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Location
Visitor tip
Visit on Fridays or Saturdays between 12-3 pm for guided tours of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1 pm, where knowledgeable docents provide detailed historical context about the farm and Rochester area
Best time
Plan visits during seasonal special events like the model railroad display in December for unique exhibits, but expect smaller crowds and more intimate experience on weekday visits during warmer months
Visitor tip
Start with the model railroad display to engage visitors, then proceed to the farmhouse tour where docents provide full historical narratives—this sequence works well for both families and history enthusiasts
About Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Local-history exhibits on an old farm. This 16-acre museum complex on a historic farm explores the history of the greater Rochester area.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI
- Hours
- Fridays & Saturdays 12-3 pm (public drop-in); grounds open year-round
- Admission
- Free for members, $5 adults, $3 students/seniors
- Contact
- 248.656.4663
What visitors say
Fantastic museum rich with well presented relics and information of the local history of a working farm, inspiring women/family, and pioneering stories of Rochester. A must visit location! We enjoyed the train exhibit that comes in…
Had my wedding here back in 2018 and worked with Jenna to coordinate our special day! Once we toured the first time looking venues, this was our first and knew right away we would have our wedding here! We had a guest list of under 80.…
This visit was for the model railroad display, and it was well worth the trip. 1st class displays and knowledgeable people to explain everything. The museum also includes the original farmhouse. There, you can learn about the history of…
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Did You Know?
- The museum operates on a 16-acre historic farm property with grounds open to the public year-round, combining outdoor nature access with indoor historical exhibits
- Features a model railroad display that attracts significant visitor interest, with seasonal exhibits like a train display that runs in December
- Offers wedding and private event hosting services on the historic farm grounds, indicating dual-purpose use as both educational museum and event venue
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