The Michigan Library and Historical Center building will be closed on state holidays. The museum, archives, library, and Mackinac Island State Park Commission all are open to the public. Please use the phone number listed below if you wish to visit a particular location.
All hours are EST/EDT.
Driving directions to the Michigan Library and Historical Center building.

ADMINISTRATION

Hours:
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday
For an appointment, please call: (517) 241-2236

LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN

Hours are:
1 to 6 p.m., Monday/Thursday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan
For more information call: (517) 373-1580

Martha W. Griffiths Michigan Rare Book Room

The Rare Book Room's public hours are:
1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Monday/Thursday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday
By appointment, with 7 day advance notice on Saturday
Visitors should call (517) 373-4301 to request a Saturday appointment.
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/rarebook

State Law Library

Services have resumed at the new location in the Michigan Library and Historical Center located two blocks West of the State Capitol between Allegan and Kalamazoo Streets at 702 W. Kalamazoo Street. Come over and visit our new location.

Hours:
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday,
For more information call: (517) 373-0630
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/lawlibrary

Please see the Directory of Michigan Law Libraries for additional resources near you.

Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

SBPH's public hours are:
1 to 5 p.m., Monday/Thursday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/sbph
For more information call: 1-800-992-9012 or TDD (517) 373-1592.

Hours:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/lmfoundation
Please call for an appointment: (517) 373-1297

MACKINAC ISLAND STATE PARK COMMISSION

Mackinac State Historic Parks are open daily May 6 through October 12, 2008. The Mackinac State Historic Parks are located throughout the Straits of Mackinac region. Fort Mackinac is located on Mackinac Island, Colonial Michilimackinac and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse are located in Mackinaw City, and Historic Mill Creek is located just south of Mackinaw City. As they are in different locations and have different opening/closing times, be sure to check the dates and times closely before setting up your tour.

Hours of operation for Fort Mackinac:

• May 6-June 7, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• June 7-June 19, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
• June 20-August 23, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
• August 24-October 12, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

* August 30 and 31 open until 6 p.m.

For Fort Mackinac information call: (906) 847-3328 (In Season)

Hours of operation for Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park:

• May 5-June 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• June 7-August 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• August 24-October 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

* August 30 and 31 open until 5 p.m.

For Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park information call: (231) 436-7301

Hours of operation for Colonial Michilimackinac Fort:

• May 5-June 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• June 7-August 23, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• August 24-October 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

* May 24 and 25 and August 30 and 31 open open until 6 p.m.

For Colonial Michilimackinac information call: (231) 436-4100

Hours of operation for Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor's Center/Museum Store:

• May 5-June 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• June 7-August 23, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
• August 24-October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

* May 24 and 25 and August 30 and 31 open open until 6 p.m

Hours of operation for Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse

• May 12-June 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• June 7-August 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• August 24-October 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

* May 24 and 25 and August 30 and 31 open until 6 p.m.

Museum Store

• May 14-June 8, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• June 9-August 25, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• August 26-October 7, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

* May 26 and 27 and September 1 and 2 open until 5:30 p.m.

For more information call: (231) 436-4100

Hours of operation for Mackinac Island Historic Buildings:
  American Fur Company Store/Dr. Beaumont Museum, Blacksmith Shop, McGulpin House, Biddle House

• June 7-August 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Mission Church

• June 7-August 23, 12 noon-4 p.m.

Hours of operation for Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center:

• May 9-June 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• June 7-August 23, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• August 24-October 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hours of operation for Mackinac Island, Marquette Park Kiosk:

• June 7-August 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Hours:
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/arts

For more information or an appointment, please call: (517) 241-4011

MICHIGAN HISTORICAL CENTER

Michigan Historical Museum

Hours:
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
For more information call: (517) 373-3559 Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/museum

Find information about any site in the Michigan Historical Museum System.

Archives of Michigan

Reference Desk Hours:
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Thursday
1 p.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/archivesofmi
For more information or an appointment, please call: (517) 373-1408

State Historic Preservation Office

Hours:
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/shpo

Researchers should make an appointment before coming in to meet with staff or use materials.
To schedule an appointment, please call: Todd Walsh at (517) 373-1630.

Records Management Services

Hours:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/recordsmanagement
For more information call: (517) 335-9132

Office of the State Archaeologist

Hours:
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/archaeology
For more information or an appointment, please call: (517) 373-6358

Updated 9/8/2008

Department of History, Arts and Libraries
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