There are many things for both tourists and residents to do while in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The city is home to a number of popular entertainment, sports and educational venues. One attraction that might get overlooked is the Gerald R. Ford Library. It might not seem like an exciting place to visit but it is a must see for history buffs. Keep reading and learn a little more about this destination.

The Gerald R Ford Museum is located on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Ground was broken on the museum on January 15, 1979 and it was opened to the public on April 27, 1981 . The museum was built to collect and preserve historical information about the time period surrounding the Ford presidential era. It is also present to educate people about the history of that time period. It does that by offering a number of different exhibits, special events and reference materials to its visitors. Some of the items at the museum include the 1974-1977 presidential papers, the pre and post presidential papers, the papers of first lady Betty Ford and many more federal records. In addition to this you will find interviews and research from individuals who had influence during the period of the Ford administration. The museum has over 23 million pages of documents, over 300,000 photos and over 6000 hours of audio and video information. This combines to make it an incredible resource on the Ford era. If you are a history buff you should be sure to pay it a visit.

If you would like to visit the museum you can find it at 1000 Beal Avenue in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan, Fords alma mater. For more information on hours and special events you can call the information line at 734-205-0555.