Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

Name: Western Michigan University
Address: 1903 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, 49008, United States
Telephone: +1 616-780-4141

#15 among attractions in Kalamazoo

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Western Michigan University is a public research university in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo. Its enrollment, as of the Fall 2019 semester, was 21,470. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". ()

Alternative names: Established: 1903 (121 years ago)Coordinates: 42°16'58"N, 85°36'41"W

Address

1903 West Michigan AveWestern Michigan University-KRPHKalamazoo 49008 United States

Contact

+1 616-780-4141

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Western Michigan University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: University Arena, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Chenery Auditorium, Miller Auditorium.

~820 ftE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
University Arena, Kalamazoo
4 min walk • University Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
1.3 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Observatories and planetariums
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo
33 min walk • The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is a non-profit art museum and school in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
1.1 miE
Theater, Tudor Revival architecture
Chenery Auditorium, Kalamazoo
28 min walk • Kalamazoo's Old Central High School, also known as the Community Education Center, is an educational building located at 714 South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
~1700 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo
9 min walk • James W. Miller Auditorium is a performance venue at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It opened on January 12, 1968, with a ceremony that included WMU's third president, James W.
~1740 ftSW
Museum, Art, Art gallery
Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Kalamazoo
9 min walk • James and Lois Richmond Center for Visual Arts is a visual arts center at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It was opened on March 9, 2007 and was dedicated on Thursday, April 12, 2007. Along with Kohrman Hall Studios, the Richmond Center for VIsual Arts houses the Gwen Frostic School of Art.
1.2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Augustine, Kalamazoo
31 min walk • Cathedral of Saint Augustine is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It is the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo.
0.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo
19 min walk • Kalamazoo College, also known as K College or simply K, is a private liberal arts college founded in 1833 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The college campus is located immediately east of Western Michigan University. The school was founded by American Baptist ministers, but today it maintains no religious affiliation.
0.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Henderson Castle, Kalamazoo
20 min walk • Henderson Castle, built in 1895, is a large privately owned home located on the steep West Main Hill overlooking downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The castle has been recently renovated and is under new ownership. The building is open to the public.
~1940 ftNW
Convention center, Event space
Fetzer Center, Kalamazoo
10 min walk • The John E. Fetzer Center is a conference center and special events facility at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. It was opened in 1983 and named for the radio pioneer and Detroit Tigers owner John Fetzer. The facility’s lounge and exhibition area features a display of Fetzer’s life and accomplishments.
0.9 miNE
Victorian architecture
Alonzo T. Prentice House, Kalamazoo
24 min walk • The Alonzo T. Prentice House is a single-family home located at 839 West Lovell Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
~330 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture
The Oaklands, Kalamazoo
2 min walk • The Oaklands is a bed and breakfast owned by Western Michigan University, located at 1815 West Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Western Michigan University open?

Western Michigan University is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Western Michigan University?

Nearby attractions include The Oaklands, Kalamazoo (2 min walk), University Arena, Kalamazoo (4 min walk), Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo (9 min walk), Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Kalamazoo (9 min walk).