The Historical Museum of Bay County

The Historical Museum of Bay County Museum Galleries, Research Library, Events, & Gift Shop. Ages 0-5 FREE

Admission: FREE for Bay County Residents & BCHS Members,
$2/person or $5/family for Non-Bay County Residents.

CITY HALL HISTORY TOUR is on Wednesday the 17th at 11 AM. This newly developed guided tour will give visitors an unders...
06/03/2026

CITY HALL HISTORY TOUR is on Wednesday the 17th at 11 AM.

This newly developed guided tour will give visitors an understanding of the building's history, a walk-through of each floor with stories from the past, and a chance to climb the stairs of the 180-foot clock tower for a fantastic 360° panoramic view of the city.

Cost: $5/ person

Tours occur on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11 AM. Please purchase tickets at the museum's store. Tours will start at the museum.

Event Sponsor: Allsopp Wackerly

In honor of World Bicycle Day, today we wanted to show you all a fantastic example of a historic bicycle! This is a bicy...
06/03/2026

In honor of World Bicycle Day, today we wanted to show you all a fantastic example of a historic bicycle! This is a bicycle manufactured by the National Cycle Manufacturing Company, a company started in 1892 by Henry B. Smith. The National Cycle Manufacturing Company produced and sold bicycles across all of the United States, championing the slogan "A National Rider Never Changes His Mount." This bicycle was produced during approximately the 1890s, but the metal bicycle tax stamp on it shows that it was in use for much longer, at least until the 1940s.

Celebrate Dad this year with a Father's Day package from your friends at the Bay County Historical Museum. This year, al...
06/02/2026

Celebrate Dad this year with a Father's Day package from your friends at the Bay County Historical Museum. This year, all Dads get the 25% Member merchandise discount! For only $23, you can gift Dad "The Historic Architecture of Bay City, Michigan" and a pack of 7 postcards honoring some of the best of Bay County's rich maritime heritage.

Stop in Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM - 4PM through June 20 to take advantage of this special offer.

Happy Father's Day!

06/02/2026

Come visit us and check out our main gallery! Museum is open Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM. Video credit:

It is a lovely day for a SCAVENGER HUNT! Explore downtown Bay City while learning tidbits of the people who lived here a...
06/02/2026

It is a lovely day for a SCAVENGER HUNT! Explore downtown Bay City while learning tidbits of the people who lived here and the places that they worked and played at.

Start the SCAVENGER HUNT adventure by scanning the QR code or clicking on this link http://www.bchsmuseum.org/scavengerhunts.html.

Good luck!

Movies are played throughout the week in the Museum's Robert & Ann Hachtel Theater. The videos will be repeated in a con...
06/01/2026

Movies are played throughout the week in the Museum's Robert & Ann Hachtel Theater. The videos will be repeated in a continuous loop throughout the day.

General Admission: FREE for Bay County Residents & BCHS members or $2/person.

Questions: Call 989-893-5733.

The MUSEUM IS OPEN SATURDAYS from 10 AM - 4 PM.This is great time to explore the galleries, check out the new Jerry Lync...
05/30/2026

The MUSEUM IS OPEN SATURDAYS from 10 AM - 4 PM.

This is great time to explore the galleries, check out the new Jerry Lynch exhibit, watch a Michigan Rock and Roll Legend documentary in the theater, let your preschoolers play in the PBS Reading Room, and shop in the gift shop.

Admission: $2/person or $5/Family
Bay County Residents & BCHS Members: FREE

For more information call 989-893-5733 or visit the website: https://www.bchsmuseum.org/

05/29/2026

Come check out the Michigan Rock & Roll Legends Hall of Fame! We are open Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM! Video credit:

Did you know that historic pictures of Bay County are for sale at the Bay County Historical Society? A high-resolution d...
05/29/2026

Did you know that historic pictures of Bay County are for sale at the Bay County Historical Society? A high-resolution digital TIFF image can be purchased for $50.

Questions or inquiries can be made by calling the museum at 989-893-5733.

05/28/2026

Come visit us and see our Kantzler Maritime Gallery, showing off Bay City's storied maritime history and artifacts! The museum is open Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM.
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321 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI
48708

Opening Hours

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

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