African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County
PO Box 130724, Ann Arbor, (734)994-6513/996-0603
www.anotherannarbor.org
Take the Journey to Freedom Tour that visits area historical stops on the Underground Railroad, including the site where one of Michigan's first abolitionist newspapers were printed.

Artrain USA
1100 N. Main St. Suite 106, Ann Arbor, (734) 747-8300
www.artrainusa.org
Visual art museum on five railcars, bringing world-class exhibitions, art education programs and community outreach activities to communities with little or no access to traditional museums or art collections.

Bixby Marionette Exhibit
141 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, (734) 429-0807
This permanent exhibit of marionettes was handcrafted by resident Mr. Meredith Bixby, whose company of puppeteers performed nationwide between 1930 and 1980. Offers educational tours and field trips for children and adults.

Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum
125 Jackson St., Chelsea, (734) 475-7047
Located in a restored train depot built in 1880, this museum houses area memorabilia, model train and railroad exhibits, photos, and more.

Cobblestone Farm
2781 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 994-2928
Restored and interpreted to reflect its mid-19th century appearance, the museum provides a view of past rural life in Washtenaw County.

David R. Byrd Center
3261 Lohr Rd, Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1746
A Museum to celebrate the life and works of the late David Byrd, a restoration architect and renowned entrepreneur. Open by appointment.

Dexter Area Historical Society & Museum
3443 Inverness St., Dexter, (734) 426-2519
www.hvcn.org/info/dextermuseum
Serving as western Washtenaw County's link with history, the museum houses displays, a genealogical library, local history archives, and a gift shop. Located in th former, historic St. Andrew's United Church of Christ.

Eddy Discovery Center
17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea, (734) 475-3170
www.michigan.gov/dnr
Introduces visitors to the world of geology and the rich natural resouces of the Waterloo Recreation Area through historical and hands-on exhibits, dioramas, wildlife viewing area, observation deck, self guided hiking, and nature trails. Open year-round.

Gallery One at Washtenaw Community College
4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, (734) 677-5267
www.wccnet.org/galleryone
Gallery One is dedicated to developing and presenting exhibitions that are enjoyable as well as educational and challenging. Free and open to the public, the exhibitions are created to be thought provoking, while helping to make art accessible by relating it to different aspects of life. Almost all of the exhibitions are accompanied by related workshops and lectures form artists and qualifies experts.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 205-0555
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Ford's presidential materials are here. See special exhibits, schedule a group tour, hear guest speakers, or conduct research. Free on-site parking for visitors.

Gifts of Art Galleries-University of Michigan Health System
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, (734) 936-2787
www.med.umich.edu/chs/arts.htm
View exhibits by Michigan artists throughout the U of M Hospitals. An enrichment program for patients, visitors, and staff and one of the first nationwide. Exhibits are free and open to the public.

Hack House Museum
775 County St., Milan, (734) 439-8693
This 1888 stick-style Victorian home was home to the Hack family, a founding family of Milan, for 100 years. Now restored and open for tours on Fridays from May to November.

John B. Swainson Room and John Schneider Blacksmith Shop
324 E. Main St., Manchester, (734) 428-7722
Blacksmith demonstrations in one of the last operating main street blacksmith shops in Michigan. John B. Swainson Room: furniture, artifacts, and photos from the office of the former Governor of Michigan and Manchester resident.

Kempf House Museum
312 S. Division St., Ann Arbor, (734) 994-4898
www.kempfhousemuseum.org
Visitors will learn about Ann Arbor’s early history and see how a German-American family lived and worked in the 1890s. Features docent-guided tours through restored rooms including a music studio with an 1877 Steinway grand piano. Tours by appointment. Phone for special events information.

Michigan Firehouse Museum
110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, (734) 547-0669
www.michiganfirehousemuseum.org
Historic Romanesque revival brick three story Firehouse with tower with additional 10,000 square feet museum offering antique fire trucks, equipment, clothing, memorabilia and exhibits. The exhibits demonstrate early American firefighting history through the 20th century.

Rentschler Farm Museum
1265 E. Michigan Ave., PO Box 302, Saline, (734) 769-2219
www.salinehistory.org
This 20th century farm museum features displays of farm implements, a period garden, and 12-room farmhouse depicting life in the 1930s. Open seasonally.

