Kalamazoo Valley Museum
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is a "hands-on" museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It goes back to 1881. A drive of 4.4 mi reaches Air Zoo.
A museum inside Kalamazoo
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Valley Museum is inside Kalamazoo, which has 36 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1881
Kalamazoo Valley Museum dates from 1881. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek (AZO) has airline service, about 5 miles from Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Kalamazoo Valley Museum
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is a "hands-on" museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The museum is largely aimed at families, and focuses on science, technology, and history. The museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and admission to the facility is free.
The museum's collection dates to an 1881 gift to the Kalamazoo School Board of corals, shells, and rocks from Horace M. Peck, a local banker. In its early years, the museum acquired natural history specimens, ethnographic materials, and antiquities. Currently, the collection includes over 50,000 items.
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- 1881
Staying near Kalamazoo Valley Museum
To stay close, try Kalamazoo (36) and Oshtemo Township (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kalamazoo Valley Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | in town | — | 36 25 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 72,683 | $179K | D− |
| Oshtemo Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 23,971 | $308K | — |
| Portage | 7 mi south | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 49,862 | $262K | C− |
| Texas Township | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 7 hotels | 18,864 | $415K | — |
| Comstock Township | 6 mi east | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 15,512 | $242K | — |
| Battle Creek | 18 mi east | 25 min | 19 14 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 52,021 | $142K | D− |
| Alamo Township | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 3,826 | $259K | — |
| Paw Paw | 17 mi west | 25 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,386 | $148K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Places worth adding lie within 53 miles.
Big draw53 mi Stadium & arenaNotre Dame Stadium
14 mi Theme parkAir Zoo
47 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
46 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
2in town MuseumKalamazoo Institute of Arts
53 mi CaveGrotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame
313 mi MuseumGilmore Car Museum87K visitors a year
48 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkPhoto credits
Notre Dame Stadium: Tysto, Public domain · Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · North Country Trail: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Public domain · Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: 72elyod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame: Know1one1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gilmore Car Museum: Kevin S. Forsyth, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: User Jeffness on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
Questions people have about Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Is Kalamazoo Valley Museum in Kalamazoo?
Yes. It’s inside Kalamazoo, MI.
When is the best time to visit Kalamazoo Valley Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 71–84°.
What is the closest airport to Kalamazoo Valley Museum?
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek (AZO), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 41 miles.
Where should I stay near Kalamazoo Valley Museum?
Kalamazoo (in town, 36 places to stay), Oshtemo Township (6 mi, 8 places to stay) and Portage (7 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from Kalamazoo
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