Kingman Museum Museum
Natural history museum with science exhibits
Natural history museum in Battle Creek with exhibits on geology, biology and regional paleontology, plus educational programmes and changing displays.
Kingman Museum at a Glance#
Address: 1750 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037, United States
Website: https://kingmanmuseum.org/
Hours: Tue-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, closed Mondays (verify before travel)
Admission: Adults $6, seniors $5, children under 6 free (verify current prices)
How to Get to Kingman Museum#
Kingman Museum is on East Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek, a short drive east from I-94. Local buses serve central Battle Creek; the museum is a short drive from downtown and provides on-site parking.
Tips for Visiting Kingman Museum#
- Check the planetarium schedule and timed shows - they can be the highlight of a visit.
- Allow time for the hands-on learning exhibits if visiting with children; the planetarium shows complement the displays.
- Call ahead to confirm hours, as smaller regional museums may close for school holidays or special events.
Best Time to Visit Kingman Museum#
Best visited year-round - ideal for an indoor day when weather is poor.
Weather & Climate near Kingman Museum#
Kingman 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 29°C. Moderate rainfall (889 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -9° - -1° | -11° | 42 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -8° - 2° | -9° | 38 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 8° | -2° | 64 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 15° | 6° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 22° | 15° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 27° | 21° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 28° | 22° | 90 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 11° - 24° | 17° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 74 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -6° - 2° | -7° | 67 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |