Located at the Ada History Center, the Averill Historical Museum operates in an 1870s farmhouse and barn owned by Ada Township. The museum opened on July 4, 1999.
The museum features permanent exhibits on Ada history and temporary exhibit space that changes annually. The facility also includes a gift shop, community meeting room, restrooms, and collections storage space for the community’s treasures.
Museum Open Hours
Fridays & Saturdays 1-4:00 pm
March-December
OR BY APPOINTMENT
Subject to holiday closures
New Temporary Exhibit
Immerse yourself in the adventurous life and vibrant art of Kreigh Collins. Explore the illustrations, paintings and comic strips that made Collins an internationally known artist.
Permanent Exhibits
Rooted in Trade
Highlighting the interaction of cultures 200 years ago during Ada's fur-trading years
Over the River
Exploring life at the junction of the Thornapple and Grand Rivers.
Right on Track
A look at how life changed when the train came to town.
Taking Care of Business
Business matters in Ada from farms to mills to Main Street
Answering the Call
A look at those from Ada who served our nation. Upcoming video interactive currently in development.
Kidding Around
In honor of Ada’s smallest residents: area schools and historic toys.