Ishpeming Area Historical Society & Museum

Ishpeming Area Historical Society & Museum Anatomy of a Murder/John Voelker, Kelly Johnson, Glenn Seaborg; early citizens, home, businesses, cl We make appointments for group tours, and individuals.

Discovering, Preserving, Exhibiting the history of the Ishpeming area. Organized in 1999, the Society encourages annual memberships and welcome sponsored spending for special projects. The museum focuses on every day life, people, businesses and past times that showcase Ishpeming's citizens. Discover legends of Ishpeming - John Voelker, Kelly Johnson, Glenn Seaborg; early City documents, schools,

Anatomy of a Murder and Gossard artifacts, military uniforms, VASA and other organizations, Blue Notes, bands and music history, and much more. Ishpeming High School year books and other materials are available for research for a donation. We currently offer hours, 10-4 (EST) Mondays year around; and Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, May - October. During the months of November - April, we continue the process of entering all accessions into Past Perfect museum software, and make changes for seasonal displays.Our research library includes city directories from the late 1800's, early 1900's; IHS yearbooks, VASA minutes, Sanborn 1911 maps, many scrapbooks, and Friends of Carnegie Library calendars. We welcome input, new members and volunteers at any time.

08/27/2026

This year, 2026, the decision was made to keep our museum open
September 3&4 as well as
September 10&11.

We are located on the 3rd floor of the Historic Gossard building, follow the arrows on the floor from the front door to the left, where you’ll find the elevator.

In our museum you can view displays of subjects that have recently been discussed in the Rooted in Ishpeming group, and in regards to the Ishpeming Library history, and so much more!
*Anatomy of a Murder: scrapbooks, signature wall, even a movie prop!
*Kelly Johnson: model of a jet
*Glenn Seaborg
*Mather Inn
*Elson Bottling artifacts and family
*Barnes Hecker
*Blue Notes
*Red Dust books/ interviews
*IHS year books
And so much more!

11-2 Th & Fri

See you there!

08/26/2026
Sunday is the 2nd of two Barnes-Hecker 100th Anniversary cemetery tours in Ishpeming, 1pm till 4. Several families will...
08/01/2026

Sunday is the 2nd of two Barnes-Hecker 100th Anniversary cemetery tours in Ishpeming, 1pm till 4. Several families will be graveside telling the stories of their loved ones. Most will have photos and others artifacts that make it a fuller experience. It's sad, but also a part of our local history. It's also a way to honor those who were lost. Come to the Sexton office for directions.

A conversation with Ishpeming Area Historical Society Vice President Karen Kasper

Here's a look at the Anderson Block, corner of Main and Pearl. A contributing building in the National Historic Distri...
07/29/2026

Here's a look at the Anderson Block, corner of Main and Pearl. A contributing building in the National Historic District in downtown Ishpeming.

This historic building has lived many lives - what does the future hold for this landmark in downtown Ishpeming?

07/29/2026
07/29/2026

ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Their lives were lost a century ago, but their memory lives on thanks to many events being put on this year in memory of 100 years

07/20/2026
07/19/2026

Many great stories and memories were shared at the Barnes/Hecker Memorial Cemetery Tour today. Besides sharing our own family history, listening to other’s was just as meaningful. That’s the way it is with Oral History - sometimes someone else’s history fills in yours.
If you didn’t attend today, we look forward to seeing you on August 16, cancelled only by rain. Don’t forget to wander over to the St John side, Ishpeming - there’s a few of is over there.

07/16/2026

The MUSEUM is OPEN today, THURSDAY JULY 16. Please excuse the previous post announcing the Museum being closed.

07/16/2026

We have CLOSED the museum today, THURSDAY, July 16, due to poor air quality. Stay safe everyone!

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308 Cleveland Avenue Suite 305
Ishpeming, MI
49849

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+19064868680

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