Last updated: November 21, 2024
Place
A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
NPS Photo - Nathan Miller
Quick Facts
Location:
Michigan Technological University, 1404 E. Sharon Avenue, Houghton Michigan
Significance:
Keweenaw NHP Heritage Site
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Amenities
14 listed
Accessible Rooms, Accessible Sites, Automated Entrance, Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Fire Extinguisher, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Wheelchair Accessible
Visit the official Mineral Museum of Michigan to explore the beauty and splendor of minerals from the Michigan copper-mining district, the Great Lakes Region and around the world.
One of North America’s premier mineral museums, the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum is nationally and internationally recognized by mineral collectors and connoisseurs. Featuring the largest public exhibit and finest collection of minerals from the Great Lakes region and the world’s best collection of Michigan minerals. This museum’s exhibits feature the rich colors of nature's masterpieces. While visitors marvel, they learn about minerals through informative displays and discover how minerals are important in your life.
The Keweenaw Heritage Sites are official partners of Keweenaw National Historical Park, but are privately owned. Each site interprets and preserves an important aspect of the area's copper mining history and provides a unique visitor experience. Please contact individual sites for more information.
#19 in The Keweenaw Guide park newspaper
One of North America’s premier mineral museums, the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum is nationally and internationally recognized by mineral collectors and connoisseurs. Featuring the largest public exhibit and finest collection of minerals from the Great Lakes region and the world’s best collection of Michigan minerals. This museum’s exhibits feature the rich colors of nature's masterpieces. While visitors marvel, they learn about minerals through informative displays and discover how minerals are important in your life.
The Keweenaw Heritage Sites are official partners of Keweenaw National Historical Park, but are privately owned. Each site interprets and preserves an important aspect of the area's copper mining history and provides a unique visitor experience. Please contact individual sites for more information.
#19 in The Keweenaw Guide park newspaper
- Fees: $8 Adult, $7 Senior (65+), $4 Student (w/ college ID), $3 Junior (Ages 9 – 17), Children 8 & under free.
- Operating Season: Open year-round
- Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Saturday
- Phone: 906-487-2572
- Online: www.museum.mtu.edu