Reviews of Tri-Cities Historical Museum. (Museum) in Grand Rapids (Michigan).

Tri-Cities Historical Museum

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History museum

200 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Tri-Cities Historical Museum

The Oetkers

Beautiful museum, wish we could’ve stayed longer. Also wished they were open on Monday. So we didn’t get to see everything. But hope to go there again In the future. Love that they have 1800s, it’s one my fav time periods.

Shelly O

We thought it was nice and it was clean and the bathroom too😊 plus a cute little gift shop area. I would go there again And probably bring some friends. And it was free which is a surprise, especially nowadays. And there is a little spot on the second floor that has a little room for your young children to draw some pictures with some chalk and a chalkboard and a few other small items to check out and some books as long as you don't leave them unattended. When I was there it was about 2:00 in the afternoon (cold,rainy and overcast) on a Friday, and it was not busy at all. Just how I like it😁

Ali L

We move around a lot and always check out the local museum. This place was full of interesting Grand Haven area artifacts. In addition, the museum offers much information and insight into Michigan's beautiful west coast. It's free and accessible. Highly recommend. We will be back!

Inquisitor Federov

Interesting place. Tucked away amongst the small shops but has three separate floors with displays to browse through. Artwork, sculptures, historical text and info on the logging industry that helped jumpstart civilization in the northern states. Some exhibits are setup to show how life was back during that time. There is also a beautiful hall upstairs that would be ideal for receptions banquets, etc. Information on the US Coast guard can also be found here.

Renee Richmond

We stumbled across this place on accident and loved it!

Suzann Bacon

Ist time, it was wonderful, loved the rustic displays and the information given for them. Recommend for all, citizens and visitors, very proud staff as well they should be!

Stacy Delong

Nice little museum. They are redoing some of the exhibits so we did not get to go through all of it. Will gave to make a trip back when it is done.

Suzann Bacon

excelent displays with information and facts about that time in history, will definetly go back. remained for special meeting , and "Life time historian award" given to Dr Wallace Ewing, historian, author and contributor to the areas history. ver special guy!

Fitz Fitzgerald

Visited 2 years ago, great displays, and an offsite location to store their materials that are not on current display.

Laura Casaletto

Really, better than most small town museums. And the exhibits tell stories, and are accompanied by art. And it's free! April 2019 featured rocks, olde timey tools, a shipwreck drama, a massive log jam, Victorian interiors, paintings, and Native American life.

Curtis Bolt

A cool local museum that you can view the local area history. They also have an upstairs room area that you can rent for events.

Erika Bennett

This place was adorable and free. It had a nice progression of history about the development of the Grand Haven area. We would definitely visit again.

Thomas Guillot

This place was excellent. The current fasion display on the second floor was quaint and it was very facinatiing to look thorugh the history of clothing over the last century. The art display ustairs is equally facinating to see someone who has art travled from all over the world.

May Smith

I'm not a history buff but I still like looking around at interesting things 😂 There's some cool rooms to check out, I'd say. …

Debbie Mattan

It was wonderful to find a museum and get a little history of the area.

DeAnna Clark

Very nice display of local history.

Ann Braun

Amazing how much they have on display and the quality of the displays. We really enjoyed our visit. Young children were touring while we were there. Such a good idea to teach kids about the past. Staff was great, little museum store had some nice things too.

Sarah Rustenholtz

A wonderful gem in downtown Grand Haven. Highly recommend!

Captain Rob

Fun little museum, right in the middle of one of the greatest down towns in Michigan. Doesn't cost anything to go in (donations are asked for) and the upstairs switches showings often.

Tristian Sanderson

A great museum with very awesome artifacts and tidbits of information. It's free and quick to visit, so it's no loss if you don't like it. I do, though.

Tatiana Zenk

Cool exposition of Michigan minerals. I loved it.

Allen Sironen

Nice layout. Great staff. A lot of great details about the heritage.

Karen Green

Its cute the way its its setup inside. Just wish there was more to see.

Tim

They have multiple exhibits and consistent rotations of featured exhibits this week for the Coast guard festival they had a coast guard exhibit and a WWI Exhibit very entertaining and detailed for a small place. It's free too, spent roughly 1-2 hrs in here, but you could spend longer if you wanted.

