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Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI

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Kalamazoo Valley Museum

A hands-on museum in downtown Kalamazoo focused on science, technology, and local history, with a strong family orientation.

230 North Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 · Kalamazoo, MI

About Kalamazoo Valley Museum

The Kalamazoo Valley Museum occupies three floors in downtown Kalamazoo and offers interactive exhibits aimed largely at families. Visitors can explore science, technology, and regional history, visit a planetarium, and spend time in a children's area. The museum also holds a large collection of local cultural and historical artifacts and documents, and it runs educational programs for schools and groups. It is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

  • #science
  • #history
  • #family-friendly
  • #planetarium
  • #hands-on

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