Michigan Iron Industry Museum

73 Forge Road, Negaunee, MI 49866
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Amid the forested ravines of the Marquette Iron Range, the Michigan Iron Industry Museum overlooks the Carp River and the site of the first iron forge in the Lake Superior region. The museum highlights the state's iron mining industry, which has flourished for more than 125 years. The museum has several examples of different technology developed by iron mining companies to better extract ore from the earth, but it also shares the stories of everyday life in mining communities. Visitors can view artifacts depicting not only work, but play in the Upper Peninsula.

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum is open year-round on the following schedule:
• May 1 – September 30: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• October 1 – April 30: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Local: (906) 475-7857
Fax: (906) 475-9221

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
MZ854 | October 2023
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to learn about mining operations and local history. First rate!
Wonderful small museum with first rate displays, artifacts and an informative short film to provide an overview of local mining history. This was a first visit to the area, and the stop was a bit out...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Neil B | September 2023
Fabulous small museum
This is a first rate small museum. The Michigan iron industry is a niche topic but the museum absolutely nails it. Really good history of the industry from the early days to the present. Covers...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
cindymP794CU | September 2023
Excellent
This museum is a great follow-up to the Marquette Iron Docks. Watch the film first to get a better understanding of how iron ore in Michigan began. There are many excellent exhibits and several have...
Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Camda | September 2023
Well worth a visit
Well worth a visit, this museum tells you so much about the area where iron ore is so important and what part it played in the history of the area. We went as wanted to know more about our Cornish...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
TrailBlazer819227 | July 2023
Iron Ore Gem
A trip to the Iron ore museum will tell you all the history of the industry and the area. What a wonderful museum and the exhibits were superb and top quality!

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5

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Amenities
Features
  • Accessibility
  • Historical Site
  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Open Year-round
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

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