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| Established | 1989 |
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| Location | 702 West Kalamazoo Street Lansing, Michigan, United States |
| Type | History museum |
| Director | Sandra Clark |
TheMichigan History Museum features the life, land, and people of the state ofMichigan.[1] The museum, located in the state capital ofLansing, focuses on the state's social and cultural heritage. Exhibits include displays on Native American life, the history of Euro-American traders and settlement, key industries such aslogging andautomobiles, and the role of Michigan inWorld War I andWorld War II.
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The Michigan History Museum opened in March 1989 as a constituent element of the Michigan Library and Historical Center. The Library and Historical Center physically consolidates four elements—the History Museum, theLibrary of Michigan, the Michigan State Archives, and the Michigan Law Library—under one roof with a common parking lot. The center is a part of the overall Michigan Capitol Complex, the group of state-owned buildings that adjoins theMichigan State Capitol.[1] The Michigan History Museum is the flagship facility of the Michigan History Museum System, a 12-site state bureau that operates a variety of publicly interpreted historical museums and locations throughout Michigan.
The Michigan History Museum has a press outreach program as of 2024, and actively encourages visitation by state residents and tourists.[2] The museum operates a program of rotating exhibits and visitation events.[3] A parking fee and separate admission fee are charged.
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