Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, Regional history museum in Alpena, United States.
The Besser Museum features exhibits dedicated to art, science, and regional history across multiple galleries and outdoor spaces within its complex.
The museum's Avenue of Shops recreates an 1890s commercial district, complete with the Green School, Spratt Church, and McKay Log Cabin structures.
The museum displays artifacts from Native American communities alongside works by artists including Cezanne, Renoir, Dali, Picasso, and Chihuly.
Located at 491 Johnson Street, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from noon to 4 PM.
The facility contains Northeast Michigan's only planetarium theater, which presents astronomical shows and educational programs throughout the week.
Location: Alpena
Fee: Yes
Address: 491 Johnson Street 49707 Alpena
Email: bessermuseum@bessermuseum.org
Website: https://bessermuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 45.08081,-83.44845
Latest update: December 2, 2025 02:23
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