Historical Museum

About the Historical Museum
The Berkley Historical Museum is located in the old Fire Hall at City Hall at 3338 Coolidge Highway. The original Fire Hall was dedicated on March 10, 1928, and received designation as a Historic Site from the State of Michigan in 1988.

The museum was established in 1993 and is administered by the Berkley Historical Committee. The museum displays memorabilia from the city archives and items contributed by local residents. Every year at Christmas, the museum features a holiday-themed display.

HOURS

  • Wednesdays: 10 AM - 1 PM
  • Sundays: 2 PM - 4 PM
    • Please Note: We are closed on holidays 

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MUSEUM?
For information about the museum, Berkley history in general, or the Historical Committee, please contact Jeff Tong at 248-658-3335 or email museum@berkleymich.net.


MUSEUM UPDATE

                     Commemorate the Unique History of Your Berkley Home

Preorders are now open for custom home history plaques! For only $40 you will receive a custom plaque to hang or display on your home to honor its unique history! Made locally by the Hunt Sign Company, these plaques are weather resistant. Order yours today by returning the order form with payment to the Museum.

Checks can be made out to: 
Berkley Historical Committee
3338 Coolidge Highway
Berkley, MI 48072


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The Museum Corner Is Now Available! 
The Berkley Historical Committee has published its quarterly newsletter: The Museum Corner. It contains articles about Berkley's history and the museum's holdings and news.

To download the latest newsletter (December 2023) CLICK HERE BUTTON

Newsletter
To check out previous issues CLICK HERE BUTTON


Behind the Museum Doors
Check out our video mini-series on Berkley's history! 

         

Videos Produced By: The McCarty Team (Dan and Patti McCarty) Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel


Berkley Historical Mugs
The NEWEST Berkley Historical Museum's Mug is now available!
Instead of just one photo, it has pictures of all our former beloved eating spots (Sila's, Northwood Inn, Dominico's, Nip N' Tuck, Spaghetti Company, Peppy's, Thistle's Fish & Chips). ALSO! These mugs are bigger than the other mugs - a full 15 oz. 

2022 Historical Mug

How Much Do They Cost?
They are $15.00 each.

Where Can I Purchase?
These can be purchased at the Berkley Historical Museum, the Public Library, and at the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours.

Need to ship? Mugs can be ordered for shipping with a $6.00 P & H fee. 

Checks can be made out to: 
Berkley Historical Committee
3338 Coolidge Highway
Berkley, MI 48072

 

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