Benzie Area Historical Society & Museum, Michigan, United States
5.0 (15 reviews) Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #3 in Benzie County History Museums
This is our local museum of history
Our mission is to inspire people to explore the past! The Benzie Area Historical Society seeks to educate and entertain the public about Benzie County and many of communities that boarder it, through exhibits at the museum and programs held throughout the area. The Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum celebrate the people, industries, and organizations that made Benzie County’s History and Heritage an important factor in Northwest Michigan. The BAHS Museum is housed in a 1887 built Congregational Church building in Benzonia and is listed on the Michigan State Register of Historic Sites. Our museum holds historical treasures beginning with Americas “First People, Native Americans before the arrival of the first white settlers. Industries beginning with the timber rush, logging and sawmills, charcoal and early chemical works, iron foundry’s, maritime history including commercial shipping from various Lake Michigan ports, commercial and recreational fishing, agriculture and food processing and of course, the Ann Arbor Railroad and Car Ferry days. The Benzie Area Historical Society is a Michigan non-profit and IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.
Address
6941 Traverse Avenue, Benzonia, MI 49616
Mobile
Website
http://www.benziemuseum.org/
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 16:05
User Ratings
5.0 based on (15 reviews)
Reviews
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5Bilaspur 5:00 PM Nov 30, 2012
A Gem
The Benzie Area Historical Museum is one of the best examples of what a great director and dedicated volunteers can do. Remarkable displays of area history and all accessible and interesting for children as well as adults. There is a one room school house open in the summer months as well.
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5Michigancritter 5:00 PM Dec 26, 2013
Historical gem
Well designed exhibits with fun and interesting information about the Benzie area. Programs throughout the year are informative and bring in local experts. Docents are friendly and well versed on the exhibits and very approachable. Everyone should make a stop while they are visiting the area.
