Michigan History Museum 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing
The Michigan History Museum offers a walk through Michigan’s past, from the time of the state’s earliest peoples to the late 20th century.
Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM., Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Adults $8, Seniors (65+) $6, Youth (6-17) $4, Children 5 and under are free. Admission is free to all on Sundays.
Michigan State Police Museum and Learning Center 7145 Harris Drive, Dimondale
Since 2017 the Michigan State Police Museum and Learning Center opened on the first floor of the MSP Headquarters in Dimondale, Michigan. The museum features exhibits that document the history of the MSP from its inception in 1917.
Email [email protected] for hours and upcoming events.
MSU Museum 409 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing
Onsite Michigan State University; frequently added exhibitions, many that focus on Michigan focused collections, the Great Lakes, and the world beyond.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Registration is required. Admission is free.
RE Olds Museum 240 Museum Drive, Lansing
Discover Lansing’s rich transportation history – featuring Oldsmobile and the REO Motor Car Company.
Hours vary, visit website for more information.
Michigan State Capitol
Guided tours of the Capitol are provided Monday through Friday and begin at the top of every hour, with the first tour beginning at 9:00am and the final tour beginning at 4:00pm.
Groups of less than 10 people do not need to schedule a tour and are free to tour the Capitol.
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**Beginning January 4, 2025, the Michigan Capitol will be open for guided tours on the first Saturday of the month! Tours start on the hour, 10:00am through the last tour at 3:00pm. Please enter at the ground floor, east doors of the Capitol at 100 N. Capitol Ave. Heritage Hall will not be open.
Feeling inspired to checkout other Michigan museums or more opportunities to learn about history around the state? Visit the GLAMoms Road Trip blog for more ideas. All you have to do is decide your direction of travel! Day Trips from Greater Lansing
If you know of other history offerings in the Greater Lansing area, please let us know! We will continue to add to this list as we learn of more things to checkout around the area! [email protected]
