"THEN AND NOW"

FARMING

AGRICULTURE

RURAL LIFE

COOPERSVILLE FARM MUSEUM
Coopersville, Michigan
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CHANGING EXHIBITS
walk through &
see what's new

 QUILTS & THEIR STORIES
August/September

ACOUSTICAL JAM NIGHTS
(year round)

Outdoor FLEA MARKET
June 6
July 18
Aug 1

 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

SPRING
PETTING ZOO
Saturdays
in April

SUMMERFEST TRACTOR SHOW

First Week of Aug

ART OF
RURAL LIFE
local artists featured quarterly

LINE
DANCING

(Fall & Winter)

 GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY

 ANNUAL PHOTO/ART CONTEST
Nov-Jan

(entries mid-Oct)

 MARCH - NATIONAL AGRICULTURE MONTH

CANDY CANE LANE
Lunch & Crafts with Mrs. Claus
MUSEUM GIFT SHOP / Reserve the Museum for your next meeting or banquet




Annual Quilts & Their Stories quilt show held every Aug-Nov at the Coopersville Farm Museum.



CFM Newsletter, Third Quarter 2008
Calendar of Events page for Coopesville Farm Museum

See the latest edition of our
quarterly newsletter for the
most up-to-date information
on events and exhibits at the
Farm Museum. PDF Format.

2009 Coopersville Farm Museum Quilt Show Sponsor
Visit this Quilt Show Sponsor for quilting supplies, fabric and specials on discontinued fabric patterns.

More Coopersville Links:

Find Coopersville Farm Museum listed in these online directories:

Americantowns.com link to Coopersville events calendar

The Art List - Art Contests, Art Competitions, and website for visual artists and photographers

Grand Rapids Business List

SPECIAL EVENTS
Consider giving the gift of membership. Membership entitles you to free admission for most events or reduced pricing for special events or workshops.

 

Outhouse 500 Pancake Breakfast Feb 27 at the Coopersville Farm MuseumOuthouse 500, February 27, 2010 Coopersville, MI 49404PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Join us February 27th for a pancake breakfast at the Coopersville Farm Museum from 8:00am to noon.  The cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for kids 12 and under.  No reservations needed just show up and enjoy some good food.  (A great thing to do while the C-ville Chill 5K Run is going on.)  5K awards will be handed out after 11am so there is plenty of time to enjoy your breakfast.   Call the Coopersville Farm Museum with any questions.

 

Doll Show and Exhibit at the Coopersville Farm Museum, February & March 2010COOPERSVILLE CHILI COOKOFF

  • The Chili Cook-Off is on!  February 27, 2010. Have a recipe for chili that you just love?  Enter it in the Coopersville Chili Cook-off and see if it’s good enough to win the blue ribbon. 
  • Limited number of entries, register early. To compete, the $25.00 early registration must be recieved by February 19, a $30 late registration ends February 26. Click HERE for registration form.
  • Vote for your favorite chili – voting tickets are available between 11am-1:30pm.
  • Awards will be given out at 2pm. 
  • Cash bar from 11am-2pm, both are hosted by the Coopersville Farm Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
  • Kid’s activities will be going on from 11:30am-12:30pm.  Hosted by Pastor DeCook and Team Jesus.

See our EVENTS page for more information.  

 

Special Event: DoLL EXHIBIT & Doll Show

2010 "Dolls of Our Lives" exhibit at the Coopersville Farm Museum, Feb-Mar 2010, Coopersville, Michigan“DOLLS OF OUR LIVES”

Visit the Coopersville Farm Museum this February and March and take a step back in time.  Volunteers, staff, family, and friends share some of their most heart warming treasures. See EXHIBITS page for more information.

 

“ALL DOLLED UP”

Like Dolls?  Then you’ll love to get “All dolled up!”  at the All Dolled Up dollshow Saturday, Feb 13 and Mar 20. See our EVENTS page for more information.

