Welcome to the Flat River Historical Society and Museum

The museum will be open SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FROM 2:00 TO 4:30 PM through OCTOBER.
Private tours will be available upon request.

Join us if you dare!   

Bring your friends!

Meet Jack – our resident lumberjack!

Jack first made an appearance in the Danish Festival parade in 2023 and represents the beginnings of Greenville during the lumbering era. Watch for him at special events!

HAPPENINGS – DON’T MISS OUT!

NURTURE CURIOUS MINDS

You don’t expect an ordinary old museum visit do you? Flat River Historical Museum offers a
scavenger hunt called “I TRY! leading visitors to hands-on interactive exhibits.

You’ll explore the museum’s treasures, but that’s not all!
Kids receive a fun prize when the challenge is complete.
Touch furs, meet a “ghost,” lift an ice block, ride a penny pony, and more!!

Come check it out!

Member of Tri-River Historical Museum Network-

A consortium of about 30 small local museums located along the Flat, Grand and Thornapple Rivers. If you like to explore local museums, plan your visits by clicking here for more information.

https://www.tririvermuseums.com/

Looking for information?

Flat River Museum archives are available for historical or genealogical research.

Stop in when we’re open – or call for an appointment when we can assist you in

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