A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, currently located on the campus of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, is the official mineral museum of the state of Michigan and is a heritage site of the Keweenaw National Historical Park. Around it, Keweenaw (3.2 mi) comes first on our list. For mild weather, aim for June to September (68–78°F highs).
A museum inside Houghton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 8°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Houghton
A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum is inside Houghton, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Houghton County Memorial (CMX) has airline service, about 5 miles from A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, currently located on the campus of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, is the official mineral museum of the state of Michigan and is a heritage site of the Keweenaw National Historical Park. The museum is named for professor Arthur Edmund Seaman, who worked at Michigan Tech in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was the museum's curator from 1928 until 1937.
The mineral collection was established in the 19th century, and by 1890 numbered 27,000 specimens. The museum currently houses over 36,000 specimens from around the world. Many of these specimens are native generally to Michigan, and more specifically to the Lake Superior region. The Copper Pavilion just outside is home to the Guinness World Record holder for largest boulder of copper weighing 19 tons and pulled from the bottom of Lake Superior.
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Bases for A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
Lodging nearby is in Houghton (10) and Calumet Township (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | in town | — | 10 10 hotels | 8,560 | $255K | B+ |
| Calumet Township | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 13 3 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 6,309 | $100K | — |
| Portage Township | 11 mi south | 15 min | 8 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 3,234 | $205K | — |
| Hancock | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 4,596 | $166K | B+ |
| Adams Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins | 2,565 | $118K | — |
| Laurium | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 4 4 inns & B&Bs | 1,891 | $126K | A |
| Franklin Township | 3 mi north | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 1,534 | $197K | — |
| Lake Linden | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 1,041 | $97K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Also within 69 miles are these.
Big draw47 mi LakeLake Superior
63 mi National ParkIsle Royale National Park29K visitors a year
31 mi MountainMount Arvon
13 mi National Historical ParkKeweenaw National Historical Park35K visitors a year
68 mi Ancient siteSS Kamloops
63 mi LighthouseStannard Rock Light
60 mi MuseumCliffs Shaft Mine Museum32 mi Ski areaMount Bohemia21 runs · 814 ft verticalPhoto credits
Lake Superior: NASA, Public domain · Isle Royale National Park: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Mount Arvon: Yinan Chen, Public Domain · Keweenaw National Historical Park: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SS Kamloops: National Park Service, Public domain · Stannard Rock Light: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum in questions
Is A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum in Houghton?
Yes. It’s inside Houghton, MI.
When is the best time to visit A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–78°.
What is the closest airport to A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum?
Houghton County Memorial (CMX), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum?
Houghton (in town, 10 places to stay), Calumet Township (11 mi, 13 places to stay) and Portage Township (11 mi, 8 places to stay).
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