Sharing stories and artifacts from the region’s past with visitors and locals alike is a full-time job for the many museums charged with preserving Northern Michigan’s rich history.

Bay Harbor History Museum, 4168 Main Street, Bay Harbor, 439-2700
 
Bay View Museum and Archives, 1715 Encampment Ave., Bay View, 348-2599
 
Beaver Island Historical Society Museum, Main Street, Beaver Island, 448-2254
 
Beaver Island Marine Museum, Main Street, Beaver Island, 448-2479
 
Andrew J. Blackbird Museum, 368 E. Main Street,  Harbor Springs, 526-0612

Boyne City Historical Museum, 319 N. Lake Street, Boyne City, 582-2839
 
Charlevoix Historical Society Museum, 103 State St., Charlevoix, 547-0373
 
Depot Museum, 307 Chicago Ave., Charlevoix, 547-1816
 
Little Traverse Historic Museum, 5971 Wadsworth, Cross Village, 242-0312
 
Cross Village Museum Holy Cross Church, Harbor Springs, 526-2030

East Jordan Portside Art and Historical Museum, Elm Pointe, 536-2363

Ephraim Shay House, Main Street Harbor Springs, 526-8966

Hosehose Heritage Center, Corner of Ingalls, Charlevoix avenues, Petoskey, 347-2620
 
Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main Sreet., East Jordan, 536-3385
 
Little Traverse Regional Historical Society History Museum, 100 Depot Court, Petoskey waterfront, 347-2620

Mackinac Bridge Museum, 231 Central Ave., Mackinaw City, 436-5276

Mill Creek State Historic Park, U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, 436-4100
 
Raven Ridge Discovery Center, 4503 Fuller Road, East Jordan, 536-3369
 
Visitors can also venture back in time at Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City, the Revolutionary War fort that transports visitors back to life in the 1700s. Plus, historic Mackinac Island is a short ferry ride away and is one of Michigan’s most picturesque settings, full of history and charm, including Fort Mackinac.