Frequntley Asked Questions

6650 E. Broadway • Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: 989-775-4750
Fax: 989-775-4770

What is the Ziibiwing Center?
Where are you located?
What are your hours of operation?
What else is there to do in Mt. Pleasant?
How do I arrange for a guided tour?
What is the minimum amount of people necessary for a guided tour?
How has gaming affected the tribe?
May I take photographs inside the exhibit?
When did the Ziibiwing Center open?
How can I support the Ziibiwing Center?
What does Anishinabe mean?
What does Ziibiwing mean?

1. What is the Ziibiwing Center? (top)

The Ziibiwing Center is a museum and cultural center built to share the history of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan with the rest of the world.

We offer a wide selection of facilities including:

Permanent Exhibit
Changing Exhibitions
Research Center
Meeting & Conference Facilities
Gift Shop with Wi-Fi Media Lounge
Administration Offices

2. Where are you located? (top)

6650 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Click here for map and driving directions

3. What are your hours of operation? (top)

Permanent and Changing Exhibits
Monday thru Saturday • 10am - 6pm
Sunday • Closed

Gift Shop
Monday thru Saturday • 10am - 6pm
Sunday • Closed

Wi-Fi Media Lounge
Monday thru Saturday • 10am - 6pm
Sunday • Closed

Research Center
Monday thru Friday • 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday & Sunday • Closed

Other times by appointment only.

4. What else is there to do in Mt. Pleasant? (top)

Visit the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort just north of the Ziibiwing Center. With luxurious rooms, indulgent dining, thrilling games, superstar entertainment, natural ambience, and breathtaking views it’s the best of both worlds, and it’s waiting for you at our four-diamond casino & resort. http://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/
Powwow August 7th-9th http://www.sagchip.org/pow-wow/index.htm
For Mt. Pleasant sites visit http://www.mountpleasantwow.com/
Restaurants
Shopping
Cinemas
Recreation (Canoeing and tubing on the Chippewa River)
13 Area Golf Courses
Central Michigan University
Let’s Do The Dishes http://www.letsdothedishes.com/gallery.html

5. How do I arrange for a guided tour? (top)

Call 1.800.225.8172 Ext. 1-54750 or 989.775.4750

6. What is the minimum amount of people necessary for a guided tour?(top)

The minimum amount is ten people and reservations are required.

7. How has gaming affected the tribe?(top)

Through the resiliency of our ancestors we have endured and overcome many obstacles that were placed before us. The recent success of our gaming and entertainment operation has enabled us to better provide for the needs of our community. Housing, health care, and educational opportunities have greatly improved in the past twenty years. Our economic success has also given us the means to begin to reclaim the history of our people and share it with the rest of the world.

8. May I take photographs inside the exhibit?(top)

Taking photos is allowed for educational use only. Photos must be taken with a non-flash camera.

9. When did the Ziibiwing Center open? (top)

The Ziibiwing Center opened May 21, 2004.

10. How can I support the Ziibiwing Center? (top)

Purchase one of our 10 memberships levels
Purchase a brick or tree through the Ni-Bami Campaign
Donate artifacts to the Ziibiwing Center collection
Donate to our Wish List items
Join us in exhibit openings, workshops, collection showings, and other exciting events

11. What does Anishinabe mean? (top)

Anishinabe means the first one lowered from above and placed on the Mother Earth.

12. What does Ziibiwing mean? (top)

Ziibiwing means “By the River.”