All photography museums to visit in Michigan

Capture the essence of photography at 5 museums in Michigan dedicated to this visual art form. These museums showcase historical and contemporary photographs, equipment, and techniques.

Are you a photography enthusiast? These are the best photography museums in Michigan:

  1. AJ Phillips Fenton Museum1

    AJ Phillips Fenton Museum

     Fenton, MI
    The A.J. Phillips Fenton Museum and Historical Society is housed in a historic building in Fenton, Michigan. This building, which was constructed in 1900, was generously donated to the City of Fenton in 1906 by the heirs of Andrew Jackson Phillips. The building is a significant part of the city's history and is currently owned and maintained by the City of Fenton.
  2. Grand Rapids Art Museum2

    Grand Rapids Art Museum

     Grand Rapids, MI
    The Grand Rapids Art Museum, also known as GRAM, is an art museum located in Grand Rapids. It boasts a wide range of collections that span from the Renaissance period to modern art. Additionally, it houses special collections of European and American art from the 19th and 20th centuries. This diverse collection provides a comprehensive overview of art history and offers visitors a chance to explore various art movements and styles.
  3. Argus Museum3

    Argus Museum

     Ann Arbor, MI
    The Argus Museum is situated on the second floor of 525 West William, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The museum showcases a variety of products that were manufactured by the Argus camera company. This includes a range of cameras, projectors, viewers, meters, and accessories, as well as darkroom equipment. The museum is housed in the Argus I Building, which was one of the facilities where Argus products were manufactured.
  4. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts4

    Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

     Kalamazoo, MI
    The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) is a non-profit art museum and school that was established in 1924. It is located in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The museum was founded by members of the Kalamazoo Chapter of the American Federation of Arts with the aim of promoting interest and education in various arts.
  5. Almira Historical Society5

    Almira Historical Society

     Lake Ann, MI
    The Almira Historical Society was formed in 1992 by a group of citizens devoted to collecting and preserving the history of the Village of Lake Ann and Almira Township. Through the efforts of many individuals, funds were raised to purchase land and build a museum where more than 1,500 local artifact