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. At the pond, Dylan's Dock is accessible and allows visitors to get out over the water to see both shallow and deeper parts of the pond.

Admission$10 per person admission to hands-on museum, animals 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"

Raven Hill is open all year round on weekends--from noon to 4pm on Saturdays and 2pm to 4pm on Sundays, plus other times, including holidays, by appointment. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day (summers), the Center is also open weekdays from 10am to 4pm. Call 231.536.3369 to make reservations.

2025 Classes, Events and Workshops will offer a range of exciting and educational activities for children and adults
Participants may embark on nature hikes, explore outdoor exhibits, engage in science experiments,
investigate the past or create art projects. Fun and immersive experiences combine
new explorations with hands-on learning for all ages. Check out the 2025 flyer below!

Participants interests and requests are honored when possible.
The SACK Program is from 10:30am to 2pm daily Mondays through Thursdays.
SACK 1 begins June 17.
Ages 5 to 14.

Call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org for more information.

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.

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.

NOTE: Fuller Road has reopened now that the actual bridge construction is complete.

VolunteerGroup and individual volunteer opportunities fit everyone's individual preferences from helping with field trip groups to doing simple indoor & outdoor work, light cleaning, inventory or most anything that fits your talents & interests. For more information, call Cheri at 231.536.3369.