David Beck

Very nice historical museum to learn about the history of this area. Really well done with neat and interesting exhibits. Free admission but I highly recommend donating a few dollars to support this great resource.

Mark Hartman

Authentic and genuine representations of early life in Grand Haven and the Tri-Cities area. Informative and well organized displays. Worth checking out whether you are a local/regional resident or a visitor from afar.

Deanna McIntyre

Friendly staff and neat displays. It's small but you can spend as much or little time exploring as you'd like. There are rotating displays upstairs so there's always something fresh and new!

Mike Zenk

Cute. Good place to spend an hour.

Terry Louden

A very nice museum of local history

Liesa Swejkoski

Get out of the humidity. Cool inside. New exhibits every year as well as the old favorites. I learn a lot every time I go, which is usually twice a year.

Anna Luthringer

Such a nice museum, quite spacious and plenty of exhibits. We were walking around Grand Haven looking for something to do and stumbled upon this place. We were pleasantly surprised. Especially loved that it was free!

Judy Bloom

Quite an interesting museum with a reproduction of an Indian structure used as home in the area. There was a reproduction of a fur trader building, early log cabin, and a home at end of 19 Century early 20 the Century. Definitely a home of the upper class. There was a section that had logs that they found while working on rerouting a road. Roads were just dirt but they would take logs tied together making roads so one could travel over the muddy areas. The second floor had art work The third floor had a wedding going on so I didn't look around to much They have an elevator and a small gift shop. The museum is free but there is a donation box near entrance.

David Rudd

This Museum was a great place to step out of the norm and see a bit of the history of the area. The staff working at the museum were very friendly and it's a great place to stop by whenever you're in Grand Haven.

marilisa sachteleben

Free to the public, this one of the most comprehensive well curated local public museums in Michigan and for the price... did I mention it was free? Check out the local Grand Haven history, Michigan history, log cabin (circa settler era) and the Voyager Trading Post

Ken Kyle

A great way to learn Grand Haven's history. Every single person on the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Free to the public, worth spending a little time there!

Dan Holmes

Did you know a woman played a large role in the founding of Grand Haven? Did you know the history of the pier and the lighthouse is quite shaky (literally)? Do you know how people lived in this region 150 years ago? If you answer no to any of those, get down to the Tri-Cities Historical Museum to learn about this community. The cost is zip, nada, bupkus. You can't beat that. Special note: they host events upstairs in a very nice space. You might see a concert or a movie or be able to listen to a special speaker. It's one of the best kept secrets in Grand Haven. But I let the secret out, oops.

Mike Mouzourakis

A very cute museum right downtown. There is no fee so it's definitely worth stopping by. We were in and out in less than an hour and our 6 year old son loved it.

Cheryl Gibson

They have done a wonderful job with the exhibits at the museum. So much to see, very interesting.

Stacey

This is a fun little museum to walk thru every once in a while. Free. New exhibits from time to time. Really enjoyed the Highland Park Exhibit.

duane leet

A Great community asset that can be engaged in by locals, and tourists alike. Dynamic, changing exhibits and regional artist's shows complement the permanent displays giving the visitor much to absorb and enjoy.

Marcus Aurelius

Fascinating. We came across this jewel quite unexpectedly as we were walking through town. Spent a couple hours there. Great little museum.

Candice Fleszar-Smith

Free museum inside the renovated Akeley Building in Grand Haven's historic downtown. Exhibits include an authentic Native American Wicciup; the 1920s Ekkens Store; a recreated Bastian and Blessing soda fountain and displays relating to local and state geology, fur trading, lumber, pioneers, farming, industry, banking, business, building and general living. I'm proud to say own ancestors are part of the museum's exhibits. If you love history, check out #DiscoveryMichigan tours and experiences! #ToursAroundMichigan

marla holman

A very cool place with lots of historical information. We enjoyed ourselves very much.

J S

Very interesting place. Fun and informative. Wow!!! Building is turning 150 years old. Staff were very fun and informative.

kim marshall

Historical gem we stumbled upon. Free admission but accept donations. Quiant gift shop, lovely docent.

Christian Miller

If you're in Grand Haven and the water is too cold to swim in, come check out this little museum. They always have something new and fun.

Lindsy Harness

Our entire family loves this museum. It is very kid-friendly with lots of exhibits they can touch and experience.

