Explore Through Exhibits

We host physical and digital exhibits exploring the rich history of the Observatory and the University of Michigan, as well as the outstanding collections of the Bentley Historical Library. 

Exhibits are available for viewing during open hours and public programs.

Recorded Talks and Presentations

Videos of talks and presentations at the Observatory

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    Michigan Archives Night: Dark Days, White Nights: American North Russia Expeditionary Force in Archangel, 1918-1919 with Olga Virakhovskaya

    Olga Virakhovskaya, the Lead Archivist for Collections Management at the Bentley Historical Library, discusses the American military intervention at Archangel, Russia, at the end of World War I, nicknamed the “Polar Bear Expedition" -- a strange episode in American history. Talk given December 8, 2022.

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