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Marquette, Michigan
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Marquette, Michigan HISTORY & HIGHLIGHTS: THE STORIES OF MARQUETTE
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MARQUETTE MARITIME MUSEUM
Explore the maritime history of Lake Superior at this intriguing Marquette Museum. With exhibits on lighthouses, coast guard, shipwrecks and more, the Maritime Museum will provide insight into the water’s influence on the surrounding area.
DE VOS ART MUSEUM
Enjoy the ever-changing collection of art at the De Vos Art Museum. Known for visually stunning and thought provoking pieces, the De Vos Art Museum is sure to impress any art enthusiast.
MARQUETTE REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER
A visit to the Marquette Regional History Center is sure to provide insight into the history of Marquette. The museum’s expansive permanent collection can be seen through rotating displays that are designed to highlight a specific aspect of the local culture. Explore the museum’s interactive exhibits that feature artifacts ranging from the Native population to the modern age and gain insight into the stories of the local region.
Marquette Premium Experience IRON & INDUSTRY: THE STORIES OF MARQUETTE HIGHLIGHTS
LEARN ABOUT MARQUETTE'S MINING HISTORY
On today’s journey through the Iron Range, get a taste of the life of an iron miner at the dawn of the industrial age. In the mid-19th Century, Marquette evolved into a bustling port and mining town for its vast reserves of iron ore were discovered beneath the surface of the earth.
At the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, interactive exhibits lead you through the history of Michigan’s notorious mines through informative displays and intriguing artifacts.
IMAGINE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MINER
Imagine what it must have been like to head into the dark mines every day as your journey continues to the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum. Here, tour the tunnels used by 19th-century miners and admire the local artifacts from the mines — some of them quite large!
HALF-DAY $99