Lansing, MI Attractions
Lansing became the permanent state capital in 1847, even though at the time the site consisted of a log cabin and sawmill. Once it was decided, the town began to grow with a total of 4,000 residents by 1859.
Carl G. Fenner Nature Center
The Carl G. Fenner Nature Center has 4 miles of nature trails, an herb garden, a butterfly garden and a visitor center with reptiles, amphibians, native birds and environmental displays.
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Impression 5 Science Center
Housed in a renovated century-old building, Impression 5 Science Center is a hands-on museum with a computer and chemistry lab, as well as energy, biology, medicine and physics displays.
Impression 5 Science Center
200 Museum Drive
Lansing, MI 48933-1914
United States
200 Museum Drive
Lansing, MI 48933-1914
United States
Phone 1 (517) 485-8116
Fax 1 (517) 485-8125
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Facilities
Gift shop
Michigan Historical Museum
The Michigan Historical Museum tells Michigan's story from prehistoric times to the 1900's on the second floor, exhibits about "Michigan in the 20th Century" are located on the third floor, and changing exhibits with themes ranging from underwater archaeology to Civil War flags are on the first floor.
Michigan Museum of Surveying
The Museum of Surveying is dedicated to the profession of surveying and mapping. The collection features survey artifacts, early instruments, and historical literature. Exhibits trace the development of surveying from its ancient origins in Mesopotamia to modern equipment and techniques.
Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame
The goal of the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame is to give visibility to Michigan women artists, photographers, and sculptors. Collections include paintings, portraits and a collection of women's suffrage postcards. The photographic collection features portraits of Michigan women.
All values are in United States Dollars
Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame
213 West Main Street
Lansing, MI 48933-2315
United States
213 West Main Street
Lansing, MI 48933-2315
United States
Phone 1 (517) 484-1880
Fax 1 (517) 372-0170
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 2.50 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 2.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 1.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Minibeast Zooseum and Education Center
Minibeast Zooseum is an insect, spider and macroinvertebrate zoo and museum. The Zooseum features a minibeast zoo, hands-on exhibits, resource center and library, as well as outdoor gardens and trails. Visitors can meet bugs eye to eye and learn from a professional entomologist!
Parking
Free
Potter Park Zoo
The Potter Park Zoo houses over 100 species including primates, lions, penguins, snow leopards, rhinoceroses, reptiles, and birds. Light shows are presented from late November through December.
All values are in United States Dollars
Potter Park Zoo
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912-1646
United States
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912-1646
United States
Phone 1 (517) 483-4222
Fax 1 (517) 316-3894
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 8.00 |
| Child 16 & under | $ 2.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Artifacts and documents at R.E. Olds Transportation Museum trace the history of area transportation from 1883 to the present. Antique vehicles, automotive memorabilia as well as aircraft, bicycles and carriages are displayed. The range of automobiles includes the first Oldsmobile, built in 1897 to the first 1966 Toronado off the assembly line.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
State Capitol
Originally opened in 1879, it was modeled after the United States Capitol in Washington D.C.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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