Go See It
Michigan Iron Industry Museum: Go See It
Free state museum of Michigan's three iron ranges, on the site of the 1848 Carp River Forge west of Marquette.
The facts
- Drive
- 17 min from Marquette
- Cost
- Admission free
- Season
- Open year-round on the visitor-page schedule
- Hours
- Main page: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m
Address
73 Forge Road, Negaunee, MI 49866. Take Jackson Trace Parkway off US-41, one mile west of the M-35 junction.
DirectionsMore detail
- From Marquette
- 9.1 mi via US-41
- Cost
- Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry.
- Season
- Closed on state holidays and several other days October through April. Closed March 20, 2026 for roof damage; the History Center says it reopened June 2.
- Hours
- To 4 p.m., through Oct. 15. Visitor page: October 1 to April 30, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call to confirm.
- From the Bridge
- 2 hr 56 min (173 mi) via US-2 W and M-28 W
Free state museum of Michigan’s three iron ranges, on the site of the 1848 Carp River Forge west of Marquette.
Before you go
- Laughing Whitefish marker is just outside the main door, on the left.
- The museum is a trailhead for the Iron Ore Heritage Trail.
- Phone 906-475-7857.
Sources
- State Bar of Michigan - Laughing Whitefish Historical Marker (HMdb) Read October 5, 2026
- Michigan History Center - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Read October 5, 2026
- Michigan History Center - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Visitor Information Read October 5, 2026
- Michigan History Center - Explore (About the museum) Read October 5, 2026
- Michigan DNR - Michigan Iron Industry Museum closed due to roof damage Read October 5, 2026
- Google Maps - directions, Marquette to Michigan Iron Industry Museum Read October 5, 2026
- Google Maps - directions, Mackinac Bridge to Michigan Iron Industry Museum Read October 5, 2026
Verified October 5, 2026