Museums

Explore the rich heritage of Michigan’s Thumbcoast at our local museums and historical attractions. Gain knowledge about past generations, and discover our area’s maritime heritage. Investigate the science of the Great Lakes, and learn about our automobile manufacturing and ship building history.

Port Huron Museums has FREE admission to the Huron Lightship, Thomas Edison Depot, & Carnegie Center. Details are at PHMuseum.org

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Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society Community Museum

1240 St. Clair River Drive
Algonac, MI 48001 US

Phone: (810) 794-9015
Region: Clay / Algonac
Website

The museum celebrates Algonac and Clay Township's community contributions and heritage.

Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society Log Cabin/Annex & Detroit Urban Railway Waiting Station

4710 Pointe Tremble Rd.
Algonac, MI 48001 US

Phone: (810) 794-9015
Region: Clay / Algonac
Website

Authentic hand-hewn 1800s log cabin, artifact barn, and D.U.R. Station.

Harsens Island St. Clair Flats Historical Society Museum

3058 S. Channel Dr.
Harsens Island, MI 48028 US

Phone: (248) 388-0465
Region: Clay / Algonac
Website

Unique historical artifacts that represent the diverse cultural composition of the St. Clair River Delta.

Frank Murphy Museum Harbor Beach

142 S. Huron Ave.
Harbor Beach, MI 48441 US

Phone: (989) 712-0909
Region: Harbor Beach
Website

1870's Victorian Gothic Revival style home with the largest collection of Philippine cultural artifacts in the U.S.

Grice House Museum

864 N. Lakeshore Rd.
Harbor Beach, MI 48441 US

Phone: (989) 479-3363
Region: Harbor Beach
Website

Step back in time at the Grice House Museum in Harbor Beach.

Marine City Historic City Hall

300 Broadway St.
Marine City, MI 48039 US

Phone: (810) 765-8840
Region: Marine City
Website

Historic building with an ongoing restoration project process with beautiful grounds to walk around.

Holy Cross Catholic Church

610 S. Water St.
Marine City, MI 48039 US

Phone: (810) 765-3568
Region: Marine City
Website

Built in 1903 in Marine City.

Lester House | Marine City

406 S. Main St.
Marine City 48039 US

Phone: (810) 765-5912
Region: Marine City
Website

This historical residence, built prior to 1865, was home to Captain David Lester and his family.

Pride & Heritage Museum

405 S. Main St.
Marine City 48039 US

Phone: (810) 765-5446
Region: Marine City
Website

The museum’s artifact and archival collections bring Marine City’s history and heritage to life.

Blue Water Trolley

720 McMorran Blvd.
Port Huron 48060 US

Phone: (810) 987-7373
Region: Port Huron
Website

Take a picturesque tour of Port Huron for 10 cents per person visiting 51 locations.

Fort Gratiot Light Station

2800 Omar Street
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Phone: (810) 982-0891
Region: Port Huron
Website

Michigan's oldest lighthouse, built in 1829 in Port Huron on a public beach with breathtaking views of passing ships.

Grand Trunk Caboose

3800 Lapeer Rd.
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Phone: (810) 987-6600
Region: Port Huron
Website

Port Huron Twp.'s 1951 caboose from the Grand Trunk railroad has been restored to that of a working caboose.

Historical Village at Goodells County Park

8345 County Park Dr.
Goodells, MI 48027 US

Phone: (810) 989-6960
Region: Port Huron
Website

Tour a historical village that includes a schoolhouse, church, log cabin, bank, and farmhouse.

Huron Lightship

800 Prospect Place
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Phone: (810) 984-9768
Region: Port Huron
Website

Climb aboard the Huron Lightship to see the crew quarters & hear about the ship's history with free admission.

Discovery City Children's Museum

317 Grand River Ave.
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Phone: (810) 984-1795
Region: Port Huron
Website

Hands-on and nature-inspired exhibits for kids 0-10 years old in Downtown Port Huron.

