Stories from the Woods exhibition, September 24, 2009 through May 1, 2010

The theme of the exhibit is the storytelling traditions of the Upper Peninsula, starting with the original Native American inhabitants of the region, going right up through to the 20th century and the influence of all the different immigrant groups that came to the U.P.



Visit the Heritage Center

The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center is now in its new home on the ground floor of Cohodas Hall. Two exhibits are currently featured: “This Northern Century: Student Life at NMU,” and "Uneasy Years: Michigan Jewry Between the Wars."  More details

Center Hours
The Beaumier U.P Heritage Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  The center is located in room 105 Cohodas Hall.


Performing Arts Series
The Heritage Center oversees NMU’s International Performing Arts Series. Season tickets for the series are only available until Oct. 1, so act fast. Season tickets give purchasers the value of one free performance. It’s affordable entertainment for the whole family.

Center’s Collections

Collection Series 3Among the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center’s collections, are those that highlight influential U.P. residents Sam Cohodas, John Voelker, Glenn Seaborg, Dominic Jacobetti and Nita Engle.   Learn more