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Fresh Paint for Ella’s Farmhouse

With generous support from our community, the Ella Sharp Museum is thrilled to announce the next phase of enhancements for Ella’s house, highlighted by a long-awaited exterior repainting. This project will not only involve refreshing the house with a new coat of paint but also include necessary repairs to its woodwork and structure. As stewards […]

Ella Sharp Museum is CYCLING in Another Fascinating Exhibit!

GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes TO OPEN AT Ella Sharp Museum ON JUNE 1, 2023 NEW EXHIBITION EXPLORES THE HISTORY AND SCIENCE BEHIND BICYCLES From June 2023 through January 2024 Ella Sharp Museum will present GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes, organized by Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh). From schoolyards and mountain trails to bustling […]

Ella Sharp Museum Brings Museum of Special Art’s HORIZON Exhibition to Michigan

Ella Sharp Museum Brings Museum of Special Art’s HORIZON Exhibition to Michigan Exhibit Promotes Inclusivity with Visual Arts and Disabilities Honored to show inclusivity through visual art, the Ella Sharp Museum will be the debut venue of the Museum of Special Art (MOSA) HORIZON Exhibition. The new traveling exhibition, on view November 5, 2022 through […]

How People Make Things Opens at the Ella Sharp Museum on October 1, 2022

Exhibit Places Visitors on the Factory Floor with Real Tools Every object in our world has a story of how it is made. How People Make Things, a new traveling exhibit coming to the Ella Sharp Museum October 1, 2022 – January 8, 2023, tells this story by linking familiar childhood objects to a process […]

New Exhibition Opens September 1 at the Ella Sharp Museum

In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth. By using cutting-edge technology and custom methods, artist Bob Sober created Small Wonders: Insects in Focus, an exhibition of breathtaking beauty that allows viewers to see this hidden world […]

Hands-On Exploration Stations Exhibition Opens on Jackson Museum Day

The Ella Sharp Museum will debut its new children’s exhibition, Exploration Stations, on Saturday, May 7, 2022, as part of Jackson Museum Day activities. Developed by the Ella Sharp Museum, the 2,500 square-foot interactive exhibit features five themed stations — space, construction, home, nature and transportation — connected to unique aspects of the City of […]

Ella Sharp Museum To Participate In Jackson County 5th Annual Free Museum Day Event

Eleven participating Jackson County, Michigan museums will be open to the public, free of charge on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Jackson County Free Museum Day. Some locations will host an “open-house style” reception and self-guided tours while others are hosting child-friendly activities, historical demonstrations and providing guided tours. […]

Ella Sharp Museum’s Annual Art, Beer, & Wine Festival Returns June Of 2022

Ella Sharp Museum’s annual Art, Beer, and Wine festival will take place on Saturday, June 11 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Art, Beer, and Wine Festival is presented by County National Bank. This year’s festival will feature Michigan wineries, breweries, cideries, and artists. The museum will also host food vendors and live music on […]

The Ella Sharp Museum to Temporarily Close its Jackson History Gallery

Ella Sharp Museum is temporarily closing the Lynne A. Loftis Jackson History Gallery for the re-development of a new gallery space that will feature in-house and traveling exhibitions. The Jackson History Gallery opened in 2006 with the intention of focus on community pride, education, and involvement by residents and visitors. It was created to present […]
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Ella Sharp Museum
3225 4th Street
Jackson, Michigan 49203
Phone: 517.787.2320
Fax: 517.787.2933

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Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 11:30am – 4pm
Sunday – Monday: Closed

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