Oakland History Center

4.7(34)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 34 reviews (Google rating)Museum
Closed today

Quick facts

Oakland History Center is a museum at 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave in Pontiac, MI, open Tue–Thu from 11:00 AM. Call +1248-338-6732 for details.

Address
405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone
+1248-338-6732
Hours today
Closed today

About Oakland History Center

Oakland History Center is a museum at 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave in Pontiac, MI. It offers tours and has a gift shop, giving visitors options beyond a museum visit alone. The provided listing does not describe the exhibits or tour content, so those details remain unspecified. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 34 reviews—a snapshot of visitor feedback rather than a description of what is on display.

For planning a visit, the museum welcomes children and provides on-site parking and a restroom. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. There is no restaurant on site. These practical details make clear several of the facilities available, though the supplied information does not include opening hours, admission costs, or tour schedules.

Known for

  • Museum offering tours
  • On-site gift shop
  • Welcomes children
  • On-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom

Google rating breakdown

33 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★27
  • 4★5
  • 3★0
  • 2★1
  • 1★0

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • nice staff×3
  • gem×2
  • event×2
  • grounds×2
  • ice cream×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Mike was very helpfu and nice guy. Cute place.”

    — Desiree Bremer, May 22, 2023 · google

  • “A great event today. Going on tomorrow also.”

    — patricia harker, July 29, 2022 · google

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Oakland History Center — frequently asked

Is Oakland History Center open on Mondays?
No — Oakland History Center is closed on Mondays.
Where is Oakland History Center?
Oakland History Center is at 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342.
What is the phone number for Oakland History Center?
You can reach Oakland History Center on +1248-338-6732.

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