Free admission May 30
The Michigan Historical Museum is proud to participate in Be a Tourist in Your Own Town, the annual event coordinated by the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau. Today, at the museum, you can enjoy extended hours and free admission.*
Take a walk through Michigan history as you explore our 26 permanent exhibit galleries. Be sure to tour our special exhibit, Conceived in Liberty.
We’ve partnered with the Lansing Fire Department Emergency Medical Service (EMS), celebrating 40 years of service. Together, we are bringing you these one-day only activities:
– Hear rescue stories from some of the original Firehouse 1 crew
– Design an EMS badge and investigate historic badges from communities across Michigan
– Examine real EMS and firefighter gear
– Test your aim at the “Putting Out a Fire” game station
– See historic photos of Lansing fires, as well as artifacts that survived the blazes
The Michigan Historical Museum is one of only three locations in Greater Lansing where you can vote in the special Be A Tourist election. Do you support Sparty? Big Lug? Vote for your favorite Greater Lansing mascot, attraction and more, using real voting equipment and ballots.
To participate in Be a Tourist in Your Own Town, purchase a “tourist passport” for just $1, available at many convenient locations. You will receive admission to more than 70 area attractions—including the Michigan Historical Museum—and be eligible for special prizes. For more information, visit the official Be a Tourist in Your Own Town web site.
The Michigan Historical Museum—flagship of the Michigan Historical Museum System—is located in the east wing of the Michigan Library and Historical Center. Sunday admission and weekend parking are free. Read more Michigan Historical Museum visitor information.