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MUSEUM HOURS 

OPENED: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10am to 4pm

CLOSED ON SUNDAYS and TUESDAYS

The Museum will close on occassions due to inclement winter weather. Please call ahead to ensure we are open.

ADMISSION FEES

Adults - $5.00

Children (6-18) - $3.00

(Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Seniors (60+) - $3.00

Children under 5 - Free
Alpena Community College Students (with id) - Free
Museum Members, Veterans & Active Military - Free

FREE ADMISSION on WEDNESDAY 12pm to 4pm.

PLANETARIUM ADMISSION FEES

Adults - $5.00

Children 10 and under - $3.00

Museum Members - $3.00

Alpena Community College students - $3.00

Click Here for Planetarium Hours

For the current show schedule, click HERE

SCHOOL FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

Field Trips are available starting Monday,  April 18th through the end of  June.

Museum Staff will work with teachers to design a museum field trip experience tailored for your student's need.

Click Here for Sample Field Trip Schedule

Click Here for registration form, or call

989-356-2202 to inquire about availability.

 

MUSEUM RENTAL POLICY

Please call 989-356-2202 for details and information about renting the museum for private parties.

PARKING

Free parking is available in the front of the museum and on the west side of the museum. Parking is also available in the ACC parking lot. Visitors can use the red bridge to cross over to the museum grounds. 

ACCESSIBILITY

The Museum is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. 

VISITOR POLICIES

* Please use Museum Manners while visiting and be respectful of other museum guests.

* Please help protect the artifacts and artworks in the galleries by looking and not touching.

* There are several kid friendly, hands-on exhibits in the Museum for you to explore and enjoy.

* Still photography for personal use is premitted in the galleries with the exception of some exhibitions. No flash or tripods allow.

* No pets in the museum unless they are certified service animals.

* Babystrollers are permitted.

* Food and drinks are not permitted in the galleries.

* Smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere in the Museum.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

As a member of both the Michigan Museums Association (MMA) and being accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) we follow their code of conduct. This includes welcoming and supporting all people including but not limited to, members of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, social and economic class, educational level, color, immigration status, sex, age, size, family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.

Besser Museum Holiday Schedule

We will be CLOSED on the following holidays:

  • New Year's Eve

  • New Year's Day

  • Good Friday

  • Easter Sunday

  • Memorial Day

  • Independence Day

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Christmas Eve

  • Christmas Day

  • Day After Christmas

Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, 491 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707
www.bessermuseum.org
989-356-2202

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For more information on how to become a member, click here.

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.

 

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.

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