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Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum
6941 Traverse Avenue, Benzonia, Michigan, United States
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About the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum
The Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, located at 6941 Traverse Avenue in Benzonia, Michigan, is a must-visit tourist attraction for history enthusiasts. Open on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the rich history of the Benzie area.
With a mission to connect people to the past through the vibrant story of the region, the museum features permanent exhibits showcasing life in Benzie County since its inception in 1869, as well as special exhibits throughout the year. The institution currently houses over 37,000 artifacts, including books such as "Sailing Crystal Lake: a Short History" by Grant Brown, Jr. and "Thompsonville in Time: A Northwest Michigan Story" by Charles T. Kraus.
Visitors can also attend lectures and events, such as the upcoming Benzonia Academy Lecture on "Rosie the Riveter and the WWII Willow Run B-24 Bomber Plant" presented by Claire Kitchin Dahl. The museum's dedication to preserving the history of the Benzie area ensures that past generations are connected with the present and inspire future generations to appreciate the region's heritage.
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6941 Traverse Ave, Benzonia, MI 49616, United States
Opening hours of Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum
Monday:
Day off
Tuesday:
Day off
Wednesday:
11:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
Day off
Friday:
11:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
11:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum
"Great knowledgeable docents lead you through the museum. Also great exhibits from the local area. There's a rich history here to experience."
"Nice collection of artifacts and information explaining the history. Hubby and I appreciated the very helpful docents as well"
"Docents are enthusiastic and eager to explain exhibits. Exhibits lack text descriptions, making interpretation challenging."
"I visited as an out-of-stater who had very specific questions. The staff did their absolute best to help me understand the Benzonia area's history and how my Minnesota quest fits into the Michigan local history. I did not set up an appointment, I ambushed the staff as soon as it opened one day; tried to make appointment but hours and phone answering was not efficient for my visit times. They have a wonderful exhibit set up upstairs and downstairs which would be useful for all ages. I did not "take the tour" but staff answered questions as I came up with them. One problem is that, because so many staff are volunteers, they don't all know the same stuff. Keep asking and go back again if you need to. It looks like there are good things there for kids: kid-oriented staff-lead tours, contests, preplanned activities for distractable little ones, etc. Staff were very kind and patient with me. No formal bookstore, but they do sell some locally-related items."
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