Call the museum for information on special events during its May through October season. Within the institute's 10 galleries you'll also find works by German Expressionists, and collections of exemplary photography and contemporary ceramics. Before heading back, stretch your legs and romp around the Kalamazoo Nature Center's new indoor tropical rain forest, complete with tropical fish, birds and iguanas. If the weather's nice, walk through the 11-acre arboretum. Beyond that, there are 1,000 acres to hike or cross-country ski.
Life is great here.
Former resident Farrell agrees. Kalamazoo remains a pleasant place to visit. It doesn't seem to have changes a bit over the years. It still feels like home. Ron Garbinski is editor of Michigan Living.