Kalamazoo Valley Museum facts for kids
The back of the Museum. A pedestrian stands in the foreground.
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| Established | 1881 |
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| Location | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Type | History, Science, Technology |
| Collection size | 50,000 |
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is a super fun, "hands-on" museum located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It's a great place for families to explore! This museum focuses on exciting topics like science, technology, and history. The best part? It's completely free to visit!
The museum's amazing collection started way back in 1881. A local banker named Horace M. Peck gave the Kalamazoo School Board a gift of corals, shells, and rocks. Over the years, the museum grew, adding many natural history items and ancient artifacts. Today, it has over 50,000 cool things to see!
You can also visit the museum's awesome planetarium. It has 109 seats and shows many different programs. These shows are perfect for school groups and anyone who loves learning about space.
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Discovering Museum Exhibits
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum always has something new to see! They often bring in special traveling exhibits. But they also have several amazing exhibits that are always there for you to explore.
The Mystery of the Mummy
This exhibit is all about an ancient Egyptian mummy! She is 2,300 years old and comes from the Akhmim region of ancient Egypt. The mummy was given to the museum in 1928.
You can learn how scientists use cool tools like radiocarbon dating (to find out how old something is), CT-scans, and X-rays. They even used these to create a forensic reconstruction of what the mummy might have looked like! This exhibit also shows other artifacts from the museum's Egyptian collection.
Science in Motion Gallery
Get ready to get hands-on in the Science in Motion gallery! This area has three main parts: Energy, Human Body, and Technology. You can see, touch, feel, hear, and discover how science works. It's a great way to learn by doing!
On the Trail of History
Want to know more about Kalamazoo? This exhibit tells the story of the city's past. You can learn all about the history and heritage of Kalamazoo.
Kalamazoo Direct To You
Did you know many famous products come from Kalamazoo? This exhibit shows off some of them! You can see things like Gibson guitars, Kalamazoo stoves, and medical equipment from Stryker. It's cool to see what Kalamazoo has created!
