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Visit the Michigan State Capitol
100 North Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
Monday, October 13
8am-5pm
Wednesday, October 15
1-5pm
Drop in to see your historic Michigan State Capitol! Dedicated in 1879, the Capitol is a National Historic Landmark while still the functioning seat of state government. Guided and self-guided tours are available to visitors. Enter through Heritage Hall to view exhibits and join guided tours. Show your conference nametag for entry.
Parking and Instructions: Parking is not provided by the Capitol. City of Lansing parking consists of on-street parking in the blocks surrounding the Capitol with kiosk payment (pay by plate) and the Passport Parking App. Hourly rate varies from $0.75 to $1.50. Flat rate parking is available in various parking structures and surface lots throughout downtown. One handicapped parking space is located on the north Capitol annex on Ottawa Street, please press the call button at the gate to enter.
Accessibility: Fully accessible by stairs and elevators. Wheelchairs available upon request. The large doors atop the main exterior steps on all sides are closed. Main entry is on the ground floor or Heritage Hall. For ground floor entry, please proceed to the east (front) side of the building and find the doors beneath the large front steps. Visitors to the Capitol and Heritage Hall will pass through a security check.
Capitol Heritage Hall Exhibits and Collections Tour- Registration Required
Heritage Hall, 323 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933
Monday, October 13
9am
Please email jmccormick@legislature.mi.gov to register.
This tour of Heritage Hall, the new welcome center at the Michigan State Capitol will take visitors on a guided tour of the facility, discussing its construction, and well as a detailed walk through the hall’s exhibits and a behind the scenes look at the collections storage space, consisting of objects, archives, photographs, and art, led by the Capitol collections team Valerie Marvin, Jacob McCormick, and Brian Page.
Parking and Instructions: Parking is not provided by the Capitol. City of Lansing parking consists of on-street parking in the blocks surrounding the Capitol with kiosk payment (pay by plate) and the Passport Parking App. Hourly rate varies from $0.75 to $1.50. Flat rate parking is available in various parking structures and surface lots throughout downtown. One handicapped parking space is located on the north Capitol annex on Ottawa Street, please press the call button at the gate to enter.
Accessibility: Fully accessible by stairs and elevators. Wheelchairs available upon request. The large doors atop the main exterior steps on all sides are closed. Main entry is on the ground floor or Heritage Hall. For ground floor entry, please proceed to the east (front) side of the building and find the doors beneath the large front steps. Visitors to Heritage Hall will pass through a security check.
Visit the Historical Society of Greater Lansing
Rogers-Carrier House, 528 North Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
Monday, October 13
9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Visit the Historical Society of Greater Lansing in its new home on the campus of Lansing Community College. Drop in visitors are welcome at the historic 1894 Queen Anne-style Rogers-Carrier House designed by noted Lansing architect Darius B. Moon. This marks the first time that Lansing has a museum dedicated to local history, located on the first floor of the home, and featuring a changing exhibit gallery. Show your conference nametag for entry.
Parking and Instructions: Parking is available on the street. City of Lansing parking consists of a kiosk payment system (pay by plate) and the Passport Parking App. Hourly rate varies from $0.75 to $1.50. Flat rate parking is available in various parking structures and surface lots throughout downtown.
Accessibility: Handicapped ramp entrance is through the back/side of the building. The whole exhibit space is on the first floor and fully accessible. A public restroom is available.
702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915
Monday, October 13
Wednesday, October 15
10am-4pm
Take a journey through Michigan's rich past, from the time of the state's earliest peoples to the late 20th century. Located in the Michigan Library and Historical Center Building in Lansing, the museum's five floors provide a walk through time, beginning with Michigan's first people's, the Anishinaabe, and ending in the mid-20th century. Self-guided tours are free for MMA members with a conference badge.
Parking: The parking lots that surround our building are $5 per car, at the gate, and can be paid by Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.
Accessibility: Designated accessible parking is available at the barrier-free south entrance of the building.
