Royal Oak Historical Society Museum Exhibits
The Museum features both temporary exhibits and permanent displays. Our rotating exhibits highlight stories of Royal Oak events, cultural and civic organizations, arts, and city or township development. Our permanent displays, which are refreshed annually, explore Royal Oak's past through artifacts, historic photographs, and archival documents in themed display cases.
See below for upcoming exhibits
Where They Lie: Stories That Royal Oak Cemeteries Tell
More than the hallowed grounds of burial plots, cemeteries are a treasure trove of stories about people, events, landscape architecture, and more.
The city of Royal Oak is home to three cemeteries, each with its own distinguishing characteristics.
“Where They Lie: Stories that Royal Oak Cemeteries Tell” opens
Sunday, March 22, to give a new perspective beyond the tombstones.
On display during the Museum’s regular hours:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1–4 p.m.
March 22, 2026 through July 25, 2026
Admission is free and donations are welcome.