Ladies of the Maccabees Building

901 Huron Ave.
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Region: Port Huron
Website

Historic building from 1906, Port Huron.

Malane Schoolhouse

3800 Lapeer Rd.
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Phone: (810) 987-6600
Region: Port Huron
Website

Historic Malane Schoolhouse in Port Huron Township.

Experience Center at SC4

323 Erie St.
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Phone: (810) 984-3881
Region: Port Huron
Website

Explore, innovate & engage at the hands-on Experience Center, Natural Science Museum & More

Carnegie Center Port Huron Museum

1115 6th St.
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Phone: (810) 982-0891
Region: Port Huron
Website

Built in 1902 & home to 45,000 archival historical items & rotating exhibits with FREE admission.

Port Huron Museums

1115 6th St.
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Phone: (810) 982-0891
Region: Port Huron
Website

Port Huron Museum has four museum sites to capture the essence and history of the Blue Water Area.

St. Clair County Farm Museum

8310 County Park Dr.
Goodells, MI 48027 US

Phone: (810) 325-1737
Region: Port Huron
Website

Agricultural exhibit & artifacts in Goodells.

Thomas Edison Depot Museum

510 Thomas Edison Pkwy.
Port Huron, MI 48060 US

Phone: (810) 982-0891
Region: Port Huron
Website

Visit this free waterfront interactive museum for a hands-on experience of Thomas Edison’s inventions/experiments.

Wills Ste. Claire Auto Museum

2084 Wills St
Marysville, MI 48040 US

Phone: (810) 987-2854
Region: Marysville
Website

The largest collection of Wills autos anywhere in the world!

Huron City Museums

7995 Pioneer Rd.
Port Austin, MI 48467 US

Phone: (989) 428-4123
Region: Port Austin
Website

Huron County has 18 listed museums, click on the link to see the locations on a map.

Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse & Keepers Museum

7320 Lighthouse Road
Port Hope, MI 48467 US

Phone: (989) 428-3035
Region: Port Austin
Website

Get a great view of the light tower and engage in the vivid history at the Keepers Museum.

Port Austin Historical Society Center

1424 Pte Aux Barques Rd.
Port Austin, MI 48467 US

Phone: (989) 551-5532
Region: Port Austin
Website

The rich history of people, places and events that have taken shape in the area.

Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum

228 N. Ridge Rd.
Port Sanilac, MI 48469 US

Phone: (810) 622-9946
Region: Port Sanilac
Website

A collection of 17 historic buildings located on ten acres of the original Dr. Joseph Loop estate.

Red Brick Schoolhouse

696 Meisner Rd.
East China, MI 48054 US

Phone: (810) 765-8879
Region: St. Clair
Website

St. Clair Historical Museum

308 S. 4th Street
St. Clair, MI 48079 US

Phone: (810) 329-6888
Region: St. Clair
Website

Enjoy an engaging experience through displays, artifacts, movies and slide shows.

Thumbcoast Heritage Road Trip

MI US

Website

49 Locations! Take a self-guided heritage road trip through the history of Michigan's Thumbcoast.

Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society Maritime Museum

1117 St. Clair River Dr.
Algonac, MI 48001 US

Phone: (810) 794-9015
Region: Clay / Algonac
Website

Maritime history, boat building heritage featuring Chris-Craft, Gar Wood, and other local boat builders.

Port Hope Historical Sites

8016 Portland Ave.
Port Hope, MI 48468 US

Phone:
Region: Port Austin
Website

Take a self-guided tour of 13 Port Hope's National Historic Sites & points of interest.

Caseville Museum

6733 Prospect St.
Caseville, MI 48725 US

Phone: (989) 856-9090
Region: Port Austin
Website

Historical Society of Caseville Museum & walking tour.

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Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society Community Museum

The museum celebrates Algonac and Clay Township's community contributions and heritage.