Arts and Culture
Museums I Art Galleries I Performing Arts I Antique Shopping Guide
Marquette History Museum
213 North Front Street
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 226-3571
www.marquettecohistory.org
Established in 1918 the museum hosts many interactive exhibits for the whole family
Northern Michigan University Archives Harden Learning Resources Center
1401 Presque Isle Ave.
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 227-1225
www.nmu.edu
Final Repository for the historical records of NMU and the central Upper Peninsula.
DeVos Art Museum
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Ave.
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 227-1481
www.art.nmu.edu
The DeVos Art Museum grew directly out of Lee Hall Gallery, which was established in 1975. The Museum host and curates exhibitions, from nationally and internationally recognized artists.
Negaunee Historical Museum
303 East Main St.
Negaunee, MI. 49866
(906) 475-4614
Negaunee's rich history is preserved in a four-story museum located near the heart of the business district. Come experience the place where early iron ore miners descended into the underground mines, tunneling below the city.
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
501 W. Euclid St.
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
(906) 485-1882
www.cliffsshaft.org
See local Historical Artifacts representing the local Community during the Great Mining Era.
Marquette Maritime Museum
300 Lakeshore Blvd.
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 226-2006
www.mqtmaritimemuseum.com
Visit the Lake Superior shoreline museum to learn of Marquette's rich maritime history.
The U.P. Children's Museum
123 Baraga Ave.
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 226-3911
www.upcmkids.org
Bring your imagination and see first-hand the wonders of the world through the eyes of Upper Peninsula youth.
Michigamme Historical Museum
P.O. Box 220
Main Street
Michigamme, MI. 49861
(906) 323-6608
Found just off U.S. Highway 41 resting on the hills overlooking Lake Michigamme, the museum marks over 125 years of local history through artifacts, memorabilia and antiques. Open daily May through September, Admission is free.
Michigan Iron Industry Museum
73 Forge Rd.
Negaunee, MI. 49866
(906) 475-7857
www.michigan.gov/ironindustrymuseum
In the forested ravines of the Marquette Iron Range, the Museum overlooks the Carp River and the site of the first Iron forge in the Lake Superior region.
U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame
610 Palms Ave.
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
(906) 485-6326
www.skihall.com
The Museum pays tribute to Olympic skiers and offers a historical perspective of the sport.
Art on the Rocks
Artisan's Gallery and Clay Studio
632 Teal Lake Rd.
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
(906) 485-1194
Offering locally produced fine art and original handcrafted work.
Fire Center Studio
701 North Third Street
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
(906) 486-4454
Working Art Studio
Marquette Arts and Culture Center Gallery Gifts
217 North Front Street
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 228-0472
www.lakesuperiortheatre.com
Featuring unique art and gifts by local U.P. artists.
Michigamme Moonshine Art Gallery
136 East Main Street
Michigamme, MI. 49861
(906) 323-6546
From realism to abstract, a microcosm of modern art, also featuring various exhibits of Great Lakes Artists.
The Studio Gallery
2905 Lakeshore Blvd.
Marquette, Mi. 49855
(906) 228-2466
Original Paintings, sculptures, jewelry and contemporary wall pieces
Art U.P. Style
315 South Front
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 226-6154
Featuring the original works of local artists and unique handcrafted gifts
Oasis Gallery
505 N. Third Street
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 225-1377
A contemporary gallery featuring youth , one-person and group displays, national and international exhibits.
Superior View Gallery
156 W. Washington St.
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 225-1952
The largest private collection of historic images, and old photos on display and available for purchase. Superior View also houses Upper Peninsula's only Museum of Photography.
Hiawatha Music Festival
Marquette Arts & Culture Center
217 North Front St.
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 228-0472
Located in the lower level of the Peter White Library, the Arts & Culture Center hosts musical and lecture series, and regional and national exhibits monthly. The museum offers classes and workshops in various art mediums.
Lake Superior Theatre
300 West Baraga Ave.
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 227-7625
Come to our Lakeside Theatre and enjoy several productions, held in a converted boathouse, sitting between the picturesque Marquette Lighthouse and the popular Lower Harbor Park.
Marquette Symphony Orchestra
(906) 228-0472
The Orchestra plays four concerts in a season – usually September, November, February and May. Come enjoy the same music the major symphony orchestras might play.
For Tickets www.nmu.edu/tickets.html
Forest Roberts Theatre – NMU
1401 Presque Isle Ave.
Marquette, MI. 49855
For Tickets
www.nmu.edu/tickets/theatre.html
Experience a variety of theatrical productions from Broadway musicals to classical and contemporary classics.
Pine Mountain Music Festival
P.O. Box 406
Hancock, MI. 49930
888-309-7861
Every summer the festival produces fully staged professional opera, with orchestra and projected English titles. Included are symphony and chamber music, as well as a variety of other concerts.
Peninsula Arts Appreciation Council
218 Iron St.
Negaunee, MI. 49866
(906) 475-7188
The PAAC is the oldest community theatre in Marquette County. Local actors ranging in age from youth to seasoned performers, present a line up of productions in Negaunee’s historic, century old Vista Theatre.
The Antique Village
2296 U.S. 41 South
Harvey, MI. 49855
(906) 249-3040
Butler Theater Antique
119 S. Main St.
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
(906) 486-8680
Fagan’s
333 W. Washington St.
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 228-4311
Fire Center Studio
701 N. 3rd. St.
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 486-4454
Flirty Gerty’s
212 Cleveland Ave.
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
(906) 486-8777
Kate’s Collectibles
28 U.S. 41 East
Negaunee, MI. 49866
(906) 475-4443
Midtown Bakery Cafe & Antiques
317 Iron St.
Negaunee, MI. 49866
(906) 475-0064
Old Bank Building Antiques
331 Iron St.
Negaunee, MI. 49866
(906) 475-4777
Remember When Antiques
209 S. Front St.
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 228-2010
Treasures & Pleasures
121 S. Main St.
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
(906) 485-4390