Monroe County Museum, Monroe

Name: Monroe County Museum
Address: 126 S Monroe St, Monroe, 48161, United States
Telephone: +1 734-240-7780

#3 among attractions in Monroe

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Monroe County Museum (address: 126 S Monroe St) is a place located in Monroe (Michigan state) and belongs to the category of specialty museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 591 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°54'55"N latitude and 83°23'57"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Monroe County Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Washington & 1st (bus, 4 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: The River Raisin Centre for the Arts (concerts and shows, 1 min walk), Old Village Historic District (neighbourhood, 5 min walk), George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument (monuments and statues, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°54'55"N, 83°23'57"W

Address

126 S Monroe StCentral MonroeMonroe 48161 United States

Contact

+1 734-240-7780

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Monroe County Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District, Sawyer House.

1.2 miE
Museum, Battlefield, National park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Monroe
31 min walk • The River Raisin National Battlefield Park preserves the site of the Battle of Frenchtown as the only national battlefield marking a site of the War of 1812.
~1270 ftNE
Monuments and statues
George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, Monroe
7 min walk • The George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, also known as Sighting the Enemy, is an equestrian statue of General George Armstrong Custer located in Monroe, Michigan.
~1470 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District, Monroe
8 min walk • The St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District is a historic district located at the junction of Elm Avenue and North Monroe Street in the city of Monroe, Michigan.
~1580 ftE
Neighbourhood, Neo-renaissance architecture
Sawyer House, Monroe
8 min walk • The Sawyer House, also known as the Sawyer Homestead and in its previous incarnation as the Navarre House, is a city-owned house located at 320 East Front Street in Monroe, Michigan. It was listed as a Michigan Historic Site on June 19, 1975.
0.6 miSE
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery, Monroe
17 min walk • Woodland Cemetery is a public, city-owned cemetery located at 428 Jerome Street in the city of Monroe in the U.S. state of Michigan. It occupies 10 acres and contains over 6,500 graves. Founded in 1810, it is one of Michigan's oldest public cemeteries. Its oldest burials are veterans who served in the American Revolutionary War.
~120 ftNE
41°54'56"N • 83°23'56"W
The River Raisin Centre for the Arts, Monroe
1 min walk • Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Event space
0.7 miNE
Tudor Revival architecture
St. Mary's Academy Historic District, Monroe
18 min walk • The St. Mary's Academy Historic District is a religious building complex located at 610 W. Elm Avenue in Monroe, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
~1830 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture
Wing–Allore House, Monroe
9 min walk • The Wing–Allore House is a funeral home located at 203 E. Elm Avenue in Monroe. The house was built as a private home, converted to a funeral home in the 1930s, and remains in business as the Allore Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
0.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
East Elm–North Macomb Street Historic District, Monroe
12 min walk • The East Elm–North Macomb Street Historic District is a residential historic district located in the city of Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan. The district was listed as a Michigan Historic Site and added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1982.
~1570 ftNE
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Governor Robert McClelland House, Monroe
8 min walk • The Governor Robert McClelland House is a private residence located at 47 East Elm Avenue in the city of Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan.
~1010 ftS
Neighbourhood
Old Village Historic District, Monroe
5 min walk • The Old Village Historic District is a commercial and residential historic district consisting of the downtown area of the city of Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Monroe County Museum open?

Monroe County Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Monroe County Museum?

Nearby attractions include The River Raisin Centre for the Arts, Monroe (1 min walk), Old Village Historic District, Monroe (5 min walk), George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, Monroe (7 min walk), St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District, Monroe (8 min walk).

How to get to Monroe County Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monroe County Museum:

Bus

Washington & 1st • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (4 min walk)
8th & Cass • Lines: 4 (12 min walk)