The Museum is open:
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Research is available by appointment.
Call or email to schedule a research appointment.
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.
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