60s, Berry Gordy helped to open doors formerly closed to African-American musicians. The museum features Berry Gordy's apartment, the studio where many of the hits were recorded and a plethora of artifacts spanning the last forty years.
Address: 2648 West Grand Boulevard Detroit MI USA 48208
Send an Email (2) 1 313 875-2264
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A National Historic Landmark, Huron Lightship Museum was the last lightship to cruise the Great Lakes. The museum is closed from January through March.
Address: Pine Grove Park Port Huron MI USA
1 810 982-0891
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This museum has over 300 years of history of the Detroit area, including the region of Southeastern Michigan. Learn about the early factories, streets, Motor City, Glancy train, J.L Hudson's and information on the states past.
Address: 5401 Woodward Avenue Detroit MI USA 48202
Send an Email 1 313 833-9720
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The Yankee American Museum commemorates Southeastern Michigan aviation history through a variety of displays. The museum is located in a historic World War II hangar where B-24 bombers were built.
Address: Willow Run Airport Belleville MI USA 48112-0590
1 734 483-4030
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U of M Stearns Musical Collection
Featuring more than 2,000 musical instruments, the U of M Stearns Musical Collection is the largest display of instruments in any North American University.
Address: 1100 Baits Dr. Ann Arbor MI USA
1 734 763-4389
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The Washtenaw County Historical Society Museum on Main Street was once a private 1830s home. Today the building houses a number of historic artifacts that relate the history of the area.
Address: 500 N. Main St. Ann Arbor MI USA
1 734 662-9092
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Governor Warner Mansion and Museum
Housed in a Victorian Italianate mansion built in 1867, this museum displays period furnishings and artifacts. The museum also showcases memorabilia belonging to Fred Warner, who was named Governor of Michigan in 1905, and his family.
Address: 33805 Grand River Avenue Farmington MI USA 48335
1 248 473-7275
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Birmingham Historical Museum & Park
This historical museum and park features two historic homes, exhibit galleries, a museum and a historic records library. The gift shop carries local history books, postcards and other souvenir items.
Address: 556 West Maple Road Birmingham MI USA 48009
1 248 642-2817
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Established in 1995, this museum is dedicated to the education and preservation of gospel music. Inductees include Bill White, Andrae Crouch, Fred Hammond, Inez Andews and more.
Address: 18301 W. McNichols Detroit MI USA 48219
Send an Email 1 313 592-0017
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