Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
4.5
Speciality MuseumsScience MuseumsObservatories & PlanetariumsHistory Museums
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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The Kalamazoo Valley Museum features exhibits on science, technology and the history of Southwest Michigan. The Museum is currently open limited hours with registration. Please visit our website for more information and to register.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Amanda B
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We opted to do this smaller museum over a bigger attraction in town, and I’m so glad we did! My kids (ages 12, 10, and 7) had a great time here. So many exhibits are interactive, and there is also a planetarium. We spent at least three hours here, and they could have easily have spent another hour in the map exhibit.
Written August 3, 2023
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Gerald Barnabas
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
The museum was very interesting and the staff was super helpful! The second floor was super interactive and fun for the kids.
Written July 9, 2023
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R F
7 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Good set up with lots of hands on for kids. Give yourself 2-3 hrs to see all. For adults only, about 1.5h will be about all you need.
...plus 30 for the planetarium show
...plus 30 for the planetarium show
Written August 22, 2022
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bobx77
Florida2,353 contributions
Aug 2022
The admission is free!
But I recommend to buy a planetarium ticket for only $ 3 (including tax!)
The planetarium show was very good; but the star talk afterwards even better.
The museum has a load of hands on exhibits = so the kids will love it.
Me as an adult: I’d liked the history of town on the 2nd floor most.
The only negative thing is:
They don’t offer free parking = so I paid $ 13 in the nearby parking garage
But I recommend to buy a planetarium ticket for only $ 3 (including tax!)
The planetarium show was very good; but the star talk afterwards even better.
The museum has a load of hands on exhibits = so the kids will love it.
Me as an adult: I’d liked the history of town on the 2nd floor most.
The only negative thing is:
They don’t offer free parking = so I paid $ 13 in the nearby parking garage
Written August 13, 2022
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Darin H
Waterford, MI242 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Very good museum. A lot of very neat things on the history of Kalamazoo. Good things to do for younger kids too, so families with kids should really enjoy it also.
It is free too!
It is free too!
Written May 15, 2022
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Carolynn Z
5 contributions
Jan 2021
I have gone to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum a few times! Once for a school trip, a couple times with family and friends, and I would love to go back soon! I highly recommend them to anyone as their interactive exhibits are amazing and I learn so much when I am there!
Written December 2, 2021
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Becky G
4 contributions
May 2021
Awesome Place to visit, Lot of interesting things to see, when you go take your time to be able to enjoy what they have
Written August 18, 2021
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Beth C
Dekalb, United States4 contributions
Jul 2020
We really enjoyed out recent visit here again. It really has great local history. It also has wonderful seasonal exhibitions that we will schedule our yearly visits around. My favorite part is that the Museum is free!! Which makes it affordable for my husband and I to return again and again. Especially with our grandchildren
Written September 10, 2020
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Wesley
2 contributions
Mar 2020
Had a friend in town so checked it out! Lots to do and see! Love how interactive it is! A must see for all ages! Even worth a revisit!
Written May 19, 2020
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September L
2 contributions
Jul 2019
Nice place.. Great place to be no matter what the occasion... I loved it. It wasn't too busy or not enough people. It was just right and wasn't expensive. I saw a movie in the planetarium room and the person who conducted it was professional a s knowledgeable... It was very clean and I have no complaints about this place what do ever.
Written April 26, 2020
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mammateebs
Hebron, IN
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deb752
Milton, MA39 contributions
It's right across from the Radisson.
You might prefer the Kalamazoo House, which would just be a short walk..
Eddie M
North Myrtle Beach, SC2 contributions
The street address and the hours
TripHelp272
Kalamazoo, MI14 contributions
The Kazoo Valley Museum is a great place to go:
1. It is located at 230 North Rose St -in downtown
Kalamazoo
2. The hours are 9-5 most days.
3. Phone: (269) 373-7990
4. Cost: free !! (some programs have a cost)
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- (0.10 km) Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
- (0.15 km) Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
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- (0.55 km) The Kalamazoo House
- (1.16 km) Stuart Avenue Inn
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