Discover Michigan Legacy Art Park

Where Art, Nature and History Meet

Discover for yourself the stories of Michigan’s cultural and natural history brought to life through art. Our 30-acre wooded preserve offers an art experience and hiking trail that is uniquely “northern Michigan.”

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Sculpture

The forty-plus sculptures in our permanent collection, as well as our juried entry gallery exhibit, and poetry stones placed throughout the park connect visitors to our shared cultural and natural history.

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Events

Check out these great upcoming events at the Art Park, including the Golf Classic, Summer Sounds concert series, Legacy Gala and more!

Check Out the Events

Education

Hundreds of area students visit the art park on school field trips every day. Our Looking to Learn resources help teachers integrate the park trip with classroom learning in math, science, and history.

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Art must be more than a noun, more than a decorative object that resides outside of self. It must penetrate the consciousness. It must become a state of being. It must dwell within, awakening insight.
David Barr, Art Park Founder

What is happening now

Fairies & Forts

June 16 is our annual summer kickoff event at the Park.
Enjoy free admission all day, a family concert, art projects, stories, and the traditional hike to the Fort for flag-raising.

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