KINGMAN MUSEUM

From prehistoric tiger bones to constellations and distant planets, Kingman Museum offers kids and adults alike a trip through our history and our world. A must-visit spot for families looking for educational fun.

Location and Contact

Phone: 269-965-5117          Website: www.kingmanmuseum.org

Kingman Museum is located on the grounds of Leila Arboretum in Battle Creek, Michigan. Battle Creek is in Southwest Michigan along U.S. Interstate-94.

Mailing address:
175 Limit Street
Battle Creek, MI 49017

Features

  • 3 floors of hands-on exhibits
  • Museum tours
  • Educational presentations
  • Outreach programs
  • Digistar planetarium shows
  • Discovery Kits & artifacts for loan
  • N.E.A.T. (Nature Education Action Time) weekend activities
  • Birthday parties
  • Volunteer, Internship & Service Learning Programs
  • Gift shop
  • Public library
  • Facility rentals

Mission

Our mission is to increase understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of our natural world through the preservation, interpretation and enhancement of Kingman Museum and its collections.

  

Click Here for Details about our Educational Programs

Hours of Operation

Tuesday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
Saturday 1-5 pm
Sunday, 1-5 pm (May - August)
Open year round

General Admission Rates for 2005

Adult (Ages 19-64) - $5
Seniors (Ages 65 & Up) & Veterans - $4
Students (Ages 3-18 & College w/ID) - $3
Family (Up to 6 people) - $15
Ages 2 & under - Free
Museum Members - Free


Planetarium
Members $1
Nonmembers $2

Groups
$3 per person admission plus $35 per program or planetarium show

Regular Memberships
Student (Ages 3-18 & College w/ID) $20
Senior (Ages 65 & Up) & Veteran $20
Adult (Ages 19-64) $30
Family (Up to 6 people) $50
Grandparent (Up to 6 people) $50

Membership Benefits
Free Kingman Museum admission.
10% gift shop discount.
Free subscription to the Kingman Museum newsletter.
Reduced program & planetarium fees.
Annual Meeting invitation & voting privileges.
Free admission to over 280 Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) member organizations.