Museum is open Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm

Dates to Remember!

The Alden Depot Museum Hours

Open only during the summer season.  The doors open on Memorial Day at 1pm and close for the winter on Labor Day at 4pm.  Operating Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm

Helena Township Historical Society Annual Meeting
Members are invited to join us for the annual meeting and election of officers.  Held at the Helena Township Community Center the first Friday in October at 10am

Events

Annual Antique and Cottage Décor Sale held the last Saturday in June 9am-5pm.  Buyers and Sellers wanted!!!

Bring your gently used home and garden décor and antique pieces including furniture (no clothing) to sell at the depot during this established community event.  Share 20% of profits with the Museum.  Note: Sellers must pick up their tickets the Thursday and Friday prior to the sale 10a-12noon (a ticket must be completed to identify the price and seller # and attached to each item you are selling).  Drop off items 8-9am and pick up or donate unsold items at 5pm.  Check Alden Depot Facebook page for updates

Annual Model Train Show the last 3 weekends in August

Held by the Northern Michigan Railroad Club inside the Museum and under the portico, this is a popular train show and swap.  Bring the kids and train enthusiasts to enjoy the multiple interactive train layouts featuring all gauges.  Hours:  First of the three weekends’ Saturday and Sunday 10-4.  The second and third weekends Saturday and Sunday 1p-4p. Check Northern Michigan Railroad Club FaceBook page for updates

Alden Harvest Festival

Downtown Alden special event.  Museum open Saturday from 10a-2pm

DABA Holiday Illumination downtown. 

Depot Display at the UMC Church

Always verify operating hours/dates on Facebook pages!