The 8 Best Museums in Ferndale, MI

Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 131 Google reviews · How we rank

Ferndale Historical Museum is the sole entry in this guide to the best museums in Ferndale, MI. Ranked first, the museum is located within Ferndale, MI itself, so the guide’s selection is entirely inside the city. Its Google rating is 4.8, with 18 reviews recorded for the listing. Those figures provide two specific points of reference for the featured museum: its rating and the number of reviews behind it. This one-entry guide keeps the focus on Ferndale Historical Museum, bringing its name, location, rank and Google review figures together in a single local selection.

Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Ferndale Historical MuseumFerndale Historical Museum holds a 4.8 Google rating across 18 reviews, listed on Google as museum.
  2. 2Lawrence Street GalleryLawrence Street Gallery holds a 4.6 Google rating across 43 reviews in Downtown Ferndale, listed on Google as art gallery.
  3. 3M Contemporary ArtM Contemporary Art holds a 4.7 Google rating across 19 reviews in Downtown Ferndale, listed on Google as art gallery.
  1. Ferndale Historical Museum in Ferndale1

    Ferndale Historical Museum

    4.8(18)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (Google rating)

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    Ferndale Historical Museum holds a 4.8 Google rating across 18 reviews, listed on Google as museum.

    • Local history
    • Welcomes families
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking
    “They have a lot of great history dating back to as far as I could see to the early 1800's”
    — Elizabeth Pergeau, 2024-06-16 · google

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  2. Lawrence Street Gallery in Ferndale2

    Lawrence Street Gallery

    4.6(43)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 43 reviews (Google rating)

    Art gallery · Downtown Ferndale

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    Lawrence Street Gallery holds a 4.6 Google rating across 43 reviews in Downtown Ferndale, listed on Google as art gallery.

    “This small gallery in Ferndale, Michigan is quite the gem! They specialize in showing the work of local artists and every month they have an opening reception to show the newest work, which is the entire gallery! It’s so much fun to atte…”
    — Cheryl Anne Barill, 2026-05-22 · google

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  3. M Contemporary Art in Ferndale3

    M Contemporary Art

    4.7(19)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews (Google rating)

    Art gallery · Downtown Ferndale

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    M Contemporary Art holds a 4.7 Google rating across 19 reviews in Downtown Ferndale, listed on Google as art gallery.

    “Great selection of art. Good place to inform you on how to start collecting.”
    — Joe Reilley, 2025-02-01 · google

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  4. David Klein Gallery in Ferndale4

    David Klein Gallery

    4.8(5)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (Google rating)

    Art gallery · West Nine Mile

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    David Klein Gallery holds a 4.8 Google rating across 5 reviews in West Nine Mile, listed on Google as art gallery.

    “Small but well kept modern gallery. Nice venue for a music gsla as well.”
    — Steven Permut, 2026-06-25 · google

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  5. Paul Kotula Projects in Ferndale5

    Paul Kotula Projects

    5.0(3)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (Google rating)

    Art gallery · Woodward Corridor

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    Paul Kotula Projects holds a 5.0 Google rating across 3 reviews in Woodward Corridor, listed on Google as art gallery.

    “This is actually classic technique barber shop where Vicky works. It's 232. to 63 main Street Ferndale”
    — Paul Sienkiewicz, 2025-07-11 · google

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    Glassbackwards

    5.0(1)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating)

    Art gallery · East Side

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    Glassbackwards holds a 5.0 Google rating across 1 reviews in East Side, listed on Google as art gallery.

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    Next Step Studio & Gallery

    3.6(42)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 42 reviews (Google rating)

    Art gallery · Southeast Ferndale

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    Next Step Studio & Gallery holds a 3.6 Google rating across 42 reviews in Southeast Ferndale, listed on Google as art gallery.

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Museums in Ferndale, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Ferndale Historical Museum4.8(18)4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (Google rating)—18—+1248-545-7606Closed
2Lawrence Street Gallery4.6(43)4.6 out of 5 from 43 reviews (Google rating)—43Downtown Ferndale+1248-544-0394—
3M Contemporary Art4.7(19)4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews (Google rating)—19Downtown Ferndale+1347-665-7011Closed
4David Klein Gallery4.8(5)4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (Google rating)—5West Nine Mile+1248-433-3700Closed
5Paul Kotula Projects5.0(3)5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (Google rating)—3Woodward Corridor+1248-544-3020Closed
6Glassbackwards5.0(1)5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating)—1East Side+1313-618-8592—
7Pop-In Art Gallery——East Side+1248-307-7274—
8Next Step Studio & Gallery3.6(42)3.6 out of 5 from 42 reviews (Google rating)—42Southeast Ferndale+1248-342-5074—

Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.

How we ranked this list

Each museum is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Ferndale category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.

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Museums in Ferndale, MI: common questions

Which museum in this guide has more Google reviews?
Ferndale Historical Museum has 18 Google reviews, compared with 10 for Hazel Park Historical Museum. Both have a 4.8 rating.
Can I visit both museums on a Saturday?
Their listed Saturday schedules allow a visit to Hazel Park Historical Museum first, during its 10 a.m.–2 p.m. hours, followed by Ferndale Historical Museum during its 1–4 p.m. hours.
What can I expect at Ferndale Historical Museum?
Reviewers describe a small museum packed with items about the history of Ferndale, MI. One visitor reports historical material dating back to the early 1800s, and another describes friendly conversation with the people running the museum.
Are these museums suitable for visits with children?
Both museums list that they welcome children, and Ferndale Historical Museum also explicitly welcomes families. Both have restrooms, but neither has a restaurant.
What wheelchair-accessible facilities are listed?
Both museums list wheelchair-accessible parking and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Hazel Park Historical Museum also lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance. For access questions, contact Ferndale Historical Museum at +1 248-545-7606 or Hazel Park Historical Museum at +1 248-397-4992.