The Museum is currently open:
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission by Donation
Archives Research is available by appointment
The Benzie Area Historical Society offers books, maps, images and other items relating to the history of Benzie County and Northwest Lower Michigan. Most of these items can be purchased at our museum, or via credit card using our Online Store below. Feel free to contact the Museum with any questions or for additional assistance with an order. Thank you!




6941 Traverse Ave
P.O. Box 185
Benzonia, MI 49616
Coming from Traverse City
Follow US 31 (south) to Benzonia. At the stoplight, continue south one block, and turn right on Traverse Avenue. The Museum is located on your left and is next door to the Benzonia Township Fire Department.
Coming from Manistee
Take US 31 (north) to Benzonia. Turn left on Traverse Avenue. The Museum is located on your left and is next door to the Benzonia Township Fire Department.
Coming from Frankfort
Take M-115 (east) to Benzonia. Turn right at the stoplight, and continue one block to Traverse Avenue. Turn right on Traverse Avenue. The Museum is located on your left and is next door to the Benzonia Township Fire Department.
Coming from Cadillac
Take M-115 (northwest) to Benzonia. Turn right (north) on US-31. Turn left on Traverse Avenue. The Museum is located on your left and is next door to the Benzonia Township Fire Department.