 

Welcome to the Coopersville Farm Museum

Visit this site often to keep an eye on the ever changing exhibits, events and activities at the Coopersville Farm Museum. Focusing on the "Then and Now" of farming, agriculture and rural living, the constantly changing displays will keep you coming back again and again. Click the EXHIBITS button for the highlights of the current and upcoming exhibits.

Many events throughout the year tie in with our exhibits to bring the community and visitors together to learn about the days gone by and what's happening in rural communities of Michigan today. Click on the EVENTS button to see an overview of this year's schedule.

Click on TOURS, PARTIES & FACILITY USE INFO to learn about our educational tours for school kids through seniors, and information about booking space or the entire museum for your banquet, meeting, party or reception!

Sign up to receive regular updates via email by leaving your email address HERE.

Hours & Fees: The Coopersville Farm Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, member-based organization. Members receive free or reduced rates. See the HOURS, ADMISSION & CONTACTS page or scroll to bottom of page for current rates.
Seasonal Hours and Fees vary.
Please call ahead before scheduling travel. Special events (like the annual Quilt Show) may have special admission fee(s). Workshops and/or lectures may also incur additional charges. Please inquire ahead.



L-to-R: Ed, Peter, Keith & Tyler (Hendrickson) Hanenburg.
Family generations portrait courtesy of Jim Budzynski, Budzynski's Photography, Coopersville, MI

Built to honor the history of farming and dedicated to the memory of Peter Hanenburg, the Coopersville Farm Museum serves as an anchor in the Historic Downtown area of the city. The 12,000 square-foot facility displays rotating agricultural related exhibits, contrasting old versus new, and showcases the John Deere collection of Ed Hanenburg, the man behind the museum. The interactive museum exhibits will be of interest to all ages bringing history to life. The museum is open all year but hours vary by season. Call or drop us an email for information on current hours, exhibits & events. Arrangements can be made for group tours, meetings, birthday parties, and special events. Consider booking our exquisite facility for wedding receptions, meetings & other catered events.


   
 

 Museum Gift Shop

(no entry fee to visit the gift shop)

WATCH FOR SPECIAL SALES ALL YEAR! 


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HOURS & ADMISSION FEES

Important: Hours and Fees may vary by season and/or special event(s). Please call to be certain before you travel.

HOURS
Spring to Fall Hours (Apr - Oct)
Tuesday - Saturday    10 am - 4 pm

Winter Hours (Nov - March)
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
(closed Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri)

Also open for special events and groups by reservation.
If you are traveling, please call to verify hours.
Closed all major holidays.

Museum Gift Shop
Hours are the same as museum. No Admission fee to visit our Gift Shop.

Mailing Address
PO Box 64
375 Main Street
Coopersville MI 49404

Phone: (616) 997-8555
Fax: (616) 997-9215

Email: info@coopersvillefarmmuseum.org
Website: www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org

GENERAL ADMISSION - $4 per person; Members Free; Seniors (65+) $3; Student (3-18) $2; Children (under 3) Free ~ group rates and additional fees apply for special events.

Group Rates: $3 / $2 Students
Tours, Groups or Field Trips with advance reservations

Jam Night Admission: $4 / Members Free

Crazy Quilting Circle Admission: $4 / Members Free

Quilts and Their Stories Admission: Same as General Admission

*Fee schedule effective January 1, 2009. There may be fees associated with workshops or special guest lectures. Coopersville Farm Museum Members receive reduced or waived admission fees and reduced workshop rates. Call to receive a membership information packet.

The Coopersville Farm Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible according to IRS regulations. Please contact your tax advisor to determine the deductibility according to your particular situation.

Museum Facility Use:
available for meetings, family events, banquets and receptions

 

 OVERVIEW | EXHIBITS | COMMUNITYEVENTS | TOURS/PARTIES/RESERVATION INFO | LOCATION & DIRECTIONS | HOURS/FEES/CONTACT INFO

Coopersville Farm Museum
375 Main Street
PO Box 64
Historic Downtown
Coopersville, Michigan 49404
Hours vary by season, please call 616.997.8555

 

 
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