Love Lansing's Museums and Attractions

Don't miss the antics of all the animal babies born recently at the zoo. There are Cotton Top Tamarin babies, Red Panda cubs, River Otter triplets, an endangered Eastern Bongo calf and a kangaroo joey. Other ways to support Lansing’s 100-year-old zoo are to purchase a membership, attend one of their after-hours events or “adopt” one of the animals.

Call to make a time to visit this unique cultural center. Displays and exhibits that provide the world evidence of the presence of people of African descent in the history, development of and contributions to the world's continents. This is a private collection and the tours are supplemented with personal experiences and artifacts.

As you walk along North and South Washington Square in downtown Lansing, keep your eyes peeled, looking for the “stars” on the sidewalk. Michigan notables like Henry Ford and Gerald Ford, actor/director/playwright Jeff Daniels, White House correspondent Helen Thomas, Stevie Wonder and others can be found in the 18" x 30" bronze plaques embedded in the sidewalk.

Wander through this historic village made up of relocated and carefully restored buildings to experience a 19th century world complete with general store, schoolhouse, a toll house, log cabin and more.

This powerful memorial wall pays an eloquent tribute to the men and women of our state who served and paid the ultimate price in the armed services during the Vietnam Conflict. The memorial is a 120’ long steel arc that is 10’ tall, suspended 3’ above the ground, weighing 45 tons.

Learn the many contributions of Ransom Eli Olds to Lansing, MSU and of course, the automobile industry. View Oldsmobiles, REOs and many other vehicles assembled right here in Lansing. With over 60 cars on exhibit, this museum tells the story of automobile history from our hometown perspective.

Discover the history of Mason Michigan, the seat of Ingham County. Did you know that Michigan is the only state (with counties) whose Capital (Lansing) and county seat (Mason) are in two different locations?

People of every age can have fun at Impression 5. With a two-story water room, bubbles to make and pop, a room of light and color and a world of fun experimenting, this science center will keep you engaged while learning basic science principles.

Call and set up a time to tour this historical home on the banks of the Grand River in Old Town Lansing. Learn about the families that contributed to the founding of Lansing. Tours and Tea available for groups.