Children's museums, culture and history, we’ve got it all
Learn about our role in the Underground Railroad, Great Lakes lifestyle, African American Culture and much more at our history museums. If you have little ones, take them to select children’s museums — where the education is geared toward their hands-on learning. There are a number of unique transportation and time period museums, too! Choose from maritime heritage, railroad industry, our amusement park history and even jump back in time to our region’s earliest settlers.
Learn while earning prizes
As you visit these important places to learn where we came from, check if they are destinations in our Creative Connections game. If they are, grab a brochure and a stamp at the front desk when you visit. You’ll earn fun, artsy prizes as you learn!
Dive into Southwest Michigan’s history
You’ll find that what makes Southwest Michigan so great is our expansive, fascinating past. Plan to stop at several of these museums on your next trip.
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Underground Railroad Society of Cass County
18970 M-60, Vandalia
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African American History & Literature Gallery
P.O. Box 541, Benton Harbor
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Berrien County Historical Association
313 N Cass St, Berrien Springs
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Bloomingdale Depot Museum
215 W Spring St, Bloomingdale
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Curious Kids
415 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph
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Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone
333 Broad St., St. Joseph
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Silver Beach Center
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Dowagiac Area History Museum
201 E. Division St., Dowagiac
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Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum
903 Bailey Avenue, South Haven
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Edwardsburg Historical Museum
26818 Main Street, Edwardsburg
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Heddon Museum
115 S. Front Street , Dowagiac
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Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph
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Michigan Flywheelers Museum
06285 68th Street, South Haven
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Michigan Maritime Museum
260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven
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Morton House Museum
501 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor
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New Buffalo Railroad Museum
530 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo
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Niles History Center
508 E. Main Street, Niles
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North Berrien Historical Museum
300 Coloma Ave, Coloma
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Pioneer Log Cabin Museum
400 S Broadway St , Cassopolis
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Roti Roti Art Center of Buchanan
117 W. Front Street, Buchanan
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Siegfried H. Horn Museum
Andrews University, Berrien Springs
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The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
601 Main Street, St. Joseph
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The Mitten Children's Museum
246 Broadway St., South Haven
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The Old Rugged Cross Foundation
61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon
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