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Waterloo   Farm Museum

Experience the charm of 19th-century rural Michigan at the Waterloo Farm Museum, nestled along a picturesque country road. Explore an authentically restored 1850s farmhouse, marvel at a rare wooden Perkins windmill, and step into a cozy log cabin featuring a traditional stone fireplace. Discover the woodworking and blacksmith workshops, complete with a working forge, and visit the granary, now home to our quaint gift shop. Each historic building captures a unique aspect of 1880s farm life, offering an immersive journey into Michigan's pioneering past.

 

                       ​Highlights of the Museum

  • 1850s Farmhouse: Experience the daily life of a pioneer family in this meticulously restored home, showcasing period furnishings and artifacts.

  • Perkins Windmill: Observe one of the few remaining wooden windmills of its kind, exemplifying the ingenuity of early agricultural technology.

  • Log Cabin: Step back in time within this rustic dwelling, complete with a traditional stone fireplace that served as the heart of the home.

  • Workshops: Visit the woodworking and blacksmith shops, where demonstrations of traditional crafts bring history to life.

  • Granary Gift Shop: Browse a selection of unique gifts and souvenirs housed in the historic granary, reflecting the charm of a bygone era.

Waterloo farm museum farm house

Plan Your Visit:

  • Location: 13493 Waterloo-Munith Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240

  • Hours: 10am - 4pm | Open seasonally on Saturdays only starting June 7th, 2025

  • Admission:

    • Saturday tours are by donation only. 

    • See our events page for our event schedule and admission prices.

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