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SCIENCE

   Besser Museum's science collection includes specimens from geology, paleontology, zoology, botany, anthropology, and physical science technology.​

Sky Theater
Planetarium

Foucault
Pendulum

Natural Wildlife Exhibit

Fossil Park

View constellations in the only planetarium in Northeast Michigan
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Witness visual proof that the Earth is rotating while demonstrating Newton's Law of Motion.
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Visit the Natural Wildlife and Fresh Water Fish exhibits containing a variety of artistically mounted specimens native to the region.
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Dig for Devonian fossils in the Fossil Park and keep the fossils you find!
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Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan  |  989-356-2202  |  491 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707
FALL-WINTER HOURS: 10am to 4pm MON WED THURS FRI SAT  |  CLOSED ON SUNDAY & TUESDAY

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