Arts and Culture
Area Tours Museums I Art Galleries I Performing Arts I Antique Shopping Guide
Marquette Country Tours
809 West College Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-6167
Specializing in historic sightseeing and outdoor adventure trips for both small and large groups. Deluxe transportation and professional guide service provided. Open year round.
Tilden Mine Tours
4501 M-553
Marquette, MI 49855
(888) 578-6489
Regularly scheduled tours of an operating iron ore mine are available during the summer. See first hand how iron ore is mined from open pits and walk through the plant where the ore is processed. Tours run Tu e.-Sat. from June-August. Reservations highly recommended.
"Anatomy of a Murder"
Self-Guided Tours
Marquette Country Convention & Visitors Bureau
337 West Washington Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-7749/(800) 544-4321
Tour the sites associated with the filming of the 1959 Movie "Anatomy of a Murder" with a self-guided brochure available at the Marquette Country Convention & Visitors Bureau, or online at marquettecountry.org. Based on the best-selling novel by Ishpeming defense attorney and author John Volker, the courtroom drama is a true story of his experience successfully defending an Army Lieutenant charged with shooting a bartender in Big Bay, Michigan. The film was directed and produced by Otto Preminger and starred Jimmy Stewart and Lee Remick.
Marquette Self-Guided Walking Tours
213 N. Front Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-3571
Maps for self-guided walking tours of historic downtown buildings and homes are available through the Marquette County Historical Society.
Marquette County 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 hosts and curates exhibitions from nationally and internationally recognized artists.
Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center 
Northern Michigan University
105 Cohodas Hall
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 227-1219
The Upper Peninsula Collection consists of material culture artifacts relating to the ethnic, religious and social diversity of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. These include a wide array of artifacts such as household pieces, clothing, arts and crafts, symbolic items, recreational equipment and just about anything that is related to the history of the Upper Peninsula's people.
The Northern Michigan University Collection consists of three-dimensional artifacts from the history of NMU. These include items related to educational, administrative and athletic activities, and student life on campus.
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
Website
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 and Snowboard Hall of Fame
610 Palms Ave.
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
(906) 485-6323
www.skihall.com
It is home to an extensive collection of artifacts and archives relating to the history of skiing. It has 20,000 square feet of space containing displays on over 350 Honored Members, trophies, clothing and equipment. There is a Gift Shop, Library and Theater.
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.mqtcty.org/arts
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
130 W. Washington
Marquette, MI. 49855
(906) 226-6154
Featuring the original works of local artists and unique handcrafted gifts
Oasis Gallery
130 W. Washington
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, Mich., Tourist Park
The Hiawatha Festival is the only event of its size and scope in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Each year's event features traditional-music styles that include bluegrass, old-time, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic blues and folk - including singer/songwriters - and dance. Mainstage acts include nationally known performers as well as regional and local favorites.
Marquette Area Blues Society
The Marquette Area Blues Society (MABS) was born July 4, 2003 during the annual fireworks display in Marquette at the Lower Harbor Park.
The Marquette Area Blues Society is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to promote blues music and culture. The group has been responsible for organizing the Marquette Area Blues Fest Labor Day weekend and for bringing national touring blues performers to the area.
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/(906) 228-0472
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 Street
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.
Adora Goward Antiques
317 Iron Street
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 362-3769
Butler Theater Antique Mall
121 S. Main Street
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
(906) 486-8680
Fire Center Studio
701 N. 3rd. Street
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 486-4454
Kate’s Collectibles
28 U.S. 41 East
Negaunee, MI. 49866
(906) 475-4443
Lowenstein's Antique Marketplace
334 Iron Street
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4892
Midtown Bakery Cafe & Antiques
317 Iron Street
Negaunee, MI. 49866
(906) 475-0064
Northern Interiors Fine Collectibles & Antiques
2775 M95
Republic Township, MI 49879
Old Bank Building Antiques
331 Iron Street
Negaunee, MI. 49866
(906) 475-4777
Tickled Pink
320 Iron Street
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-3087