Drew K.
6/2/2011
This museum is impressive. It is free, the lay out makes sense...and the items they have collected are really something. The proprietors are gracious people. This little place is worth your...
Fort de Buade Museum
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334 N State St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Boasting an impresive collection, the Fort de Buade museum houses items spanning more than 17,000 years, including Native Amerian artifacts, Colt firearems, and the enigmatic Newberry Stones. Every history buff will find something to pique their interest. Located within the museum is the McKenney & Hall Gallery, a stunning showcase featuring digtal imiages of Native American dignitaries from the early 1800s who visited Washington D.C. The oil portraits were destroyed by fire in 1865, but thanks to the foresight of Thomas McKenney, head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs at that time, lithographs had been created and preserved the images for the future. The complete set of copies of 120 portraits hang in the gallery. Admission to museum is by donation. Visit our webpage for current events and hours of operation and current . Tour groups welcome by appointment. Fort de Buade Museum is owned and operated by the Michilimackinac Historical Society
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4.06 reviews
ryan k.
6/28/2010
Fort de Baude Museum is a really cool place to check out when in St. Ignace. It sits in the middle of the downtown strip along State Street and could easily be overlooked when just passing by....
mary b.
9/5/2012
Charming and amazing American history focused on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We were dumbfounded at the extent and excellence of the offerings. A MUST. Great for children. No fixed cost,...
Geli V.
9/10/2014
This place made me sad. I would not call it a museum. It's really a collection of stuff - stuff that may or may not be authentic. Nothing was labeled well, and some of it was downright fake (look...
Michelle H.
10/19/2014
What a little gem of a museum and it's free! I love local history and I find this area fascinating. The staff were readily on hand to answer questions and offer additional information.
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