Address
Ella Sharp Museum
3225 4th Street
Jackson, Michigan 49203
Phone: 517-787-2320
Fax: 517-787-2933
Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 11:30am – 4pm
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Admission
Admission includes Museum Galleries and Hurst Planetarium Shows.
Adults: $10
Children up to 17: $5
Adults Over 65, Military Members and Students: $8
Museum Members and Children Under 5: Free
Associated libraries with Woodlands Library Cooperative: $2 Off
Please present ID for admission discounts
- Museum galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday during regular business hours.
- Planetarium Shows are held everyday we are open. Visit our Planetarium Show and Special Events Calendar for times.
Explore our featured exhibits here
House Tours
House Tours are currently available only for pre-scheduled Group Visits and Field Trips. It is not open daily to the public.
Check out our Special Events Calendar for upcoming Events with Public House Tours.
Group Visits & Field Trips
Please click here for details.
Free & Discounted Admission Programs
Jackson District Library Museum Pass
JDL Cardholders can now check out an ELLA SHARP MUSEUM PASS, available at all Jackson District Library locations. This pass allows for up to three adults and children younger than 18 from one household to access Ella Sharp Museum galleries, house tours, and Hurst Planetarium public shows free of charge. Patrons are allowed to check out a pass for one week from Jackson District Library, without renewals. Return this pass to the Jackson District Library.
Museums For All
Ella Sharp Museum is a member of the Museums For All program. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance have discounted admission rates to Ella Sharp Museum. When purchasing admission tickets, show your EBT card to receive a discounted admission rate of $3/person for up to 4 individuals per EBT card. Any beyond the 4 person limit will pay regular admission rates.
Woodlands Library Cooperative
Based in Albion, Michigan, the Woodlands Library Cooperative serves 50 public libraries located across thirteen counties in Southern Lower Michigan including the Jackson District Library. Library cardholders associated with the Woodlands Library Cooperative will receive $2 off admission to the museum. Click here to see if your library is included.
Free & Discounted Admission Programs
Jackson District Library Museum Pass
JDL Cardholders can now check out an ELLA SHARP MUSEUM PASS, available at all Jackson District Library locations. This pass allows for up to three adults and children younger than 18 from one household to access Ella Sharp Museum galleries, house tours, and Hurst Planetarium public shows free of charge. Patrons are allowed to check out a pass for one week from Jackson District Library, without renewals. Return this pass to the Jackson District Library.
Museums For All
Ella Sharp Museum is a member of the Museums For All program. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance have discounted admission rates to Ella Sharp Museum. When purchasing admission tickets, show your EBT card to receive a discounted admission rate of $3/person for up to 4 individuals per EBT card. Any beyond the 4 person limit will pay regular admission rates.
Woodlands Library Cooperative
Based in Albion, Michigan, the Woodlands Library Cooperative serves 50 public libraries located across thirteen counties in Southern Lower Michigan including the Jackson District Library. Library cardholders associated with the Woodlands Library Cooperative will receive $2 off admission to the museum. Click here to see if your library is included.
The Ella is a part of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association!
One of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world with members in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, El Salvador and Mexico! NARM has 1,038 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more that offer their individual NARM qualified members reciprocal benefits.
Ella Sharp Museum memberships at the family and above level receive a NARM membership! Learn more about museum membership here.