Benzie Area Historical Museum
Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future
Welcome
| Museum Hours Monday - Saturday 11AM - 5PM Research by Appointment Please call 231-882-5539 Free Admission. The museum has an elevator. |
Contact Information
The Benzie Area Historical Museum
6941 Traverse Avenue
P. O. Box 185
Benzonia, MI 49616-0185
231-882-5539
bmuseum@att.net
Museum Director: Dr. Louis Yock
6941 Traverse Avenue
P. O. Box 185
Benzonia, MI 49616-0185
231-882-5539
bmuseum@att.net
Museum Director: Dr. Louis Yock
The Benzie Area Historical Society
The museum is owned and operated by the Benzie Area Historical Society, a non-profit corporation that exists to collect, interpret, and expand knowledge about Benzie area history. To do this, for over 40 years it has maintained the Benzie Area Historical Museum, located in a historic 1887 church building which became the center of a religious colony originally begun in Benzonia in 1858. Financial support for the society and the museum comes from donations, memberships, fundraising events, the museum store, and grants. Neither receives regular funding nor are they directly associated with local, state or federal governments. With the exception of the paid museum director, our year-around staff is entirely volunteer. You can help us preserve the history of the Benzie area by becoming a Society member, donating your time and talents, and supporting our many activities and programs.
The Benzie Area Historical Society board of directors oversees the museum activities, exhibits, and displays. Nominees are selected from the Society membership, then recommended and elected at the August annual membership meeting.
