Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo

Name: Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Address: 230 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, 49007-5803, United States
Telephone: +1 800-772-3370

#9 among attractions in Kalamazoo

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Facts and practical information

The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is a "hands-on" museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The museum is largely aimed at families, and focuses on science, technology, and history. The museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and admission to the facility is free. ()

Established: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 42°17'34"N, 85°35'4"W

Address

230 N Rose StKalamazoo Central Business DistrictKalamazoo 49007-5803 United States

Contact

+1 800-772-3370

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Day trips

Kalamazoo Valley Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Red Arrow Golf Course, Bronson Park, University Arena, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

0.8 miE
42°17'33"N • 85°34'7"W
Red Arrow Golf Course, Kalamazoo
21 min walk • Golf
~1060 ftS
Park
Bronson Park, Kalamazoo
6 min walk • Bronson Park Historic District is a historic district in Kalamazoo, Michigan, consisting of Bronson Park and the surrounding government, religious, and civic buildings. It is roughly bounded by South Rose, South Park, West Lovell, and West Michigan Avenues. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
1.4 miSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
University Arena, Kalamazoo
36 min walk • University Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
~1610 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Observatories and planetariums
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo
8 min walk • The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is a non-profit art museum and school in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
~340 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo
2 min walk • The Kalamazoo Mall, the first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall in the United States, is a section of Burdick Street in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. Built for $60,000 and opened in 1959, the pedestrian mall became the first of several hundred built in the United States.
0.6 miSW
Theater, Tudor Revival architecture
Chenery Auditorium, Kalamazoo
17 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.
~1880 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Augustine, Kalamazoo
10 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.
1.1 miE
Park, Baseball field, Playground
Soisson-Rapacz-Clason Field, Kalamazoo
29 min walk • Soisson-Rapacz-Clason Field, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a 2,200 seat multipurpose stadium. Its primary tenants are Kalamazoo Christian High School, Hackett Catholic Central High School and Kalamazoo FC of USL League Two.
0.8 miW
Universities and schools
Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo
22 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.
~1280 ftS
Library
Kalamazoo Public Library, Kalamazoo
7 min walk • The Kalamazoo Public Library is an independent district library in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that serves about 120,000 people, has a salaried staff of 90, and spends about $10 million annually. The library consists of the central branch downtown, and four branch libraries.
~1600 ftS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
State Theater, Kalamazoo
8 min walk • The State Theatre also known as the Kalamazoo State Theatre in Kalamazoo, Michigan was designed by renowned architect John Eberson and built by founder Colonel William Butterfield in 1927. The Kalamazoo State is one of the very few remaining atmospheric picture palaces still intact.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kalamazoo Valley Museum open?

Kalamazoo Valley Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kalamazoo Valley Museum?

Nearby attractions include Rickman House, Kalamazoo (3 min walk), Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo (5 min walk), Bronson Park, Kalamazoo (6 min walk), Haymarket Historic District, Kalamazoo (6 min walk).

How to get to Kalamazoo Valley Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kalamazoo Valley Museum:

Bus

Kalamazoo Transportation Center (5 min walk)

Train

Kalamazoo (5 min walk)