
North Berrien Historical Society in Nearby Coloma, MI
The North Baron Historical Society has articles, photographs, and items from Berrien County and immediate areas. The museum is open from 10:00 to 4:00 (closed Mondays) you can contact them here.
http://www.northberrienhistory.org/
The Sigmund Horn Museum, Berrien Springs Michigan
Although closed during most of the summer the museum contains fascinating artifacts from the mid-East including coins jewelry pottery weapons and other artifacts to find available hours or to ask for a guided tour contact them at their website here.
https://andrewsarchaeology.org/museum/
Chartreuse Art Gallery and nearby St Joseph, MI
The Chartreuse Art Gallery has an eclectic blend of local artists specializing in ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, and watercolors as well as available to purchase items. contact them at
https://chartreuseartgallery.co
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Located in Kalamazoo Michigan this is a nationally known art Museum which has a wide variety of traditional as well as modern art with newer and renowned artists, including Clearly Indigenous, an exhibit about native American artworks, May 18th to August 25th. Check their calendar of events at
http://www.kiarts.org/
The Cascade’s,
Located in Jackson Michigan, The Cascades, or more commonly known as Cascade Falls has Wednesday family concerts as well as weekend concerts during most of the summer and a splash pool for the kids.
https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/1298/The-Cascades
The Creature Conservancy Center, Ann Arbor MI
Located outside of Ann arbor Michigan, the Center features local as well as some exotic wildlife and also has zookeeper talks about various animals on the weekends.
http://www.thecreatureconservancy.org/
The Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, Ann arbor MI
Located on part of the U of M campus, the gardens have over 3 miles of trails through assorted gardens as well as a world-renowned collection of Peony Flowers which bloom from May to August, depending on variety. Contact them here.
https://mbgna.umich.edu/home
The Michigan Flight Museum, Bellevue Michigan
Located in Bellevue, the Michigan Flight Museum (formerly known as the Yankee Air Museum) the museum has exhibits and historical planes from World War One onward as well a flight simulator. Well worth the visit especially for aircraft buffs. Contact them for tickets here.
https://miflightmuseum.org/
Castle Museum of Saginaw County
Dedicated in 1898, the Castle Museum was originally built as a post office for the Saginaw District, the building which was built in the French Renaissance revival style now serves as a museum for local history of the Saginaw valley. Contact them here for tickets.
https://www.castlemuseum.org/
Dow Gardens, Midland Michigan
Located in Midland Michigan, he gardens, and conservatory have over 110 acres of plants and exhibits with over 1700 varieties. This is also the home of the Dow family, which has been designated as a national landmark and is also available for touring.
https://dowgardens.org/house/
Hartwick Pines Park
Although only 49 acres, Hartwick Pines has one of the last stands of old growth forest in Michigan. The nearby Au Sable River has kayaking and trout fishing during the season.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=453
The Headlands Dark Sky Park
Located in Mackinaw City, the park has 550 acres forest and 2 mi of undeveloped beach with trails with native and rare plants, the park was built with nighttime stargazing and occasional Northern Lights in mind.
https://www.midarkskypark.org/about/