Besser Museum
is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.
The Besser Museum is a 501 (c)(3), non-profit, membership corporation stewarded by its own Board of Trustees.
The museum receives no continuing financial support from federal, state, or local government entities or millage.
Operational support is generated through admission fees, membership dues, awarded grants and donations.
Besser Museum is an accrediated museum by the American Alliance of Museums.
Our vision is a community that can explore the dynamic story of Northeast Michigan's interconnected natural resources and cultural heritage
through the ability to navigate the past, illuminate the present, and imagine the future.
Inspire your guests: Rent the Besser Museum
Explore. Discover. Create. CELEBRATE!
Set up special party stations throughout the museum's main floor: including both art galleries, the Avenue of Shops, the Native American gallery, and the planetarium! (Planetarium shows are an additional charge)
The museum has minimal table, chairs, and lines; we highly recommend that you contact a catering service to rent the items needed to accommodate your event. There are many catering options available in Alpena, of which you can use any. We work often with JJ's Catering and highly recommend it.
Rental Options:
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Historic wedding in the original Spratt Church
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Christmas, retirement, or other celebrative parties on the museum's main floor
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Special planetarium presentation
Print the Rental Agreement
The Besser Museum's Rental Agreement is currently under development. Please call the front desk for information. 989-356-2202.