VanBuren County Historical Museum

VanBuren County Historical Museum Admission by donation
Hours: W, F, Sun. 12p-5p
All four floors handicap accessible Come see us and experience all we have to offer!

The museum is operated by the Van Buren County Historical Society, whose mission is "to encourage historical study and research, to collect and preserve historical material connected with the County of Van Buren and its vicinity, and to house such material where it may be suitably displayed and accessible to the general public." As the mission statement indicates, the museum includes an archives r

oom for individuals looking to conduct specific research. Yet with four floors filled with exhibits and artifacts, there is plenty to fascinate even the most casual visitor. The museum is open to the public June through September, at hours posted on our main page, or by appointment. It welcomes school groups in May, however. Stay turned to this page for regular updates and fun facts, even during our off-season.

We’ve had to cancel this talk scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon due to events beyond our control. Thank you for ...
03/21/2026

We’ve had to cancel this talk scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon due to events beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay tuned for additional events as we plan for the museum’s opening in a few months.

Sending New Year wishes to all our friends!Image: Postcard
01/01/2026

Sending New Year wishes to all our friends!

Image: Postcard

The image that appears here is the top half of a full page ad taken out in the December 11 edition of the Courier-North...
12/26/2025


The image that appears here is the top half of a full page ad taken out in the December 11 edition of the Courier-Northern newspaper by the John W. Free State Bank in Paw Paw.

Season’s Greetings from all of us here at the Van Buren County Historical Society (and Museum)!

Address

58471 Red Arrow Highway
Hartford, MI
49057

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12695001450

Website

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