Top 5 History Museums in Mackinac County, Upper Peninsula

October 2, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in Mackinac County, United States including Fort Mackinac, Museum of Ojibwa Culture, Father Marquette National Memorial and Museum, Robert Stuart House, Pickford Area Historical Museum.
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1. Fort Mackinac

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4.5 based on 2,023 reviews

Fort Mackinac

Iconic. The cannon blasts, the rifles fire, the soldiers march and history comes alive. The oldest building in Michigan and 13 other historical structures boast exhibits explaining everything from military training and battles to medical treatments to family life within the fort. More than just a military outpost, Fort Mackinac served as a home for soldiers and their families and eventually the headquarters for Mackinac National Park, where tourists to the island visited the great fortress on the bluff, much like they do today. This is Mackinac.

2. Museum of Ojibwa Culture

500 N State St, Saint Ignace, MI 49781-1429 +1 906-643-9161 [email protected] http://museumofOjibwaculture.net
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4.5 based on 336 reviews

Museum of Ojibwa Culture

We are OPEN for the season. At this National Historic Landmark, visitors can learn about 17th century St. Ignace: the Ojibwa who formed the population, the Huron refugees and the French who established the area as the center of fur trade. Check out our award winning Clan Park, the fun kids area, our authentic Native store along with the beautiful new Sculpture Park and our Longhouse on our grounds. Also visit Father Marquette's burial site in our Marquette Mission Park. Admission is by donation. Must be seen to be believed! Amazing! Bus tours welcome..please call ahead.

Reviewed By bigspaniel - Arlington, United States

Pleasantly surprised by this small but rich museum which tells the interesting story of the Ojibwa people who live in Michigan. Very good introductory video and several interesting displays and artifacts. Don't miss the outdoor displays, which include a traditional long house. Well worth stopping for. Easy parking around the museum.

3. Father Marquette National Memorial and Museum

720 Church St, Saint Ignace, MI 49781-1729 +1 906-643-8620 http://www.michigan.gov/marquettememorial
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4.0 based on 59 reviews

Father Marquette National Memorial and Museum

The memorial chronicles the story of the 17th-century missionary-explorer, and his contributions to both the French and Native American cultures deep in the North American wilderness.

Reviewed By oxengirl - Fairview, United States

Took the time to drive to around the back country & located this gem. A walkable trail that gives insight to the settlement of the area & a few good views of the bridge. Nice place to stretch the legs after a long drive to the north. Peaceful, tranquil & interesting.

4. Robert Stuart House

Mackinac Island, MI
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Robert Stuart House

The center for John Jacob Astor's fur-trading business, the Stuart House is now a museum.

5. Pickford Area Historical Museum

175 E Main St, Pickford, MI 49774-8935
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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