New stories. Fresh perspectives. Every season.

At Dobson Museum & Home, our rotating seasonal exhibits bring Ottawa County’s history to life through carefully curated artifacts, photography, and storytelling. Each quarter introduces a new theme—giving visitors a reason to return, explore, and experience something different throughout the year.

Step into the beginnings of the Ottawa County Historical Society and discover how the museum first came to life. This exhibit highlights early artifacts from the original collection, offering a rare look at the foundation of the museum and the community effort behind its creation.

You’ll see where it all started—and gain a deeper appreciation for the people and pieces that built the museum’s legacy.

A tribute to patriotism at the local level, this exhibit showcases Ottawa County’s connection to America’s story. Featuring Independence Day artifacts, Bicentennial memorabilia from 1976, and companion panels from Moments That Made Us, it captures how national milestones are experienced in our own backyard.

Discover how Ottawa County has celebrated—and shaped—America’s history across generations.

Explore a century of change along Route 66 as it runs through Ottawa County. This exhibit features 50 locations captured in “then and now” photography, documenting the evolution of the iconic Mother Road and the communities connected to it.

See how time, travel, and transformation have shaped one of America’s most legendary highways—right here at home.