Museums

Castle Farms of Charlevoix is one of Michigan’s premier historic tour attractions and destination wedding venues. This beautiful French Renaissance castle built in 1918 features soaring stone towers, romantic courtyards and magnificent gardens, plus Norm, the Castle’s very own dragon! Museum quality collections showcased throughout the Castle include antique toys, castles, and royalty memorabilia from around the world. The Castle’s Outdoor Model Railroad is the largest in Michigan, with 68 G-scale trains steaming across more than 1/2 mile of track. The Castle also provides the perfect venue for weddings, proms, corporate events, or private parties. Open year round, Castle Farms is listed on the National and State Historic Registries.

Keeping the history of East Jordan and the surrounding area alive.

Board / Membership meetings are 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 PM at various locations.

Downtown museum open during business hours of City Hall on Main Street.

Hungry Ducks Farm! From farm animals to our Carousel, Charlevoix’s latest attraction is a great place to enjoy a summer afternoon with the whole family. Stop by and enjoy a picnic in the pavilion or spend the day wandering through the museum. One wrist band is good for unlimited rides, access to each interactive petting farm, and views of historical collections of antique toys and dolls, doll houses, quilts, and more! Children will be entranced by the model trains and animals; parents will enjoy family time spent in the fresh air. You can find the farm located one mile down from Castle Farms. Come experience the farm for yourself, we can’t wait to see you!

Raven Hill Discovery Center is a regional science and technology center. It is located on 157 acres in a rural area of northwestern Lower Michigan next to the Little Traverse Conservancy’s Raven Ridge Nature Preserve. It is also a cultural, historical and art center. Raven Hill Discovery Center is the only place in northern Lower Michigan where children and adults can link science, history & the arts with hands-on activities and explorations both indoors and outdoors. Connections emerge through classes, exhibits and facilities that provide opportunities for all ages to learn, create, grow and play.

The Center is located between East Jordan & Boyne City, just off C-48
at Pearsall Road. The road is currently closed due to bridge
construction. Our Pop-Up Museum will be open weekends and the Main
campus will be open weekdays by request.

Winter Hours – Labor Day through Memorial Day hours:
Saturday 12 pm- 4 pm and Sunday 2 pm- 4 pm
Open most holidays and other times by appointment – call (231) 536-3369

Can’t make it during regular hours? Call to schedule an appointment at your convenience. For more information, phone 231-536-3369 or toll free 877-833-4254 or email info@ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org. You can also check the Center’s website: http://www.RavenHillDiscoveryCenter.org for more information.