Museums and Galleries
Campbell Street Gallery - 231-215-0173 - email
Gitchee Gumee Agate and History Museum - A wonderful geological and historical museum. On Brazel Street across from the Community Center. Owner: Karen Brzys - 906.494.2590 or email
Light Keeper's House Museum - Step back in time to the early 1900s and discover the life of the early lightkeepers. On Coast Guard Point next to the inner range light. Owner: Grand Marais Historical Society - Open 1:00 to 4:00 daily, June - September or by Appt. E-mail
Old Post Office Museum - The fascinating history of Grand Marais is on display, from the earliest peoples to the present day. On Lake Avenue. Owner: Grand Marais Historical Society - Open 1:00 to 4:00 daily, June - September or by Appt. E-mail
Pickle Barrel House Museum - Possibly Michigan's most unique house! This 16-foot high barrel has been restored to its condition as a cottage, built for author/illustrator William Donahey who created the famout Teenie Weenie characters. Owner: Grand Marais Historical Society - Open 1:00 to 4:00 daily, June - September or by Appt. E-mail
Pickle Barrel Historic Iris Garden - this is an official display garden of the Historic Iris Preservation Society, featuring over 80 historic irises dating as far back as the 1600s. Historic local irises are also on display. An informative article about the garden is located at the Gardening Gone Wild website. Located on the grounds of the Pickle Barrel House Museum; open during daylight hours. E-mail
AuSable Light Station - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - open in the summer; guided tours.