Pride & Heritage Museum

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Originally built in 1847 to house the Newport Academy schoolhouse, the museum's artifacts and archival collections bring Marine City history and heritage to life in three distinctive galleries:

  • Maritime
  • Lifestyle
  • Business / Commercial

Highlights of the exhibits include a 4 1/2 by 36 foot diorama of the Belle River in 1885 (when 5 shipyards were engaged in producing some of the finest ships on the Great Lakes); completely furnished rooms dating back to the 1800's and a blacksmith shop built on the museum grounds.

Volunteers are hard at work compiling a research library which will contain material pertaining to maritime, local and genealogy interests.

Check out and "like" our Facebook Page for a look at local history through old photographs, articles, and more!

Tours: (Schools, Scouts, etc.)

The museum offers guided tours for prescheduled groups of adults or students. Tours last approximately one hour. Times and topics can be adapted to meet individual group needs. Teachers / Leaders / Tour Directors are encouraged to visit the museum in advance to preview the orientation and exhibits.

Museum Information

Address:
405 S. Main St.
Marine City, MI 48039

Phone:
(810) 765-5446

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 184
Marine City, MI 48039

Web Address:
Click here.

Curator / Director:
John Foley: (810) 765-0206

Hours:
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Saturdays and Sundays from the first weekend in June through mid-October or by Appointment