Ann Arbor - University of Michigan

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.

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.

Located next to the central campus, Nichols Arboretum allows visitors to follow nature trails through grounds with more than 400 labeled tree species.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) opened a 53,000-square-foot expansion and major restoration of its historic, 41,000-square-foot home, Alumni Memorial Hall. The $41.9 million transformation was designed by architect Brad Cloepfil and his team. This facility houses collections displays, temporary exhibitions, programs and provides educational exploration.

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.