Visit the Museum
The FHA offers a variety of programs and experiences for you to enjoy:
ExhibitsTake a tour of our 10 gallery museum to learn the story of Frankenmuth and explore our temporary gallery for our latest exhibit.
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Group ProgramsWe create custom programs for groups and field trips.
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ToursTake a tour of the museum with a knowledgeable guide, or go behind-the-scenes to see the inner workings of the museum.
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See more details below!
THE TRADING POST
When you come to the museum, you will be greeted by our welcoming staff at our gift shop, also called The Trading Post. The Trading Post offers an eclectic variety of Michigan and history related items for purchase. The Trading Post is your first stop before entering the museum!
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Exhibits
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PERMANENT EXHIBIT
Our 10 permanent galleries tell the story of the first 15 settlers that emigrated from Germany and colonized Frankenmuth in 1845. The stories of the people of the Franconian colonies are told from 1845 to present.
Discover the businesses that define Frankenmuth, learn how Frankenmuth became "Little Bavaria," and see how this unique town has kept it's German roots while embracing it's growing American identify, while facing new challenges for almost two centuries. |
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NEWEST EXHIBIT
Play it Loud! An Interactive Exhibit of Music in Frankenmuth Frankenmuth has a rich history of music and has produced several famous musicians, including the Polka Hall of Fame's Marv Herzog and rock band sensation, Greta Van Fleet. Come see artifacts dating back to the 1780s from Frankenmuth's first German settlers and witness how music has transformed our "Little Bavaria." Oh, and did we mention this exhibit is interactive! Yes, we have plenty of instruments that all ages can play! |
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Group Programs & Field Trips
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We offer programs for all ages and group sizes! We created educational programs for school field trips, scouts, social groups, senior groups, and anything in between!
Group Programs and Field Trips are available at the museum or at the historic Wolkensdoerfer Log House. Our programs are tailored for you! We work with Scout Troops quite often, and are more than happy to tailor a program to fit a badge that your Troop needs. Our most popular badge though, is Playing the Past, where Scouts make butter, candles, and tin ornaments all inside our our Log House. We take pride in offering inclusive programming. We also offer sensory-friendly programs and can accommodate people with disabilities. |
Example of a field trip to the Log House
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Booking & Resources
To book a program or event, please contact our Director of Education, Events, and exhibits at
fhaedu@gmail.com or call 989-652-9701 ext. 4.
For more information, download our Program Guide or our Teacher Guide below.
fhaedu@gmail.com or call 989-652-9701 ext. 4.
For more information, download our Program Guide or our Teacher Guide below.
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Tours
GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS
GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS
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30-45 minutes
$5 per adult $1 per student $10 Family Pass (2 adults + 4 students) We are happy to give guided tours for the same cost. Please email fhaedu@gmail.com to book your guided tour at least 48 hours in advance. |
Immerse yourself in our 11-gallery museum while learning about the earliest German settlers to Michigan. Experience their tough voyage overseas aboard the Caroline, living life in the wilderness, and the transformation of Frankenmuth to one of Michigan’s most popular tourist attractions. Our tour guides take pride in entertaining visitors and providing visitors with all the rumors and deep insights that guests would otherwise miss.
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LOG HOUSE GUIDED TOURS
LOG HOUSE GUIDED TOURS
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1 hour
$3 per student $5 per adult $15 family pass Tours of our log house are offered from April-November. Please schedule your tour 48 hours in advance. |
Go inside an authentic log house and experience life in the 1850s. Inside the Wolkensdoerfer Log House, an authentic Frankenmuth artifact, visitors will learn how families lived in the 1800s. Learn more about the Log House HERE.
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ALL-ACCESS GUIDED TOURS
ALL-ACCESS GUIDED TOURS
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1 - 1.5 hours
$10 per student $15 per adult $40 family pass ALL-ACCESS tours must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. You may also attend one of our monthly sessions from May-September. |
Go where few visitors have gone before on this ALL ACCESS tour of the Frankenmuth Historical Museum! Explore behind closed doors including our exhibit windows, balcony, library, and basement. Learn about various topics such as restoration, preservation, family stories, new discoveries in research, the Museum, and Fischer Hall.
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