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Michigan History Center

4.7(1,124)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1124 reviews (Google rating)Museum
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
(517) 335-2573 Directions michigan.gov

Quick facts

Michigan History Center is a museum at 702 W Kalamazoo St in Lansing, MI, open Sun–Sat from 1:00 PM. Call +1517-335-2573 for details.

Address
702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915
Phone
+1517-335-2573
Hours today
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About Michigan History Center

Michigan History Center is a museum at 702 W Kalamazoo St in Lansing, MI. The five-level venue features permanent and special interactive exhibits, artifacts, and educational programs. Tours are also offered on site. Its combination of exhibits and programs provides several ways to engage with the material, while a gift shop and café are among the visitor amenities. The museum has a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,124 reviews.

The center welcomes families and children, with changing tables and restrooms available. Accessibility features include a hearing loop, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Admission carries a fee, and paid parking is available both in a lot and on the street. Wi-Fi is available on site. For visitors planning around food options, the center has a café but does not have a restaurant.

Known for

  • Five-level museum with interactive exhibits
  • Artifacts and educational programs
  • On-site tours
  • Family amenities, including changing tables
  • Hearing loop and wheelchair-accessible facilities

Popular times

Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Tue

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 66 of 100, 11a: 82 of 100, 12p: 85 of 100, 1p: 80 of 100, 2p: 71 of 100, 3p: 60 of 100, 4p: 0 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 67 of 100, 11a: 85 of 100, 12p: 96 of 100, 1p: 91 of 100, 2p: 78 of 100, 3p: 65 of 100, 4p: 0 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 75 of 100, 11a: 87 of 100, 12p: 94 of 100, 1p: 88 of 100, 2p: 74 of 100, 3p: 61 of 100, 4p: 0 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Fri

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 55 of 100, 11a: 67 of 100, 12p: 74 of 100, 1p: 64 of 100, 2p: 49 of 100, 3p: 37 of 100, 4p: 0 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 25 of 100, 11a: 35 of 100, 12p: 47 of 100, 1p: 54 of 100, 2p: 55 of 100, 3p: 48 of 100, 4p: 0 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 0 of 100, 1p: 79 of 100, 2p: 100 of 100, 3p: 94 of 100, 4p: 69 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

1,125 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★885
  • 4★192
  • 3★33
  • 2★7
  • 1★8

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • mining×20
  • field trip×18
  • free admission×15
  • interactive exhibits×9
  • quiet atmosphere×4
  • hands on×3
  • prehistory×3
  • docents×2
  • archives×2
  • scavenger hunt×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Nice and clean experience clean and Justin Delight to see”

    — Doug Baker, October 6, 2026 · google

  • “It was beautiful, 4 floors of amazing history. Parking is free on the weekends & tickets are $2 a person if you have EBT/ link. If not its $7 a person I believe. Completely worth going.”

    — Elisa Sotomayor, October 2, 2026 · google

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Michigan History Center — frequently asked

Is Michigan History Center open on Mondays?
No — Michigan History Center is closed on Mondays.
Where is Michigan History Center?
Michigan History Center is at 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915.
What is the phone number for Michigan History Center?
You can reach Michigan History Center on +1517-335-2573.

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