Open: 2nd Sundays & 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm
Closed: Holiday weekends and when a GWBHS program is elsewhere.
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Open: 2nd Sundays and 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm
Open House
Friday, July 17, 2026, 1-4 pm
(Free admission, donations appreciated)
Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road
Permanent exhibits interpret local area history and culture.
Appreciation Reception
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6-8 pm
Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road
Members, supporters, and volunteers are invited for refreshments with one complimentary ticket per person for a raffle with terrific prizes. RSVP appreciated but not required by July 21 to contact@gwbhs.org or (248) 757-2451.
City of Sylvan Lake History Open House
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1-4 pm
Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road
(Free admission, donations appreciated)
Did you know? The City of Sylvan Lake is the fourth-smallest city in Michigan at 0.51 square miles. Despite its size, the city has a long and well-documented history. Join us and learn about “the prettiest little city in the state of Michigan!”
Apple Island Kayak Adventure
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:30-8:30 pm
DNR Orchard Lake Boat Launch, 4060 Orchard Lake Road
($11 for residents / $13 for non-residents)
Discover the fun of kayaking on Orchard Lake with West Bloomfield School District’s (WBSD) Apple Island as our exploration destination. We will hike the historic island before paddling back. A WBP naturalist and GWBHS docent will accompany you as your guides. This trip is for intermediate paddlers with their own watercraft. You must bring your own boat and life jacket. Program made possible through partnerships with WBSD and WBP. Fee is per person, not per watercraft. Register through wbparks.org.
Open House
Friday, August 21, 2026, 1-4 pm
(Free admission, donations appreciated)
Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road
Permanent exhibits interpret local area history and culture.
Monthly Open Houses
2nd Sundays & 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm
(Free Admission, Donations Appreciated)
Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road
Enjoy temporary and permanent exhibits interpreting area history and culture. Occasionally guest presenters share their interests.