JACKSON COUNTY FREE MUSEUM DAY RETURNS FOR 7TH ANNUAL EVENT
JACKSON, MICH. – Ten participating Jackson County, Michigan museums will be open to the public, free of charge on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Experience Jackson’s 7th Annual Jackson County FREE Museum Day. Some locations will host an “open-house style” reception and self-guided tours, while others feature food trucks, child-friendly activities, and historic demonstrations.
“Our museums focus on everything from transportation to musical instruments, historical buildings, schoolhouses, log cabins, and fine art,” said Rachel Buchanan, Marketing & Development Manager for Experience Jackson. “On this unique day, we welcome you to dive into the rich history and culture that Jackson County has to offer at these locations”.
2024 Museum Day Participants:
- Cambridge Junction Historic State Park and Walker Tavern
13220 M-50, Brooklyn, MI 49230 | (517) 930-3806
- Ella Sharp Museum
3225 Fourth St., Jackson, MI 49203 | (517) 787-2320 - Grass Lake Area Historical Society and Coe House Museum
371 W. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake, MI 49240 | (517) 748-1078
- Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum and Heritage Park
121 Tefft St., Hanover, MI 49241 | (517) 563-8927
- Lost Railway Museum
142 West Michigan Ave., Grass Lake, MI 49240 | (517) 522-9500
- The Mann House
205 Hanover St., Concord, MI 49237 | (517) 930-3806
- Tompkins Historical Stewart Farm Museum
10138 Tompkins Rd., Rives Junction, MI 49277 | (517) 962-3398
- Waterloo Farm Museum and Dewey School Museum
13493 Waterloo Munith Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240 | (802) 596-2254
- Ye Ole Carriage Shop Museum
3538 Henderson Rd., Spring Arbor, MI 49283 | (517) 414-1773
- Michigan’s Military Heritage Museum
311 N. Wisner St., Jackson, MI 49202| (517) 926-6696
Each museum will offer a unique on-site prize drawing during the event.
Many of these locations typically only open for special events and private tours. This day gives guests an opportunity to experience multiple museums at their own pace throughout the day.
For more information about Museum Day, attractions, events, and hotels in Jackson County, visit www.ExperienceJackson.com/MuseumDay. Museum Day is proudly promoted by Experience Jackson and participating museums, with support from the Jackson District Library.
