The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum recognizes and preserves the work of the men who participated in conservation and reforestation projects as part of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), one of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs.

The museum offers exhibits.

The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio and the Alden B. Dow Archives consist of the residence and working area of Alden B. Dow (1904-1983), famed architect. Born into the Dow Chemical founding family, Alden B. Dow created his own unique architectural aesthetic after apprenticing with Frank Lloyd Wright. In his home, the use of planes and angles, rich colors, glass, wood, and his unit block system all assist in synthesizing the interior and outdoor experiences. The structure was initiated in 1934. The archives contain project files, correspondence, 22,000 project drawings, films, lectures, oral histories, sketches, architectural texts, and inspirational objects.

The site offers guided tours, educational tours, custom educational guided tours, fourth grade and high school educational programs, and public access archives.

Meadow Brook Hall is the fourth largest historic house museum in the United States. Built between 1926 and 1929 as the residence of Matilda Dodge Wilson (widow of auto pioneer John Dodge) and her second husband, lumber broker Alfred G. Wilson, the 110–room, 88,000–square–foot mansion is complete with vast collections of original art and furnishings. The exterior and most of the interior rooms at Meadow Brook Hall were designed in the Tudor-revival style. However, a few rooms were decorated in other period-revival styles: the dining room and Matilda’s study are 18th–century Neoclassical, Matilda’s room and the French bedroom are 18th–century French Rococo, and Frances’ bedroom is American Colonial. The hall's collections include original paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings, furniture, ceramics, carpets, glass, silver, costumes and other textiles, and family archival materials. Highlights of the collection include Tiffany art glass, costumes by Paul Poiret, Stickley furniture, paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sèvres and Meissen porcelain, and Rookwood pottery.

The hall offers guided mansion and garden tours, period rooms, educational programs, and a variety of special events, including lectures.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History presents the history and culture of African Americans and their points of origin within Africa. It is is the world's largest institution dedicated to the African American experience. The museum boasts over 30,000 artifacts and archives, including major Underground Railroad and Detroit labor movement collections. Permanent exhibits include a historical overview of the African American experience, an interactive alphabet exhibit, and several large–scale works of art.

The museum offers exhibits; living history tours; tours led by museum educators; self–guided tours; workshops; films; live performances; lectures; a research library; a summer teacher's institute; and a designated dining area with sandwich, fruit, and beverage vending. Reservations are required for school groups, and the museum offers pizza and soda for an additional fee. The website offers a list of Michigan educational standards which correspond to traveling and permanent exhibits; a Martin Luther King, Jr. activity book; and an Internet treasure hunt.

The Oakland Township Historical Society preserves and showcases the history of Oakland, Michigan, and the northern Detroit suburbs. Currently, the society is restoring the Cranberry Lake Farm to serve as a community historical center.

The society puts on a variety of events and limited exhibits. The website offers visitor information, a calendar of events, information regarding upcoming events, and a brief history of Oakland Township.

The 1898 Castle Federal building is located in downtown Saginaw, Michigan. The building was saved from demolition by the Saginaw County Historical Society, and was put on the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s. Today, the building operates as a museum of Saginaw County history as well as a monument to its own architectural and functional history. The building houses a library and archives, offices, meeting spaces, an archaeological lab, and a repository, as well as ample exhibit space for the museum.

The museum offers summer camps and tours for students. The website offers visitor and historical information regarding the Castle building, an online museum store, a listing of current exhibits, and an events calendar.

"The Michigan Historic Preservation Network is the largest membership organization in the state dedicated to recognizing and preserving Michigan's rich cultural and architectural heritage." The network is dedicated to the restoration of historic districts and structures across the state, and specifically focuses on the restoration of historic districts in small towns. The organization works with Michigan lawmakers to help pass legislation that favors "adaptive re-use" and works with individuals throughout the state to help pass Historic Preservation Easements in order to protect Michigan's past.

The site offers information on all Michigan Historic Preservation Network programs and offers resources and information for individuals interested in becoming active preservationists.

The Fenton Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in the United States. Founded in 1936, the society has worked since then to promote and showcase the history of Fenton through a variety of ways. The society maintains the Fenton Historical Museum, as well as an extensive library that chronicles the local history. In addition, the society is the main genealogical research center in Fenton.

The site offers library access, information for researchers, a fairly extensive history of the the founding of Fenton and early Fenton, a photo gallery with seven photographs of historical people and structures in Fenton, and archives of the newsletter put out by the society. As of Jan 23, 2009, only four newsletter are up online, but the society is working on adding the rest of the newsletters.

" The purpose of the Hubbardston Area Historical Society shall be to promote the preservation, understanding and appreciation of the historical and cultrual heritage of Hubbardston and the surrounding area by:
1. encouraging historical and genealogical study and research,
2. collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting historical and cultural objects, artifacts and sites,
3. encouraging public participation in the activities of the society through publications, programs and the preservation of archives and historical collections and to encourage the establishment and operation of a local historical museum."

The site offers basic information about the society.

The main Museum showcases exhibits on local natural and cultural history. The Hackley and Hume Historic Site preserves the homes of Muskegon's most famous lumber baron, Charles H. Hackley, and his business partner, Thomas Hume. The site envelops the visitor in a unique living space, bringing late 19th-century craftsmanship to life. The Fire Barn Museum serves as a living memorial to the brave men and women who have served as Muskegon County firefighters and exhibits firefighting equipment. The Scolnik House recreates the lifestyle of a Depression-era family.

The museum offers exhibits, educational programs, research library access, and occasional recreational and educational events; the Hackley and Hume Historic Site offers tours; the Fire Barn Museum offers exhibits; the Scolnik House offers tours.