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.

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.

10/01/2025

Starting October 1 the Museum's winter house schedule takes effect.

The Museum is open to the public Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00-4:00.

Hope to see you this winter!

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Address

73 Forge Road
Negaunee, MI
49866

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(906) 475-7857

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