Kalamazoo Valley Museum Museum
Interactive regional museum focused on science and history
Downtown Kalamazoo museum with exhibits on local history, science and industry; popular with families, school groups and visitors curious about regional stories.
Kalamazoo Valley Museum at a Glance#
About Kalamazoo Valley Museum#
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is a public museum located in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, focused on interactive science and regional history exhibits. It serves as a local educational resource for families and schools.
Exhibits emphasize hands-on, family-friendly experiences and regional stories rather than extensive fine-art collections. Guests typically find a mix of permanent interactive galleries and temporary or travelling exhibits aimed at children and general audiences.
The museum has operated as a local institution to present science and area history to the public and to support school programming. Over time it has expanded its hands-on and educational offerings to serve a broad community audience.
Sited in downtown Kalamazoo, the museum is within walking distance of the city center and other cultural institutions in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Weather & Climate near Kalamazoo Valley Museum#
Kalamazoo Valley Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (927 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
