Bay City Attractions
Bay City is a major distribution point for industry and agriculture. Shipping and commerce have been the foundation of Bay City since 1900, which was the demise of the lumber industry.
Bay County Historical Society Museum
The development of Bay County is displayed through period rooms, and exhibits that pertain to agriculture, American Indian culture, the fur trade, lumber and shipbuilding.
Bay County Historical Society
321 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
United States
321 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
United States
Phone 1 (989) 893-5733
Fax 1 (989) 893-5741
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Saginaw Bay Visitors Center
Located in the Bay City State Recreation Area, the center has exhibits that feature life in the wetlands as well as a 1,700-acre refuge with over 100 species of birds. Nature trails, observation towers, a 300-foot boardwalk and a fishing pier are also found here.
Hours
January 1 to May 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 26 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 7 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
