Museums

Agro-Culture Liquid Museum

St. Johns

 Exhibits chronicling the advancement of agriculture from before the pilgrims set foot in the Americas all the way through the present day. The 9,500 square foot ag education destination is complimented by a Kids Korner where even the youngest groups can learn about the farm-to-fork connection. 
Where:  3055 W. M-21 
               St. Johns, MI 48879
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Broad Art Museum

East Lansing

Visit this international contemporary museum.  Better suited for older children and young adults.

Where:  547 East Circle Drive
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  Free
Age:  10 and older

Bug House

East Lansing

Check out all the creepy crawlies at the MSU Department of Entomology. 

Where:  Natural Science Building
               288 Farm Lane Room 147
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  Call for details (517)355-4663
Age:  All Ages

Clinton County Railroad Museum

St. Johns

The museum is only open on Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 

Where:  107 E. Railroad Street
               St. Johns, MI 48879
Cost:  Donations Welcome
Age:  All Ages

Impression 5

Lansing

Hands-on science fun for kids of all ages.  Check out the amazing renovations while you play. 
Where:  200 Museum Dr.
                  Lansing, MI 48933
Cost:  $7.00
Age:   All ages

Michigan Historical Museum

East Lansing

Learn about Michigan's past by walking through this amazing collection of historical artifacts.    

Where:  702 W. Kalamazoo St.
               Lansing, MI 48915
Cost:  Adults $6, seniors $4, ages 6-17 $2, ages 5 and under free. Sundays are free for everyone. 
Age:  All Ages

Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center

Lansing

       Learn about Michigan's judicial branch of government by touring the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center. It is a museum-like education center for the general public.
       The gallery is filled with activities and exhibits, including a mock courtroom, computer programs, quizzes and challenges, and traditional text panels.  
       Monday–Friday, 9 am–4 pm.  Call ahead to find the best to visit.  
Where:  Michigan Hall of Justice
               925 W. Ottawa Street
               Lansing, MI 48913
Cost:  Free
Age:  Elementary - Adult

MSU Herbarium

East Lansing

The MSU Herbarium focuses on plant and fungal diversity from Michigan, but the collection is also rich in plants from Mexico and southeast Asia, and lichens from the Caribbean and the subantarctic region.  Open to the public weekdays from 8-5

Where:  166 Plant Biology Lab
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

MSU Museum

East Lansing

Museum of science and culture at Michigan State University.  Here you can find exhibits on Habitats, Animal Diversity, Evolution, World Cultures and Heritage.  

Where:  409 W. Circle Drive 
               East Lansing, MI 48824 
Cost:  Free, donations welcome
Age:  All Ages

RE Olds Museum

Lansing

Explore Oldsmobile from the very first prototype to today's streamlined automobiles.  Discover Lansing's rich transportation history – the REO Motor Car Company, old-time bicycles and aviation endeavors.
Where:  240 Museum Drive
               Lansing, Michigan 48933
Cost:  Adult $6, Families $12
Age:  All Ages