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.
