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Overview
Welcome to the
Rochester Hills Museum
at Van Hoosen Farm
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Museum Hours:
Wednesdays - Saturdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm, other times by appointment
Admission:
Adults: $5.00
Sr. Citizens (60 and older): $3.00
Students (grades K-12): $3.00
Director of Parks & Forestry: Michael Hartner
Supervisor of Museum: Patrick J. McKay
Phone number: 248-656-4663
Fax number: 248-608-8198
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Mission Statement
Because appreciation of the present is enhanced by understanding the past, The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm interprets, preserves and collects the history of the greater Rochester area for present and future generations.
Vision Statement
The Museum is the primary site for learning about and preserving the history of the greater Rochester area in Oakland County, Michigan, as a representative of similar communities throughout Michigan.
Located in Stoney Creek Village, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this 16-acre museum complex was home to Taylor and Van Hoosen families dating back to 1823. It features structures original to the property from 1840 to the early 20th century.
Presented in a restored 1927 Dairy Barn are well-designed and informative exhibits highlighting the settlement, agriculture, industry and cultural evolution of this community. The Museum serves as the repository for artifacts and archives related to the greater Rochester area and offers access for research.
Location
On Van Hoosen Rd. just south of Tienken Rd, one mile east of Rochester Road, and one mile north of downtown Rochester.
Local history museum and park facilities on Stoney Creek.
Mailing Address: Rochester Hills Museum 1005 Van Hoosen Road Rochester Hills, MI 48306
 A Map to the Museum is made available to you in Adobe Acrobat format. If your browser does not already have the Acrobat Reader plug-in that is required to view these documents, please click here to access a free copy of the software.
Other Museum Fees
Outdoor Photography Fees
Museum grounds are available for photography sessions from 1:00-3:00pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays, in the absence of scheduled Museum events. The fee is $50.00 per hour or fraction of the hour. Outdoor Photography Contract is available to you in Adobe Acrobat format.
Commercial Use of the Buildings and Grounds
Please contact the Museum staff directly at (248) 656-4663 to check availability.
Outside
1/2 day (1-4 hours) $500
Full day (5-8 hours) $1,000
Inside
1/2 day (1-4 hours) $750
Full day (5-8 hours) $1,500
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