126 South Monroe Street
Monroe, Michigan 48161
Museum: 734.240.7780
Archives: 734.240.7790
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At the Monroe County Museum, we fuel and cultivate our visitors' curiosity through the exploration of Monroe County's rich and varied stories, joining together to unearth meaning and illuminate relevant connections between the past, present, and future.
2021 Hours of Operation
Monroe County Museum
126 South Monroe Street
Monroe, Michigan 48161
Sundays: 12 pm to 5 pm
Thursdays through Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm
Monroe County Archives
126 South Monroe Street
Monroe, Michigan 48161
(Located on the second floor of the museum.)
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the Monroe County Archives are closed. Please call or email Local History Division staff with research requests.
Territorial Park
3815 North Custer Road
Monroe, Michigan 48162
Grounds: Open year round
Structures: Currently closed.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum
1095 North Dixie Highway
Monroe, Michigan 48162
Memorial: Open year round
Museum: May through September, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 12 pm to 4 pm
Suggested Admission for All Sites
Monroe County, Michigan Residents: Free (donations are accepted)
Non-Residents: Suggested donation of $5 per adult, $3.00 per child/student (5 yrs-17), under 5 years FREE.
Parking
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About the Monroe County Museum System
The Monroe County Museum is a department of the County of Monroe, Michigan. We manage the County Museum located in downtown Monroe, Michigan and the Territorial Park on the River Raisin in Frenchtown and Raisinville Townships which includes the 1789 Navarre-Anderson Trading Post, 1810 Navarre-Morris Kitchen, Replica French-Canadian Barn and Bake Oven, and the 1864 Papermill School. With the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 142, we assist in the operations of the Vietnam Veterans Museum located in Heck Park in Monroe, Michigan.
For a complete listing of our staff members and current Trustees, look to our Directory. Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public and are usually held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Check our Calendar for any changes to this schedule, such as change of venue or meeting cancellation, as well as information about our scheduled events and programs for all ages. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, Board of Trustee meetings may be held via Zoom.
2021 Spirit of Service Awards - To Be Announced
We will begin accepting applications for the 2021 Spirit of Service Awards in late Spring 2021.
2021 Historical Projects Fund Application
We are now accepting applications for the 2021 Historical Projects Fund - Fall Disbursement are due by Saturday, April 17, 2021. Click HERE to download a fillable application.
Volunteer Application
Interested in becoming a volunteer for the Monroe County Museum System? Click HERE for an application.
Vision For A New Decade
What does the Monroe County Museum System have planned for the next ten years? Click HERE to read our Vision For A New Decade.