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Bay County Historical Society

4.8(139)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 139 reviews (Google rating)Museum
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
(989) 893-5733 Directions bchsmuseum.org

Quick facts

Bay County Historical Society is a museum at 321 Washington Ave in Bay City, MI, open Tue–Sat from 10:00 AM. Call +1989-893-5733 for details.

Address
321 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Phone
+1989-893-5733
Hours today
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About Bay County Historical Society

The Bay County Historical Society is a museum at 321 Washington Ave in Bay City, MI. It offers tours and has a theater, giving visitors two features to consider when planning a museum visit. Families and children are welcome, and services are available on site. Its Google listing has a 4.8 rating from 139 reviews; that score reflects the reviews rather than providing details about particular exhibits or programs.

Practical amenities include a restroom, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. These listed accessibility features are useful points of reference for visitors planning their arrival and time inside. There is no restaurant on site, so dining would need to be planned separately from a visit to the museum in Bay City, MI.

Known for

  • Museum tours
  • On-site theater
  • Welcomes families and children
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom

Google rating breakdown

141 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★115
  • 4★21
  • 3★4
  • 2★0
  • 1★1

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • informative×10
  • area×5
  • friendly staff×5
  • exhibits×4
  • educational×3
  • local museum×3
  • rock and roll exhibit×3
  • fun tours×2
  • volunteers×2
  • historical record×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “We had a very nice tour here. Nikki has been volunteering here for 20+ yrs & knows alot of history. She was kind enough to walk us thru the museum as it was not busy at 3pm. We were very impressed of all the purple who were born in Mic…”

    — Danette Kuzel, September 16, 2026 · google

  • “Loved it, discovered a lot of new things about my community. I never knew the Michigan Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was located on the second floor. That was awesome!”

    — Jenn G., August 26, 2026 · google

  • “Wonderful museum. Brought my folks from out of state and we all enjoyed it very much.”

    — Jennifer Lowery, July 30, 2026 · google

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Bay County Historical Society — frequently asked

Is Bay County Historical Society open on Mondays?
No — Bay County Historical Society is closed on Mondays.
Where is Bay County Historical Society?
Bay County Historical Society is at 321 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708.
What is the phone number for Bay County Historical Society?
You can reach Bay County Historical Society on +1989-893-5733.

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