The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College
The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College, located on the College’s Dowagiac campus, is an interactive adventure in local history.
In addition to seeing hundreds of local history artifacts, visitors of all ages can experience hands-on learning, and best of all admission to the Museum is free!
In addition to its exhibits, the Museum at SMC offers a range of resources and events, including:
- School Tours
- Home school group tours
- Adult group tours
- Lectures
- Repository for local history artifacts
- Research facilities
- Volunteer opportunities
Upcoming Events
- Ice Age Imperials: Southwest Michigan's Prehistoric Animals
Wednesday, February 1
Presented by Christina Him Arseneau, director of the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center of St. Joseph - Southwest Michigan Connections to the Titanic
Thursday, March 1
Presented by Jennifer Quail, from the Museum at SMC, and Tracy Gierada, from the North Berrien Historical Museum - Rwanda: A Story of Hope and Survival-Rising from the Ashes
Wednesday, April 4
Presented by Dr. Ilene and Rick Sheffer - German Prisoners on Southwest Michigan Farms
Wednesday, May 2
Presented by Howard Poole, formerly with Western Michigan University
All events will being at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum Upton Educational Center.
Please refer to our Museum Calendar for news and announcements pertaining to events at the Museum.
Museum Hours
| Tuesday- Friday | 10 a.m-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11 a.m-3 p.m. |
| Closed all holidays, including holiday weekends. | |
| Admission is free. | |
Contact Information
Museum
58900 Cherry Grove Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-1374
museum@swmich.edu
