More than a hundred museums, culture and historic sites tell centuries of our fascinating stories. Even if you never loved studying history or learning about other cultures in school, you will here. We will open your minds and hearts to the grit and determination of our ancestors, the ingenuity of our entrepreneurs and our Native American and Old World traditions, festivities and recipes. Come here not only for our incredible nature, but to immerse yourself in our lives. You will leave richer.
See History Come to Life
Five historic sites capture what life was like centuries ago in the U.P. Restored buildings, artifacts and history interpreters whisk you back in time at:
Fort Mackinac State Park, Fort Mackinac, Fort Holmes & Other Historic Sites, Mackinac Island
Fayette Historic State Park and Townsite, Garden
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, Copper Harbor
Iron County Historical Museum, Caspian
Old Victoria Restoration, Rockland
Honor Entrepreneurship, Bravery and Life-Changing Events
Delta County Historical Museum, Escanaba
Drummond Island Historical Museum, Drummond Island
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Whitefish Point
History of Hockey Museum, Houghton
Keweenaw National Historical Park, Calumet and the Keweenaw Peninsula
Webster Marble: Inventing the Outdoors Museum, Escanaba
Michigamme Museum, Michigamme
A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Houghton
Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum, Naubinway
U.P. Military Museum, Escanaba
World War II Glider & Military Museum, Iron Mountain
Museum & Historic Sites
Maritime History & Shipwrecks
Timber, Iron Ore & Copper Mines
Celebrate Our Rich and Diverse Cultures
Hanka Homestead Museum, Baraga
Finnish American Heritage Center, Finlandia University, Hancock
Marquette Arts & Culture Center, Marquette
Native American Culture & History
Pasties
Swedish Pantry, Escanaba
Whenever you visit, become part of our story. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will enrich your future as few places in America can.
