Museums of Battle Creek

A list of cultural resources in

Battle Creek, Michigan

Battle Creek Information.

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This local art center houses Michigan-ART, a permanent collection that features works by Michigan artists, and hosts classes and workshops. 265 E. Emmett, 269-962-9511, Open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. No admission charged. (Donations are accepted.)

Battle Creek Federal Center

Once the site of Dr. John Kellogg's Battle Creek Sanitarium, this center now serves as a government and military department building. Artifacts from the sanitarium and items owned by Dr. Kellogg are exhibited in the lobbies of the building. Tours available. 74 N. Washington, 269-961-7015

Binder Park Zoo

7400 Division Dr., 269-979-1351, open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and holidays 9 a.m.-6p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. from April 13 to October 13. June, July and August open until 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays

Gilmore Classic Car Museum

"One of the 10 best large automotive museums in the country." Car Collector Magazine. More than 100 restored vintage vehicles are on display in a half-dozen barns. 6865 Hickory Road. 269-671-5089

Kellogg's Cereal City, USA

Explore cereal manufacturing and marketing, health and nutrition and the evolution of a unique American industry at the complex. Three major themed areas as well as numerous interactive and educational exhibits and theaters. Group tours offered. 171 w. Michigan Ave. Battle Creek; (269) 962-6230. Open daily. Admission charged.

Kimball House Historical Museum

The Kimball House Museum is open on Friday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. from May through Christmas. Appointments for group tours during other hours are also available. 196 Capitol Avenue NE, 269-966-2496. Admission is free. Home of the famous Strawberry Festival in June.

Kingman Museum

From prehistoric bones to constellations and distant planets, Kingman Museum offers kids and adults alike a fun, hands-on trip through our natural world. A must-visit spot for families and youth groups. Natural history exhibits, family and group programs, planetarium, library, gift shop, free and easy parking. Back entrance at 175 Limit Street across from Northwestern Middle School. Front entrance in Leila Arboretum, entrance on West Michigan Avenue near 20th Street. I-94 to M-66 North, left on Michigan Avenue, right into Leila Arboretum. (269) 965-5117. Open year-round, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 1-5 p.m. also Sunday 1-5 p.m. May-August. Closed on Mondays. Admission charge.

Underground Railroad Sculpture

This bronze sculpture pays tribute to the slaves and conductors of the Underground Railroad as well as those who worked together to advance the idea of equality. The sculpture is located in Battle Creek's Linear Park, adjacent to the Kellogg House between Capital Avenue and Division Street.

Wolverine Fire Company Museum

Dedicated to the preservation of early firefighting paraphernalia and local history, this recreated Romanesque Revival-style fire station exhibits a working fire alarm system, early motorized and hand-drawn apparatus and other firefighting memorabilia. 13280 Verona Road, Battle Creek; (269) 968-2998. Open May-Oct., first Saturday or by appointment. No admission charged. (donations accepted.)

Marshall historical sites

information about many of Marshall's Landmarks, including excerpts from Richard Carver's book "A History of Marshall"

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