Discover Michigan’s Rarest Reads
Virtually step into the Library of Michigan’s Rare Book Room. This digitized collection showcases highlights from over 30,000 rare and historic items, including early Michigan documents, natural history volumes, travel narratives, and more. From hand-colored botanical prints to 19th-century political ephemera, these materials offer a vivid window into Michigan’s past and the wider world that shaped it.
Learn more about the Library of Michigan's rare book room; www.Michigan.gov/RareBooks
In the Rare Vault, discover a diverse range of materials from the Rare Book Room, available exclusively on-site at the Library of Michigan.
Want to see the materials up close?
Connect with Library staff to set up your visit.
Librarian@Michigan.gov
517-335-1477