Where science, history & art connect for all ages
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Raven Hill is currently open to the public for summer hours--10am to 4pm weekdays, noon to 4pm Saturdays; 2pm to 4pm Sundays and other times by appointment. Call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org for more information or to make reservations.
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Directions:
Raven Hill is located at 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI 49727. We are between East Jordan and Boyne City, just off C-48 at Pearsall Road and in Mile 15 of the Breezeway. Go to "Visit--Getting here" for directions to Raven Hill from wherever you are!Admission:
$10 per person admission to hands-on museum and outdoor exhibits. Babies (under 1 year old) in strollers and backpacks are free. Average visit is 2 to 3 hours and is appropriate for any age. Picnic table available for lunches and snacks. Annual memberships available at various levels. Go to "Get Involved--Become a Member" -
We are accessible!
If you are in need of assistance, we are flexible and willing to make your visit a great experience. New sidewalks allow for easy outdoor access of the Picnic Pavilion and the bathroom located in the Fiber Studio. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, if you could use a lift, please ask a staff member for a ride in one of our golf carts. Visitors can drive their own cars to the Schoolhouse and to the Ancient World.
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Raven Hill will host a new Smithsonian traveling exhibit called Spark! Places of Innovation in Rural America. The exhibit kick-off is Saturday, August 26 from noon to 4pm. The exhibit will be open during regular Raven Hill hours through October 7, 2023. Reservations are welcome and appreciated for times other than regular hours. Call Cheri at 231.536.3369 to make reservations.
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Sunday, August 6, 2023 is the fifth annual Pedal Pig & Pint Bike Tour. Register at www.bikereg.org or at Veteran's Memorial Park, 319 N Lake Street in Boyne City, MI between 8am and 10am. Cost is $55.
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Enjoy the hands-on museum and exotic animals indoors and then head outdoors. You can make music in the Earth Tones Music Garden; discover the geologic history of the earth along the Exploring Beyond Jurassic Park walk, play in the One Room Schoolhouse, have fun at the accessible Tree House and then head over the boardwalk to the Ancient World with its pyramid, sphinx, Roman arch, obelisk and Easter Island head. The new Connections Trail starts up behind the Schoolhouse and parallels the existing Taxonomic (Taxi) Trail. The Connections Trail features learning stations spaced out along the pathway, just waiting for visitors enjoy and explore.
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How to get here from where you are! Driving directions to Raven Hill from US-131 at Boyne Falls, MI; M-66 at East Jordan, MI; I-75 Exit 282 at Gaylord, MI; US-31 at Traverse City, MI
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Admission
$10 per person admission to hands-on museum and outdoor exhibits.
Babies (under 1 year old) who STAY in strollers and backpacks are free.
Average visit is 2 to 3 hours and is appropriate for any age. Picnic table available for lunches and snacks.
Annual memberships available at various levels. Go to "Get Involved--Become a Member"