Historical Sites

CORNISH PUMP MUSEUM
Iron Mountain, MI - 906-774-1086 Summer hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

Two blocks west of US-2 on Kent Street. The museum's focal points are an 8 1/2' WW II glider replica and a 725 steeple compound condensing engine. Rising 54' from the engine room floor and documented as the Nation's largest engine capable of pumping 4.5 million gallons daily. Also, holds sections of a Ford Glider, made of WWII, in the nearby "dry house". Admission: Adults-$5, Seniors $4.50, Ages 10-18 - $3, 9 and under-free. WWII Glider Project

MENOMINEE RANGE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION MUSEUM
Iron Mountain, MI - 906-774-4276 Summer hours will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. One block east of US-2 at 300 East Ludington Street. Over 100 dramatic, turn-of-the-century exhibits of life on the Menominee Iron Range. Thousands of artifacts are displayed in authentic settings. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

Admission: Adults-$5, Seniors $4.50, Ages 10-18 - $3, 9 and under-free.
Visit both the Cornish Pump and Menominee Range Museums for: $8-Adults, $4 for 10-18, and $7 for Seniors.

IRON MOUNTAIN MINE  
Vulcan, MI - 906-563-8077

On US-2 10 miles east of Iron Mountain. Guided underground mine tours by train, through 2,600 feet of underground drifts and stopes to see the reality of iron mining. Largest rock shop in Upper Michigan. Group rates and tours by appointment.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Memorial Day -October.  CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

IXL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Hermansville, MI - 906-498-2498

IXL is derived from the working "I excel", a mark of the superiority of the Wisconsin Land & Lumber Company products. It was built in 1881, a richly preserved memorial of the great timber era. Enjoy office equipment, furniture, and tools, elegant furnishing, ceiling Fresco, machinery, and flooring samples. Open: Memorial Day thru Labor Day, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. CT. Special groups by appt.

JAKE MENGHINI HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Norway, MI - 906-563-5586

US-2, West end of Norway . New musuem Now Open! Displays items from Jake's personal collection. Exhibits change yearly. Railroads and mining were themes for 2000, emphasis on Norway history.

~ Come and see what the Iron Mountain Michigan Area has to offer! ~

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