Jeff Phillips

Its okay if you're already coming to Grand Haven, but I wouldn't make a special trip there. A few cool things, but not a lot here.

Michele Siriano

What a great little museum! So well kept too. Its a step back in time for sure.

Todd Acheson

Really nice, historically informative. Be prepared to spend some time to see it all

Craig Fritz

Great Place, Great Exhibits, Awesome Local History, Absolutely Love the Bastian Blessing Display Worked there till they closed in 88.

Cyndie Vandyke

There is an interesting array of displays from rocks, Indians and traders, to house styles with an example of Victorian style.

Beth Hwacinski

A nice place to learn both local and Michigan History! Great gift shop and book selections.

a good citizen

Always a great adventure at this museum. New exhibits all the time

Susan Kruszynski

Very nice event center on the second floor. Dance lessons held there on Tuesday nights.

David Cooper

Very nice museum. Closed on Monday. Free. Just ask for donations.

Travis Schultz

Nice little museum, nice free attraction worth stopping at. Loads of shops nearby

Mark Van Netten

Intetesting little place. Well done exhibits from the early years of West Mich.

Jestin Moody

love this place, and love the changing exhibits up stairs!!:)

Jerilynn Clifton

Excellent experience. Author Wade Rouse talked & signed books. Very enjoyable!

Jon Orweller

Free museum This place had a lot of interesting stuff including some rotating exhibits.

Scott Davis

Wonderful museum full of Michigan history. Definitely worth a visit!

Barb W Brown

What a great treasure!

mischelle julien

The collections were beautiful, the history was beautifully displayed in the most historically correct ways

Katie Felton

Neat little museum. Interesting afternoon. Learned a lot about history of area.

Jeanne Babinski

Very informative and the special exhibit on Marushka.

Bruce Michel

Very interestingplace. Nice information about the history of the region.

Margaret B.

Wonderful little museum that is very well put together.

Carl Pierce

Nice local museum. Free admission with a donation box.

Grant m

Free, very nice staff and high quality changing exhibits.

Cameron

Very intricate explanation on the tri city area. Would recommend

Chuck Lamz

Had never been there before. It's very well done.

Dawn Jones

Nice job, fun facts for Halloween.

Mrs. “Poser Posse” T

It's a great place to walk around in when it's cold.

Janet Porod

It's fabulous . Great tracking of local history

Jane Gould

Decorated up lovely for the holidays. Very knowledgeable docents.

Wm A. (DeMyztikX)

Not a lot here, but it's a clean, nice, free place for a stop on a date or to take the kids.

Kevin Scully

Some intetesting exhibits. Doesn't take long to go through and it's FREE.

Jason Teusink

Nice museum, very small though.

Amanda VanBogelen

A great little museum about our towns history

Michael's Fink

Great place very informative on Grand Haven history!

Riley Barkdull

Very interesting love the new exhibit

Beth Yoder

Very interesting artifacts. I really liked it.

Debra Gommesen

Great local museum! And it's free!

Joseph Schulte

Free no charge very interesting.

Edward Hawkins

You have to see it for yourself it's amazing

Pam Gifford

It was a chilly day so wee stopped in and totally enjoyed it .

Sean Mckendry

Amazing experience.

Kunal Grover

Cozy little treasure ! Kids will enjoy

Alan Vander Hulst

Lot's of good local history.

Darla Crouse

Great concert on the second floor!

Heather Hopkins

Nice little museum!

Nancy B

Wonderful diarama for local history.

Belkiz Montserrat

Interesting. Clean. Very organized.

Mike Wiltfong

Great place to visit

mike kelly

Great place for Grand Have history

Amy Lopez

Cute museum..will return

Voytek Dra

Very interesting museums!!!

Brian Nacy

Cute museum about the town.

Jesse Johnston

Sl nice

Irwin Gafen

Very interesting and insightful place

Merri McCabe

Awesome displays.

Rick Stricker

Nice people, informative.

buff daddy

Nice place to visit .

Woodland Wonders

Great place!

L. Jin

Good

Jon Erickson

Great place!

Kris Ceasar

Wonderful

Tammy Flores

Children love

Maurice Smith

What a gem!

Jackie Mariani

A must visit

Penny Smith

Outstanding

John “J.R.” Trindle

I must stop when in Grand Haven if you like history.

Stacie L. Stevens-Venhuizen

David Griffes

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