Field Trip Resource Guide

The Castle Museum

Last Update: September 2008

Name of Institution The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
Address 500 Federal Avenue
City, State, Zip Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone# 989-752-2861
URL, if available http://www.castlemuseum.org/directions_hours.htm
E-mail, if available info@castlemuseum.org
Date(s) of Operation Year around, except major holidays
Hours of Operation
Tuesdays - Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sundays: 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Price of Admission (adult, child), if any $1.00 adults
$.50 children
Brief Description of Facility

The Historical Society of Saginaw County operates The Castle Museum, a unique and significant architectural gem, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built as a Federal post office in 1898, it reflects the French heritage of early Saginaw. HSSC provides a full spectrum of museum activities:

  • Changing and traveling exhibitions on a variety of topics; long-term exhibitions on all aspects of local history
  • Collections of more than 100,000 objects and artifacts related to historical, cultural and archaeological heritage of area furniture, costumes, and textiles, vehicles, household goods, toys, photographs and books
  • Historical preservation of the Castle Museum and its architectural and functional history
  • Educational programs for audiences of all ages
  • Tours
  • Curriculum-related school programs
  • Film presentations
  • Puppet and youth theater activities
  • Publications including books and monographs about local history
  • Research services
  • Living History programs
  • Active volunteer program