Museum Day
Museums in Jackson County, Michigan welcome visitors to experience all there is to offer at their locations; featuring free admission on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10 am until 4 pm at each location.
Participating museums will host “open-house style” receptions and tours, alongside child-friendly activities, demonstrations and more during the event.
Intentionally planned on Mother’s Day weekend, it is a great opportunity for families to get together and experience Jackson County’s art, history, transportation and more!
Underground Railroad
The area is peppered with locations that were key stops on the Underground Railroad.
Fall Color Tour
Each year, the splendor of fall fills every corner of Jackson, from the grapes harvested for the wineries on the Pioneer Wine Trail, to miles of trails at the lower peninsula’s largest state park.
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App & Trip Planner
Planning the perfect day in Jackson just got much easier! Whether you’re working on a desktop computer or through your phone, our Experience Jackson Trip Planner offers an interactive way to map out everything you won’t want to miss in Jackson.
Underground Railroad & Civil War
Explore the pivotal role that Jackson played in the anti-slavery movement of the 1850s, leading up to four years of American civil war.
