Knowlton Museum

Knowlton Museum 317 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI
Visit Discovery City at the Knowlton Museum Mickey was a dairy delivery man who went on to start Party Time Ice Company.

NEW EXHIBIT from April 29th – Sept 4th

Top Secret: License to Spy is based around a James Bond-style fantasy of exotic locations, high-tech equipment, and, of course, a mystery to solve. Through the task of breaking codes, using spy satellites, and creating elusive disguises, this exhibit explores the science and technology of the undercover world of spying and espionage. Equipped with a Spy Fil

e, visitors are presented with a scenario and six suspects. You will be challenged with gathering intelligence from selected exhibits to uncover information on the suspects, leading them on a journey of discovery into the lifelike world of what it is like to be a secret agent. Kids and adults alike will be amazed by the behind-the-scenes glimpse into this world in Top Secret: License to Spy. The original ice collection was lovingly founded by Norman "Mickey" Knowlton and his wife, Agnes Knowlton. He and Agnes were avid collectors who sought to preserve and share this unique part of history with the public. The 10,000 square foot museum is now in the care of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County who is proud to continue the family's mission. The ice collection will be publicly available again in a few years. The exhibit will be fun for all ages but is prime for 5yrs - 15yrs old.

Before fridges and grocery chains, Port Huron ran on ice blocks and milk deliveries! Thanks to Mickey and Agnes Knowlton...
06/10/2025

Before fridges and grocery chains, Port Huron ran on ice blocks and milk deliveries!

Thanks to Mickey and Agnes Knowlton, those stories live on through 10,000+ artifacts — from hand-cut ice to Twin Pines milk trucks (and yes, even Milky the Clown).

Before the Knowlton Collection returns, learn more about the history of some of the artifacts

By Laura Fitzgerald Mickey and Agnes Knowlton made an enormous impact in the Port Huron area through dairy delivery and […]

Join us October 15th!
10/09/2024

Join us October 15th!

Do you ever wonder what’s part of the Knowlton Museum collections? Have you seen key pieces of Port Huron's ice industry...
08/01/2024

Do you ever wonder what’s part of the Knowlton Museum collections? Have you seen key pieces of Port Huron's ice industry that have been preserved? In this first story in a four-part series, take a behind the scenes look at the Knowlton historic ice wagon collection. Read all about how the collection came together and how these artifacts keep our local ice harvesting industry history alive.

By Laura Fitzgerald The Community Foundation is proud to continue to protect a little slice of Port Huron’s history and […]

We are thrilled to share that Discovery City, a brand new and exciting indoor play space, will be opening this Fall in t...
06/24/2024

We are thrilled to share that Discovery City, a brand new and exciting indoor play space, will be opening this Fall in the historic Knowlton Ice Museum! The City of Port Huron Parks & Recreation Department team has been working hard to bring this innovative and fun-filled space to our community. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Here's a little more about the play space from the Voice News:

A new children’s museum ran by the Port Huron Parks and Recreation Department will be coming to downtown Port Huron this fall.

Now that the exhibit run has come to an end, we would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone that made it possible ...
09/04/2023

Now that the exhibit run has come to an end, we would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone that made it possible for us to bring Top Secret: License to Spy to the Knowlton Museum this year!

To every single guest that walked through our doors - we loved seeing your smiling faces, talking with you, and helping you crack the case!

To all of the schools/organizations that sent field trip groups - we had a blast playing spy with all of your kiddos! Thank you for choosing us.

To the Knowlton Family, the Port Huron Museums, the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, and to all of our sponsors - your support and generosity made this all possible. We could not have done any of this without you!

Thank you to everyone for coming on this mission with us!! 🕵

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Top Secret: License to Spy was created by Scitech in Perth, Australia and is produced by Imagine Exhibitions.

💲 BOGO SALE 💲In honor of Labor Day and it being the final weekend of the exhibit, we are running a Buy One Get One Free ...
09/01/2023

💲 BOGO SALE 💲

In honor of Labor Day and it being the final weekend of the exhibit, we are running a Buy One Get One Free special now thru Sunday!!

These are the last 3 days to solve the mystery of the Top Secret: License to Spy interactive exhibit at the Knowlton Museum!

This deal is valid when purchasing tickets in person at the museum as well as online. Just use the code: BOGOSPY at the time of checkout.

Go to www.knowltonmuseum.org for more information and to buy tickets. Tickets must be used on or before September 3rd, 2023 as we are closed on Monday for the holiday.

There won't be a better deal than this and time is almost out!!

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Top Secret: License to Spy was created by Scitech in Perth, Australia and is produced by Imagine Exhibitions.

Buy 1 ticket get 1 ticket free! Now through Sept 3rd. Use discount code: BOGOSPYTime is running out to be a spy... BOGO ...
09/01/2023

Buy 1 ticket get 1 ticket free!
Now through Sept 3rd. Use discount code: BOGOSPY
Time is running out to be a spy... BOGO tickets for Labor Day Weekend! Get yours now!

https://www.knowltonicemuseum.com/

We can't believe it's already about that time - Back to School!!This is the last full week that the Top Secret: License ...
08/30/2023

We can't believe it's already about that time - Back to School!!

This is the last full week that the Top Secret: License to Spy exhibit will be here and open to the public at the Knowlton Museum. It's time to cram in one last summer activity with the kids before school resumes in a few days!!

This interactive exhibit is fun AND educational. What better way to start getting back into the swing of the school year?

Don’t forget - general admission tickets are 30% off now through tomorrow, August 31!

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Top Secret: License to Spy was created by Scitech in Perth, Australia and is produced by Imagine Exhibitions.

~* ENCODED COMMUNICATION TRANSMITTING *~This week is your last chance to win! Tune in to 96.9 WBTI tomorrow morning betw...
08/29/2023

~* ENCODED COMMUNICATION TRANSMITTING *~

This week is your last chance to win! Tune in to 96.9 WBTI tomorrow morning between 6am-9am to listen for the special spy sound. 📻 If you are caller #9 you will win a family 4-pack of general admission tickets to Top Secret: License to Spy at the Knowlton Museum!

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Top Secret: License to Spy was created by Scitech in Perth, Australia and is produced by Imagine Exhibitions.

…ENCODED COMMUNICATION TRANSMITTING… Calling all spies! 96.9 WBTI has a covert missions for you: it’s Spy Another Day with Knowlton Museum! Listen every Wednesday morning between 6a & 9a for the SPECIAL SPY SOUND and be CALLER #9

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317 Grand River Avenue
Port Huron, MI
48060

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Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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