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Ann Arbor - University of Michigan

The University has long since outgrown the original 40 acres that were donated to aid in the selection of Ann Arbor as a new home for the school. It has now grown to 2,800 acres. Some of the Gothic buildings include the Law Quadrangle, the Power Center for the Performing Arts and the Natural Science Museum.

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University of Michigan

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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology houses over 100,00 objects from Mediterranean civilizations. The Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Gallery feature objects related to funerary practices, domestic materials as well as a full-scale reconstruction of a house and courtyard. The Greek and Roman gallery house sculpture, pottery, glass and other objects.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:0013:0013:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Tips
Donations accepted.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Matthaei Botanical Gardens features 350-acres of diverse plant life. Outdoor nature trails wind through various habitats native to Michigan while the indoor Conservatory offers visitors a rare glimpse of plants from around the world.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close16:3016:3020:0016:3016:3016:3016:30
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 5.00
Child 18 & under$ 2.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Free admission Wednesdays 12:00 to 20:00.
Discounts on
Monday
Facilities
Gift shop
Nichols Arboretum
Located next to the central campus, Nichols Arboretum allows visitors to follow nature trails through grounds with more than 400 labeled tree species.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunrise
CloseSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunset
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Phoenix Memorial Laboratory
Phoenix Memorial Laboratory is a tribute to University of Michigan faculty, students, and staff who died in service to our country in World War II. It was designed specifically to accommodate research of peaceful uses of atomic energy.
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History
Permanent exhibits at the University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History feature natural sciences and anthropology. The extensive collection highlights dinosaurs and other prehistoric life, Michigan wildlife, Native American culture, anthropology, geology, and a planetarium.
Address
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History
1109 Geddes Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079
United States
Phone 1 (734) 764-0478
Fax 1 (734) 647-2767
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0012:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Tips
Donations accepted.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Western art from the 6th century to present as well as Near and Far Eastern art, African art, prints and drawings are on display. Concerts and family programs are also offered.
Address
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1300
United States
Phone 1 (734) 764-0395
Fax 1 (734) 764-3731
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips
$5 suggested donation is appreciated.
William L. Clements Library
The William L. Clements Library houses original manuscripts, maps and rare books for the study of American history and culture from the 15th to the early 20th century.
Address
William L. Clements Library
909 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190
United States
Phone 1 (734) 764-2347
Fax 1 (734) 647-0716
Hours
June 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:00ClosedClosed
Close17:4517:4517:4517:4511:45
September 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:00ClosedClosed
Close16:4516:4516:4519:4516:45
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
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