Besser Museum will be closed to the public starting November 24th through mid-January
(date to be determined) for the installation of the new Discover Northeast Michigan History Exhibit.
There will be NO Season of Light Exhibit this year.
The Museum will open on Sunday, December 1st, for the Thunder Bay Arts Council Christmas event which will take place in the Historic Village from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you need assistance during this time, please call 989-356-2202.
Thank you,
Besser Museum
Science
Besser Museum's science collection includes specimens from geology, paleontology, zoology, botany, anthropology, and physical science technology.
Permanent Exhibits
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View constellations in the only planetarium in Northeast Michigan.
The Besser Museum Planetarium, is open 6 days a week! Get the schedule here.
Foucault Pendulum
See the Foucault Pendulum which gives visual proof that the Earth is rotating while demonstrating Newton's Law of Motion.
Natural Wildlife Exhibit
Visit the Natural Wildlife and Fresh Water Fish exhibits containing a variety of artistically mounted specimens native to the region.
Lafarge Fossil Park
Dig for Devonian fossils in the Lafarge Fossil Park and
keep the fossils you find.