The Birmingham Museum

4.5(34)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 34 reviews (Google rating)Museum
Closed · opens 1:00 PM

Quick facts

The Birmingham Museum is a museum at 556 W Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI, open Tue–Sat from 1:00 PM. Call +1248-530-1928 for details.

Address
556 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone
+1248-530-1928
Hours today
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

About The Birmingham Museum

The Birmingham Museum is located at 556 W Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI, 48009. The museum offers tours and on-site services, and its listed amenities include a gift shop and a restroom. Children are welcome, making it an option for visitors planning a museum outing with younger family members. Its Google rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 34 reviews.

For visitors considering accessibility, the museum lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. These features cover several practical aspects of arriving and spending time on site. There is no restaurant at the museum, so visitors should plan any meal stop separately. Tours and the gift shop are among the available offerings to keep in mind when planning a visit.

Known for

  • Tours available
  • Children welcome
  • On-site gift shop
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restroom

Good for

Google rating breakdown

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

  • 5★27
  • 4★4
  • 3★0
  • 2★0
  • 1★3

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • information×3
  • knowledgeable staff×3
  • 2023×2
  • guide×2
  • cultural×2
  • enjoyable×2
  • questions×2
  • abolitionism×2
  • small museum×2
  • freedom seekers×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “I recently went here with a family member to go see this local history museum, and we went to see a tour of the Hunter House (the only one available for the public at this time), and I thought that it was a cool house with some cool hist…”

    — SRDS Official, January 1, 2026 · google

  • “It's a small museum, but very interesting! Plus, the welcome was warm. The guide made the effort to speak slowly and clearly so we could follow the presentation (we came from France). Definitely worth a visit!”

    — Elisabeth Rohmer-Ferrer, August 19, 2025 · google

  • “Never got: they posted on their website that they were open at 9, but switched it to 1Pm. Pretty bush league.”

    — Paul Hartman, March 29, 2025 · google

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The Birmingham Museum — frequently asked

Is The Birmingham Museum open on Mondays?
No — The Birmingham Museum is closed on Mondays.
Where is The Birmingham Museum?
The Birmingham Museum is at 556 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009.
Is The Birmingham Museum kid-friendly?
Yes — The Birmingham Museum is listed as good for kids.
What is the phone number for The Birmingham Museum?
You can reach The Birmingham Museum on +1248-530-1928.