Frankenmuth Attractions
Fifteen Franconians from Bavaria arrived in Saginaw Valley in 1845 and named the settlement Frankenmuth, meaning courage of the Franconians. For many years the German language was the principal language of the community as more arrivals reinforced the heritage. The city is also nicknamed "Little Bavaria", which is a drawing card for visitors to visit the Bavarian-themed shops and restaurants.
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
Bronner's has grown from a small sign shop that began in 1945 to a Christmas shop with over 50,000 trims and gifts. Bronner's Silent Night Memorial Chapel is open daily for viewing and meditation. Every evening from dusk to midnight, Bronner's half-mile long Christmas Lane glistens with thousands of twinkling lights.
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
25 Christmas Lane
Frankenmuth, MI 48734-0176
United States
25 Christmas Lane
Frankenmuth, MI 48734-0176
United States
Phone 1 (989) 652-9931
Fax 1 (989) 652-3466
Hours
January 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 21:00 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
June 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 19:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Frankenmuth Historical Museum
Frankenmuth Historical Museum is housed in the former Kern Commercial House Hotel, constructed in 1905. Exhibits highlight the German settlers and history of Frankenmuth. The hands-on displays, videos, and artifacts help visitors understand how Frankenmuth became "Michigan's Little Bavaria."
Frankenmuth Historical Museum
613 South Main Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734-1619
United States
613 South Main Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734-1619
United States
Phone 1 (989) 652-9701
Fax 1 (989) 652-9390
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Frankenmuth Riverboat Tours
Passengers can enjoy a 45-minute narrated tour of the Cass River aboard the "River Queen," an authentic paddle wheel-driven riverboat.
Michigan's Own Inc. - Military and Space Museum
The Military and Space Museum honors Michigan men and women who have served in one or more of the foreign wars and/or the Space Program. It also houses the largest collection of original Medals of Honor on display in the United States, as well as the uniforms of Michigan Space Pioneers, and uniforms and flight suits of all 13 Michigan Astronauts. An exhibit featuring Michigan's POWs and MIAs from the Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars is also available.
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
