Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing

Stop by the Michigan Historical Museum to take in our festive atmosphere! We've decked our halls with holiday trimmings and added special winter and holiday displays throughout the galleries. There is a wealth of family-friendly activities that celebrate the excitement of the season and the diversity of our Michigan heritage. Enjoy the music, dance and crafts listed below—and don't miss the mule-team wagon rides with Lucy and Kelsey, Courtesy of Skye Blue Stables!

MUSIC

• Native flute music with Karen Burr
• The Michigan State University Russian Chorus; Mary Black, director
• Guitarist Mark Cherry and mandolinist Dan Voight
• Michigan State University College of Music Sophomore Brass Quintet
• Michigan State University College of Music Freshman Brass Quintet

DANCE

• Christmas melody square dancing from The Grande Paraders Square Dance Club of Lansing; Gail Arndt, director
• Irish Dance Company of Greater Lansing; Peg Murphy, director
• Ballet Maria Luz; Alicia Guevara, director

ARTS & CRAFTS

• Traditional decorations with the Scandinavian Society of Lansing
• The art of henna with Anshu Varna
• Traditional seasonal crafts with museum staff

WinterFest is sponsored by the:

Friends of Michigan History

The Michigan Historical Museum—flagship of the Michigan Historical Museum System—is located inside the Michigan Library and Historical Center, 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing. The museum and visitor parking are on the north side of Kalamazoo Street, two blocks east of M. L. King Jr. Boulevard. Admission and weekend parking are free. Here's more information about how to find us.

Updated 11/30/2009