MUSEUM SUMMER HOURS
SUMMER HOURS ARE EFFECTIVE MAY THROUGH AUGUST
OPEN 10am to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
The Museum will close on occasion due to inclement winter weather. Please call ahead to ensure we are open.
PARKING
Free parking is available in the front of the museum and on the west side of the museum. Parking is also available in the ACC parking lot. Visitors can use the red bridge to cross over to the museum grounds.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Museum is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
VISITOR POLICIES
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Please use Museum Manners while visiting and be respectful of other museum guests.
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Please help protect the artifacts and artworks in the galleries by looking and not touching.
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There are several kid friendly, hands-on exhibits in the Museum for you to explore and enjoy.
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Still photography for personal use is permitted in the galleries with the exception of some exhibitions. No flash or tripods allow.
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No pets in the museum unless they are certified service animals.
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Babystrollers are permitted.
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Food and drinks are not permitted in the galleries.
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Smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere in the Museum.
ADMISSION FEES
Adults - $5.00
Children (6-18) - $3.00
(Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Seniors (60+) - $3.00
Children under 5 - Free
Alpena Community College Students (with id) - Free
Museum Members, Veterans & Active Military - Free
FREE ADMISSION on WEDNESDAY 12pm to 4pm
PLANETARIUM ADMISSION FEES
Adults - $5.00
Children 10 and under - $3.00
Museum Members - $3.00
Alpena Community College students - $3.00
SCHOOL FIELD TRIP INFORMATION
Field Trips are available starting Monday, April 18th through the end of June.
Museum Staff will work with teachers to design a museum field trip experience tailored for your student's need.
Click Here for Sample Field Trip Schedule
Click Here for registration form, or call
989-356-2202 to inquire about availability.
MUSEUM RENTAL POLICY
Please call 989-356-2202 for details and information about renting the museum for private parties.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Besser Museum will be CLOSED on the following holidays:
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New Year's Eve
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New Year's Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Sunday
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Memorial Day
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Independence Day
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Labor Day
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Thanksgiving Day
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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Day After Christmas
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
As a member of both the Michigan Museums Association (MMA) and being accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) we follow their code of conduct. This includes welcoming and supporting all people including but not limited to, members of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, social and economic class, educational level, color, immigration status, sex, age, size, family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.