Kingman Museum
Kingman Museum is a natural history museum and planetarium located at 175 Limit Street, on the grounds of Leila Arboretum, in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1934. A drive of 19 mi reaches Air Zoo.
A museum inside Battle Creek
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Battle Creek
Kingman Museum is inside Battle Creek, which has 19 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1934
Kingman Museum dates from 1934. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Kingman Museum
Kingman Museum is a natural history museum and planetarium located at 175 Limit Street, on the grounds of Leila Arboretum, in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Its mission is to promote an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, the universe, and human cultures.
The museum's collections include several thousand artifacts, many of which are displayed in permanent and temporary exhibitions. The vast majority of the collection, however, is in storage. In 2007 the museum received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to physically inventory and catalog every item in its collection, scheduled for completion in August 2009.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1934
Lodging near Kingman Museum
The first towns with rooms are Battle Creek (19) and Emmett Township (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kingman Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | in town | — | 19 14 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 52,021 | $142K | D− |
| Emmett Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 11,712 | $220K | D |
| Kalamazoo | 20 mi west | 30 min | 36 25 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 72,683 | $179K | D− |
| Bedford Township | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 4 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 9,145 | $142K | — |
| Marshall | 13 mi east | 20 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 6,800 | $174K | C+ |
| Comstock Township | 14 mi west | 20 min | 5 5 hotels | 15,512 | $242K | — |
| Marshall Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 3 3 motels | 3,162 | $272K | — |
| Charleston Township | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,895 | $245K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Kingman Museum
Also within 69 miles are these.
Big draw69 mi Stadium & arenaNotre Dame Stadium
119 mi Theme parkAir Zoo
50 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
42 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
46 mi MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year27 mi Zoo & aquariumBinder Park Zoo
48 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
313 mi MuseumGilmore Car Museum87K visitors a yearPhoto 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 · Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: User Jeffness on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Gilmore Car Museum: Kevin S. Forsyth, CC BY-SA 3.0
Your questions on Kingman Museum
Is Kingman Museum in Battle Creek?
Yes. It’s inside Battle Creek, MI.
When is the best time to visit Kingman Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
What is the closest airport to Kingman Museum?
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek (AZO), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 41 miles.
Where should I stay near Kingman Museum?
Battle Creek (in town, 19 places to stay), Emmett Township (7 mi, 11 places to stay) and Kalamazoo (20 mi, 36 places to stay).
Questions for Battle Creek
Be the first to share a tip in Battle Creek’s Town Square.
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