Saline Railroad Depot Museum
402 N. Ann Arbor St., PO Box 302, Saline, (734) 944-0442
www.salinehistory.org
The railroad carried both passengers and freight in the Saline area from 1870-1962. The buildings house a station agent’s room, freight room, and livery barn. Fully furnished caboose sits on nearby tracks. The Depot Museum includes a walking/jogging trail along the tracks.

Sharon Mills
5701 Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, (734) 971-6337
www.ewashtenaw.org
Scenic 6-acre site on the River Raisin features a restored 19th-centurty mill with hydroelectric generator, interpretive signs, picnic pavilion, pergola, and restrooms. The mill was purchased by Henry Ford in 1928 and reconstructed as a For Village Industries plant that manufactured cigar lighters until 1946. Open for tours on weekends, June-October. Group tours available by appointment anytime. Mill restored by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation in 2000. Pavilion and grounds can be reserved for private functions.

University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library
1150 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 764-3482
www.umich.edu/~bhl/
Serves at the official archives of the University of Michigan and documents the history of the state of Michigan and the activities of its people, organizations and voluntary associations.

University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 647-1381
www.exhibits.lsa.umich.edu
Houses the state’s largest collection of dinosaur skeletons and displays highlighting Michigan’s prehistoric past. The planetarium offers a 360-degree domed screen that surrounds the audience. Stargazing shows on weekends, plus weekdays in July and August.

University of Michigan Gallery at Duderstadt Center
2281 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, (734) 763-3266
www.dc.umich.edu
Gallery for exhibition of work by University of Michigan students, faculty & staff in a variety of media, with a special interest in digital media.

University of Michigan Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
434 S. State St., Ann Arbor, (734) 764-9304
www.lsa.umich.edu/kelsey
Kelsey Museum features a collection of artifacts from the civilizations of the Mediterranean. Two permanent galleries: Egypt and the Ancient Near East and Greece-Etruria-Rome 1000 BC - AD 500, exhibit pottery, sculture, inscriptions, funerary objects, and jewelry. Also offers special exhibitions and public programs.

University of Michigan Museum of Art Off/Site
1301 South University , Ann Arbor, (734) 763-UMMA
www.umma.umich.edu
UMMA Off/Site is a temporary gallery space open during the historic expansion and restoration of the University of Michigan Museum of Art devoted to photography, film and video.

University of Michigan Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry
1011 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor, (734) 763-0767
www.dent.umich.edu/museum/
Over 11,000 items represent dental technology dating from the late 1700's through the 1960's. Current exhibits feature dental office settings from the pre-electic era to the 1940's. Other exhibits include Dentistry in the Military, Toothbrushes, Personal Hygiene and Dental X-Ray Equipment.

University of Michigan Stearns Musical Collection
1100 Baits Dr., Ann Arbor, (734) 763-4389
www.stearns.museum
More than 2,000 musical instruments, this internationally known collection is the largest assembly of such artifacts in any North American University. Group visits and guided tours available upon request.

University of Michigan William L. Clements Library
909 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 764-2347
www.clements.umich.edu
Houses original resources for the study of American history and culture from the 15th to the early 20th centuries.

Washtenaw County Historical Society Museum on Main Street
500 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 662-9092
www.washtenawhistory.org
This 1830s historic home offers changing exhibits relating to Washtenaw County history. Unique gift shop.

Waterloo Area Historical Society
9998 Waterloo-Munith Rd., Chelsea, (517) 596-2254
www.waterloofarmmuseum.org
Early 19th Century Farm in rural Jackson County depicting life of Pioneers and Farming community.

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection & Miller Motors Hudson
100 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, (734) 482-5200
www.ypsiautoheritage.org
Learn about the unusual role Ypsilanti and its pioneers played in the history of the American automobile. See vehicles of bygone eras, study signs and records of early area auto dealers and solve the mystery of the world's most notorious highway map.

Ypsilanti Historical Museum
220 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti, (734) 482-4990
www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org
Elegant 12-room Italianate mansion built in 1860 and furnished in period fashion. Houses one of best collections of historical and genealogical documents in the area.