Rally 'Round the Flags: Michigan Civil War Battle Flags Collection Tour - Registration Required
Begins at Heritage Hall, 323 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933
Ends at Michigan History Center, 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933
(group will walk or self-drive to second location during tour)
Monday, October 13
1pm
Please email moyler@legislature.mi.gov to register.
Description: Join Save the Flags Director Matt VanAcker and Conservation Specialists May Oyler and Cambray Baylis in a look at the collection of Michigan Civil War Battle Flags. Enjoy a behind the scenes visit to the Heritage Hall lab where conservation specialists will discuss the techniques they use to care for the flags. Then, view the collection at the Michigan History Center storage space.
Parking and Instructions: Parking is not provided by the Capitol. City of Lansing parking consists of on-street parking in the blocks surrounding the Capitol with kiosk payment (pay by plate) and the Passport Parking App. Hourly rate varies from $0.75 to $1.50. Flat rate parking is available in various parking structures and surface lots throughout downtown. One handicapped parking space is located on the north Capitol annex on Ottawa Street, please press the call button at the gate to enter.
Accessibility: Fully accessible by stairs and elevators. Wheelchairs available upon request. The large doors atop the main exterior steps on all sides are closed. Main entry is on the ground floor or Heritage Hall. For ground floor entry, please proceed to the east (front) side of the building and find the doors beneath the large front steps. Visitors to Heritage Hall and the Capitol will pass through a security check.
Capitol-Hall of Justice Tour
Begins at Heritage Hall, 323 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933; will proceed walking (or self-drive) down the Capitol Mall to the Hall of Justice, 925 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48915.
Monday, October 13
1pm
Join Capitol and Hall of Justice educators for a combo guided tour of the Michigan State Capitol and the Michigan Hall of Justice. Separated by about five blocks down the Capitol Mall, the two buildings collectively represent all three branches of Michigan government. Learn about the work that happens under the two domes and discover the history of the neighborhood displaced for the construction of the Capitol Complex.
No registration required. Show your conference nametag at the start of the tour to join.
Parking and Instructions: Parking is not provided by the Capitol. City of Lansing parking consists of on-street parking in the blocks surrounding the Capitol with kiosk payment (pay by plate) and the Passport Parking App. Hourly rate varies from $0.75 to $1.50. Flat rate parking is available in various parking structures and surface lots throughout downtown. One handicapped parking space is located on the north Capitol annex on Ottawa Street, please press the call button at the gate to enter.
Accessibility: Capitol and Hall of Justice are fully accessible by stairs and elevators. Wheelchairs available upon request at the Capitol. The large doors atop the main exterior Capitol steps on all sides are closed. Main entry is on the ground floor or Heritage Hall. For ground floor Capitol entry, please proceed to the east (front) side of the building and find the doors beneath the large front steps. Visitors to both the Capitol and Hall of Justice will need to pass through security check. Hall of Justice visitors will need to show a government issued ID.
Capital Area District Libraries Local History Collections Tour - Registration Required
CADL Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933; Take elevator or stairs to basement level to Local History Room.
Monday, October 13
1pm
Please email butlerh@cadl.org to register.
The CADL Local History collections contains more than 4,000 linear feet of archival material and more than 3 terabytes of digital material, in subjects such as the automotive industry, real estate, schools, and personal, business, and government records. Located in a Victorian parlor in CADL’s 1964 mid-century modern building in the heart of downtown Lansing. Join Heidi Butler for a tour of this exemplary example of a local history archive.
Parking and Instructions: Parking is available on the street. City of Lansing parking consists of a kiosk payment system (pay by plate) and the Passport Parking App. Hourly rate varies from $0.75 to $1.50. Flat rate parking is available in various parking structures and surface lots throughout downtown.
Accessibility: Fully handicapped accessible.
Co-Hosted by the Michigan Emerging Museum Professionals.
