A gift shop sells items that are unique to Leelanau or created by local artists. The Leelanau Historical Museum is open 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 4 PM Sunday from mid-June to Labor Day. From early May to mid-June and from Labor Day to late October it is open 1 to 4 PM on Friday and Saturday, or by appointment. Sitting along the shores of scenic Torch Lake in Alden, this historic depot dates back to 1908 when trains used to transport city dwellers who summered up north. Today it serves as the village's historical museum with photos and artifacts that chronicle Alden's past, beginning with 1849 and the lumbering era.
Admission is by donation.
The Bellaire Historical Museum chronicles the heritage of rural Bellaire with exhibits of vintage clothing, antique tools, general store artifacts and Civil War records. You'll find an extensive newspaper collection as well as Bellaire area pictures and maps from between 1865 and 1965. There is no admission fee to visit. Central Lake History Museum Mich. Hwy. Displays illustrate the history of this rural community and include several interesting children's exhibits.