Preserving our past to give our history a future
Explore the rich and wonderful history around Battle Creek and the surrounding region through interesting, interactive and fun educational learning experiences.
Visit Us
Plan Your Trip:
Hours, directions, and everything you need to know before you walk through our doors.
Featured Event: Saturday, October 10th
The Michigan History Author Symposium
Saturday, October 10th from 1-4PM. Fourteen authors will come together from all over Michigan at the museum! This is a perfect event for aspiring writers, readers and history fans!
Featured Exhibits
See what's on display right now, and what’s coming next — new stories from our collection, waiting to be discovered.
Current Exhibit: A 1926 Ford Truck shines in this exhibit of everyday life in Battle Creek 100 years ago
Current Exhibit: ‘The Presidents in their own words’ exhibit created by artist Dick Slaughter is on display through the end of the year. Come see the portraits of fifteen U.S. Presidents created from the words of their inaugural addresses. It is a true walk through history!
Current Exhibit: The Andi Gray Family Collection showcases a number of artifacts related to the life of a successful businesswoman in Battle Creek.
Coming Soon
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Upcoming Exhibits: Seasonal displays celebrating the fall and Holiday seasons in Battle Creek. Check out the event page for more details on ways to celebrate with us!
Current Exhibit: A newly donated collection of Sullivan Dairy memorabilia from Larry and Diana Newman
Join us for Upcoming Events!
From monthly and annual favorites to stand-alone presentations and tours, click below to explore all of the upcoming events at the museum!
Historian Kurt Thornton has been featuring monthly ‘I’ll BC-ing You’ events at the museum in 2026.
Get Involved
Whether it's your time or your generosity, there's a place for you in preserving Battle Creek's history.
