Visit the Museum

The FHA offers a variety of programs and experiences for you to enjoy:

Exhibits

Take a tour of our 10 gallery museum to learn the story of Frankenmuth and explore our temporary gallery for our latest exhibit.

Group Programs

We create custom programs for groups and field trips. 

Tours

Take a tour of the museum with a knowledgeable guide, or go behind-the-scenes to see the inner workings of the museum. 

See more details below!

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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

PERMANENT EXHIBIT

tOur 9 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 its German roots while embracing its growing American identify, while facing new challenges for almost two centuries.  

NEWEST EXHIBIT

Neighbor Helping Neighbor

Insurance can be boring, but not the history of it! Explore the history of Frankenmuth Insurance, from the days before premiums, before deductibles, and when files were still written in German. Learn about the company's "morbid beginnings" and how the company helped locals in the aftermath of an F3 tornado. 

Group Programs & Field Trips

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. 

We take pride in offering inclusive programming.  We also offer sensory-friendly programs and can accommodate people with disabilities.  

A sneak peak at our Log House programs!

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 below.

Tours

​GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS

GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS

30-45 minutes
$5 per adult
$1 per student

​We are happy to give guided tours for the same cost. Please contact fhaedu@gmail.com or call 989.652.9701 ext. 4 to schedule your appointment.

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.

LOG HOUSE GUIDED TOURS

LOG HOUSE GUIDED TOURS

30 minutes
$3 per student
$5 per adult

​Tours of our log house are offered from
April-November and available by appointment only. Please contact fhaedu@gmail.com or call 989.652.9701 ext. 4 to schedule your appointment.

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.

​ALL-ACCESS GUIDED TOURS

ALL-ACCESS GUIDED TOURS

60-90 minutes
$5 per student
$7 per adult

All Access Tours are available by appointment only. Please contact fhaedu@gmail.com or call 989.652.9701 ext. 4 to schedule your appointment.

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, our research library, and into our collection of artifacts! Learn about various topics such as artifact preservation, how museums operate, and our newest discoveries!