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.
Museum Staff
Christine Witulski
Matt Klimczak
Tina Schultz
Nicole Page
Sarah Honeycutt
Board of Trustees
Gary Goren (President)
1st Term: 2020 – 2023
Clarence “Tuffy” Cross
2nd Term: 2018 – 2021
Claudia Chapman
2nd Term: 2018 – 2021
Sue Stender (Treasurer)
1st Term: 2019 – 2022
Mike Beaulac (V.P.)
1st Term: 2020 – 2023
Janet Young
2nd Term: 2019 - 2022
Jim Conboy
2nd Term: 2020 – 2023
Jim Johnson
2nd Term: 2019 – 2022
Jon Gougeon
1st Term: 2023
Dan Florip
1st Term: 2022 - 2025
Michelle Miller
2nd Term: 2018 – 2021
Ashley Peterson (Secretary)
1st Term: 2021 – 2024
Sara Winter
1st Term: 2022 – 2025
Julie Austin
1st Term: 2022 – 2025
Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, 491 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707
www.bessermuseum.org
989-356-2202
For more information on how to become a member, click here.
Mission
Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit authentic articles and artifacts of art, history, and science to inspire curiosity, foster community pride, and cultivate personal legacy.
The Besser Museum is dedicated to serving the public of all ages and abilities.
