NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEU

MACKINAW CITY, MI

The National Lighthouse Museum in Mackinaw City, Michigan is a historical site dedicated to the preservation and promotion of lighthouses and their role in maritime navigation. The museum is located in the historic 1912 Mackinaw City Coast Guard Station and offers visitors an immersive experience in the history and technology of lighthouses.

The museum features exhibits on the history of lighthouses, the lives of lighthouse keepers, and the technology behind lighthouse operation. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of lighthouse artifacts and view exhibits showcasing the different styles of lighthouses and their unique features.

The National Lighthouse Museum in Mackinaw City also offers tours of the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, a restored lighthouse that once guided ships through the treacherous waters of the Straits of Mackinac. Visitors can climb the tower and view the lighthouse's original Fresnel lens, which is still in operation today.

In addition to its exhibits and tours, the museum hosts educational programs, special events, and temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The National Lighthouse Museum in Mackinaw City is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in lighthouse history, maritime navigation, or Great Lakes culture.

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEU is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MACKINAW CITY MI. US MID #8402600875

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 2314363333

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEU
PO BOX 712
MACKINAW CITY
MI
49701-0712

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