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
Are you interested in learning more about your home?
Or the people who lived in it before you?
The "Residential Genealogy: Beyond The Walls" exhibit illustrates the
Various types of documents are available to help you with that research.
It presents land records, multiple maps, newspaper ads, articles,
personal family papers, neighborhood association minutes, and more. It explains how each of them can help you unravel the history of your home.
Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Exhibit runs from Sept. 9 - Oct. 25, 2025
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Begin your research journey with this resource guide from the Royal Oak Historical Society.
Researching the History of Your Home (pdf)
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