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Be a tourist, an environmentalist or an outdoors enthusiast in the Lakes and Land gallery at the Michigan Historical Museum.

A view of the Lakes and Land Gallery shows the summer, autumn and part of the winter dioramas.Lakes and Land presents Michigan during the 1970s. The gallery overlooks the three-story topographic map in the museum's atrium entrance. The map—a reminder of the natural forces and resources that shape our history—provides a background for stories about the recreational, industrial and commercial uses of Michigan's land and water.

  • Visit the summer, autumn and winter dioramas.
  • Learn how Michiganians dealt with concerns about water, land and air quality during this "environmental decade."
  • See tourism establish itself as a leading industry, challenging agriculture for second place (after manufacturing).
  • Relive the "up north" experience on the porch of a log cabin.
  • Learn about the importance of preserving the state's lighthouses and underwater resources in the maritime exhibit.

 

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