Bay City Antiques Center
Antique store4.6(692 Google reviews)Bay City Antiques Center is a antique store in Bay City, MI. You’ll find it at 1020 North Water Street, Bay City, MI 48708. It’s one of 4 secondhand and resale shops we track in Bay City.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 8 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
Shoppers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 692 reviews. 6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 1020 North Water Street, Bay City, MI 48708
- Hours
- Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +1-989-893-1116
- Website
- antiquecenteronline.com
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- Sunday hours are on file (12 PM – 5 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bay City Antiques Center located?
Bay City Antiques Center is located at 1020 North Water Street, Bay City, MI 48708.
What are Bay City Antiques Center’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +1-989-893-1116 to confirm.
Is Bay City Antiques Center open on Sunday?
Yes — Bay City Antiques Center lists Sunday hours of 12 PM – 5 PM.
What kind of store is Bay City Antiques Center?
Bay City Antiques Center is a antique store in Bay City, MI.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Bay City Antiques Center?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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