For general information about the surrounding community, here are some helpful links:
City of Houghton
Student Local Resource Guide
Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce
Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
Check out Keweenaw Trails for information about biking, hiking, and kayaking in the Keweenaw.
For an interactive map of waterfalls in the area, visit the OAP Waterfall Guide.
Hours of Operation
• A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum (EERC)
- Friday: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM
• J.R. Van Pelt and Opie Library
- Friday: 7:45 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM-12:00 AM
• University Images (SDC)
- Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
• Campus Bookstore (MUB)
- Friday: 8:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Outdoor Adventure Program Rental Center (MUB)
- Friday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
• Fitness Center (SDC)
- Friday: 6:30 AM-9:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM-11:45 PM
• Pool (SDC)
Lap Swim
- Friday: 6:30 AM-9:00 AM and 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Open Swim
- Friday: 4:30 PM-9:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
• Gates Tennis Center
- Friday: 9:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM
• Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce (902 College Avenue, Houghton)
- Friday: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Family Weekend is possible because of the collaborative efforts of multiple campus departments, student organizations, and local businesses. In addition to the sponsors listed in the event descriptions, we’d like to thank: Michigan Tech Athletics, Michigan Tech Campus Bookstore, Michigan Tech Dining Services, Michigan Tech Memorial Union, Michigan Tech Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Michigan Tech Sports & Recreation, Michigan Tech Student Life, A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Community Arts Center, Fick & Sons, Inc. of Grayling, MI, Keweenaw Gem & Gift, Inc., Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, Keweenaw Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Library Restaurant & Brew Pub, Miskwabik Ed Gray Studio-Gallery, North Shore Grill & Pub, Vertin Gallery, and The Wicker & Willow Company