Michigan Emerging Museum Professionals (MEMP) Meetup
Location TBD
Monday, October 13
1-3pm
The Michigan Emerging Museum Professional (MEMP) Meetup, co-sponsored by MMA and the Michigan EMPs (with support from UM-Flint History), is a relaxed and welcoming opportunity for emerging museum professionals to begin building their network within the Michigan museum community. Designed as a low-key gathering, this event provides a comfortable environment to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for the museum field. Whether you're looking to expand your professional contacts or simply want to engage in casual conversations with others in the industry, this meetup is the perfect starting point.
Attendees can enjoy snacks, making the experience even more enjoyable, and there will be door prizes to add an element of fun. It's an ideal way to ease into networking, meet new people, and build connections that can support your career journey, all in a laid-back setting. Don't miss this chance to get involved and make meaningful connections!
Michigan State Capitol Art Collections Tour - Registration Required
100 North Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
Wednesday, October 15
1pm
Please email scroteau@legislature.mi.gov to register.
Experience the Capitols fine art through the eyes of Artist in Residence Joshua Risner. Learn the nuances of portrait creation, the diverse styles within the collection of portraiture, and the essential role of art conservation. Then explore the Capitol’s expansive decorative art and view a live wood graining demonstration by Decorative Painter Anthony Cairo.
Parking and Instructions: Parking is not provided by the Capitol. City of Lansing parking consists of on-street parking in the blocks surrounding the Capitol with kiosk payment (pay by plate) and the Passport Parking App. Hourly rate varies from $0.75 to $1.50. Flat rate parking is available in various parking structures and surface lots throughout downtown. One handicapped parking space is located on the north Capitol annex on Ottawa Street, please press the call button at the gate to enter.
Accessibility: Fully accessible by stairs and elevators. Wheelchairs available upon request. The large doors atop the main exterior steps on all sides are closed. Main entry is on the ground floor or Heritage Hall. For ground floor entry, please proceed to the east (front) side of the building and find the doors beneath the large front steps. Visitors to the Capitol will pass through a security check.
"Church and State" Historical and Architectural Walking Tour- Registration Required
Begins at Heritage Hall, 323 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933;
Walking tour will include several blocks in downtown Lansing.
Wednesday, October 15
1pm
Please email jmccormick@legislature.mi.gov to register.
Just one block north of the State Capitol stand four large 19th and early 20th century churches. Join Capitol educators on a walking tour of these four architectural gems and the Brutalist State Capitol Complex to the west. Participants will have the chance to enter the churches and learn about the relationship between these church blocks and state government.
Parking and Instructions: Parking is not provided by the Capitol. City of Lansing parking consists of on-street parking in the blocks surrounding the Capitol with kiosk payment (pay by plate) and the Passport Parking App. Hourly rate varies from $0.75 to $1.50. Flat rate parking is available in various parking structures and surface lots throughout downtown. One handicapped parking space is located on the north Capitol annex on Ottawa Street, please press the call button at the gate to enter.
Accessibility: About 1 mile, around a couple city blocks. May include some stairs, but all church buildings are handicapped accessible. Will include lots of standing and walking as we view the churches and enter them. There may be the opportunity to sit inside each building.
Visit the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
240 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI 48933
Wednesday, October 15
1-4pm
Guided tours will be available starting at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.
Discover Lansing’s rich automotive history at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum featuring Oldsmobile, REO Motor Car Company, and more. The museum takes visitors back to the formative years of Oldsmobile when R.E. Olds produced his famed Curved Dash which is credited as being the first mass produced automobile. Visitors can also hear stories of the workers and hop inside a 1954 Olds Super 88 convertible and 1904 Curved Dash.
Show your conference nametag for free entry. Self-guided and guided tours available.
Parking: Onsite, free parking is available.
Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible.
Open House at Meridian Historical Village & Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center
5151 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
Wednesday, October 15
1-4pm
Tour the Meridian Historical Village and the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center. The historical village contains 8 unique 19th Century buildings. Tours are self-guided. The Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center is an Anishinaabe Cultural & Educational Center. Both locations are next to each other and share a parking lot. Show your conference nametag for entry.
Parking: Free, Onsite parking
Accessibility: More information coming soon.2025 Conference Partners
The Michigan Museums Association is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.