PORT HURON MUSEUM

PORT HURON, MI

Port Huron Museum is a historical museum located in Port Huron, Michigan. The museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the Blue Water Area, including the St. Clair River, Lake Huron, and the surrounding communities.

The museum is housed in several historic buildings, including the Carnegie Center, which was built in 1902 and served as the city's public library until 1974. The Carnegie Center houses a variety of exhibits on local history, including displays on the area's Native American tribes, the shipping industry, and the Underground Railroad.

Other buildings on the museum's campus include the Huron Lightship, a floating lighthouse that served on Lake Huron from 1921 to 1970, and the Thomas Edison Depot Museum, which is housed in the former Grand Trunk Railway Depot where Edison worked as a telegraph operator in the 1860s. The depot now features exhibits on Edison's life and work, as well as displays on the history of the railroad in Port Huron.

The museum also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and hands-on activities for children. With its fascinating exhibits and rich history, the Port Huron Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the Blue Water Area's past.

PORT HURON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PORT HURON MI. US MID #8402600480

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 824,300 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 8109820891
• website: http://www.phmuseum.org

PORT HURON MUSEUM OF ARTS & HISTORY
1115 6TH ST
PORT HURON
MI
48060-5346

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