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.
Our vision is a community that can explore the dynamic story of Northeast Michigan's interconnected natural resources and cultural heritage
through the ability to navigate the past, illuminate the present, and imagine the future.
Gift Shop
Members receive a 10% discount on all Gift Shop purchases (excluding gift certificates and guest passes).
Books
Gift Cards and
Guest Passes
Toys and Educational Items
Apparel
Jewelry
Featured Items
"A Year in Alpena"
"Alpena Once More"
Both by Alpena Artist,
Judith Dawley
Watercolor memories of their hometown. Sometimes we have to leave home, sometimes we want to leave home, and sometimes we're lucky enough to stay home. But one thing never changes, home will always hold a big piece of our hearts.
For the Art Lover
Our art department features many different sized prints of A Year in Alpena, copper jewelry, kids jewelry, and art supplies.
Rock polishing kits, Webkinz, Astronaut Ice Cream, maps of the night sky, and so much more!
For the Science Lover
With many types of books about Alpena's rich history, there is something for everyone!
For the History Lover
Historical books from many local authors.
The same map sold at the Space Observatory, this map is a great addition to any star-gazer's collection. Only $4.95.
Watercolor memories of Michigan's Sunrise Side. These are all high-quality prints of Judy Dawley's A Year in Alpena artwork.
Michigan is home to some of the world's most unique rocks and stones. Learn how to identify the rocks you find!
Originally developed for the early Apollo Space missions, food is frozen to -40 degrees and then vacuum dried and placed in a special foil.
