Marquette Attractions
Named in honor of the Jesuit priest and explorer Jacques Marquette, it was first settled in 1849 as a shipping center. Marquette has Lake Superior as its eastern boundary with over 80 miles of beaches, five lighthouses, and 24 miles of underwater preserve.
Marquette County History Museum
The Marquette County Historical Museum houses all types of artifacts, photographs, maps, archives and library materials relevant to the history of the Upper Great Lakes region. Pioneer artifacts, mining and lumber displays are featured.
Marquette County Historical Museum
213 North Front Street
Marquette, MI 49855-4220
United States
213 North Front Street
Marquette, MI 49855-4220
United States
Phone 1 (906) 226-3571
Fax 1 (906) 226-0919
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Marquette Maritime Museum
The Marquette Maritime Museum is housed in the old City Waterworks building. The building is a one story, stone, Richardsonian Romanesque style structure. The maritime heritage of Marquette and Lake Superior is chronicled through boats and models, a lighthouse lense collection, photographs and charts that are on display.
Hours
May 15 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Presque Isle Park
Presque Isle offers year-round recreational opportunities. In summer, it offers swimming, boating, fishing and sandy beaches. Visitors in winter can enjoy a variety of ice and snow activities.
Upper Peninsula Children's Museum
The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum engages families in interactive exhibits featuring science, nature, weather, a recreated retail store and a youth studio.
Upper Peninsula Children's Museum
123 West Baraga Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855-4744
United States
123 West Baraga Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855-4744
United States
Phone 1 (906) 226-3911
Fax 1 (906) 228-4712
Hours
| 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 | 19:30 | 20:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
