Michigan Iron Industry Museum

Michigan Iron Industry Museum Experience the Marquette Iron Range. Exhibits include audiovisual programs, outdoor interpretive pa It overlooks the Carp River Forge historic site.

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum has been active in Michigan since the mid-1970s. The rich mining heritage in the region is still present today. The Michigan Iron Industry Museum allows visitors to learn about the iron industry, its impact on the iron range communities, and the large-scale capital and human investment that made Michigan an industrial leader. The forge operated from 1848-1855 and

was the first iron manufactory in the Lake Superior region. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

06/18/2026

The museum will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of the State Holiday. Please see the museum's web page for a complete list of holiday closures.

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The Museum is hiring a museum aide for the summer. See attached for more information about joining our team!
06/03/2026

The Museum is hiring a museum aide for the summer. See attached for more information about joining our team!

Great news! Following temporary roof repairs at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, the museum has been cleared by the Mi...
06/01/2026

Great news! Following temporary roof repairs at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, the museum has been cleared by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to open for the summer.
The museum will reopen on Tuesday, June 2, and be open through Thursday, October 15. It will operate on its normal summer schedule, Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We want to thank you for your understanding over the past few months as we navigated this situation. And we appreciate your additional patience as we plan for a permanent solution.

06/01/2026

Great news! Following temporary roof repairs at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, the museum has been cleared by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to open for the summer.

The museum will reopen on Tuesday, June 2, and be open through Thursday, October 15. It will operate on its normal summer schedule, Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We want to thank you for your understanding over the past few months as we navigated this situation. And we appreciate your additional patience as we plan for a permanent solution.

02/23/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee will be closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will post updates to this page, as well as the Michigan History Center page, as they become available. Thank you for your understanding!

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The Michigan History Center is hiring historical interpreters across its sites in Michigan, including Fayette and Fort W...
02/04/2026

The Michigan History Center is hiring historical interpreters across its sites in Michigan, including Fayette and Fort Wilkins in the UP. Scan the QR code to learn more!

12/17/2025

Holiday Schedule: The Museum will be closed for the holidays December 21 through January 1.

Address

73 Forge Road
Negaunee, MI
49866

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(906) 475-7857

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