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!
Follow THE TRADING POST on Facebook for sales, new items, and museum updates!
Exhibits
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PERMANENT EXHIBITS
Tour 7 permanent galleries tell the story of Frankenmuth's "First 15" settlers that emigrated from Germany and colonized Frankenmuth in 1845. The stories of the people of Michigan's Franconian colonies are told from 1845 to present.
Relive the journey of Frankenmuth's "First 15" settlers, discover early businesses and life in the 1800s, examine how a German-American town experienced both world wars, and Frankenmuth's rich beer and brewing history! |
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NEWEST EXHIBIT
Photography: Through a Different Lens
It is often said that a photograph speaks a thousand words. Photographs are that and so much more. They speak a universal language. They capture history and are witnesses to the past. They tell stories. They preserve memories. They defeat time. They help us express ourselves. They are true pieces of art. Our newest explores Frankenmuth’s history and photography itself through a different lens, the lens of the photographer. |
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Group Programs, Field Trips, Museum Tours & More!
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We offer programs for all ages and group sizes! We have 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 1850s Wolkensdoerfer Log House. Our programs are tailored for you! Ask us about our thematic tours of our museum, or about how we can tailor a program to fulfill a Scout badge requirement! We take pride in offering inclusive programming. We also offer sensory-friendly programs and accommodate people with disabilities. |
A sneak peak at our Log House programs!
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GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS
GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS
30-45 minutes
$5 per adult
$1 per student
$5 per adult
$1 per student
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
$3 per student
$5 per adult
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
$3 per student
$7 per adult
$3 per student
$7 per adult
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!
Pioneer Living
Pioneer Living
60-75 minutes
$7 per participant
Experience life in the mid-1800s with one of our most popular programs, Pioneer Living! This hands-on program allows visitors to compare life today to life in the 1800s. Develop an appreciation for how times have changed. Program includes a guided tour of the Log House, and hands-on activities including dipping beeswax candles and making butter!
$7 per participant
Experience life in the mid-1800s with one of our most popular programs, Pioneer Living! This hands-on program allows visitors to compare life today to life in the 1800s. Develop an appreciation for how times have changed. Program includes a guided tour of the Log House, and hands-on activities including dipping beeswax candles and making butter!
Thematic Tours
Thematic Tours
45-60 minutes
$1 per student
$5 per adult
Experience the Frankenmuth Historical Museum in a new and deeper way! Our thematic tours take an in-depth look at just a few artifacts or stories in the museum. Our thematic tours are designed to align more specifically with State of Michigan learning outcomes and curriculum.
Teachers! Have a theme or topic you need covered? We can do that, and you might be surprised at how versatile these tours can be! Our thematic tours are highly recommended for student groups, especially those who frequently visit the museum.
$1 per student
$5 per adult
Experience the Frankenmuth Historical Museum in a new and deeper way! Our thematic tours take an in-depth look at just a few artifacts or stories in the museum. Our thematic tours are designed to align more specifically with State of Michigan learning outcomes and curriculum.
Teachers! Have a theme or topic you need covered? We can do that, and you might be surprised at how versatile these tours can be! Our thematic tours are highly recommended for student groups, especially those who frequently visit the museum.
Examples of Thematic Tours
Women in History
Identity
Heritage
Photography
Art
Service
Gender Roles
Consumer Culture
Becoming Little Bavaria
Interpreting History
People, Things, or Places of the Past
Everyday Objects
Routines & Rituals
Sensory Sensations
Immigration
Language
So You Want to be a Historian?
Food
Music
How It's Made
Signs & Symbols
Sounds
Global to Local
Faith
Women in History
Identity
Heritage
Photography
Art
Service
Gender Roles
Consumer Culture
Becoming Little Bavaria
Interpreting History
People, Things, or Places of the Past
Everyday Objects
Routines & Rituals
Sensory Sensations
Immigration
Language
So You Want to be a Historian?
Food
Music
How It's Made
Signs & Symbols
Sounds
Global to Local
Faith
Outreach Programs
Outreach Programs
Teachers, this is for you! Our outreach programs are designed to meet your curriculum needs, and we can tailor a program to your needs! Let us help you by bringing an interactive lesson into your classroom! Contact us to discuss our Outreach programs!
Booking & Resources
Please book your program at least 2 weeks in advance. Tour groups who do not arrive within 15 minutes after their scheduled time are subject to cancellation.
To book a program or event, please contact our Events and Education Coordinator
[email protected] or call 989-652-9701 ext. 4.
To book a program or event, please contact our Events and Education Coordinator
[email protected] or call 989-652-9701 ext. 4.
