MUSEUMS MAKE YOU ...
Wonder, imagine, adventurous, brave and more! When you visit our museums, you take a 400 million year journey that explores Muskegon County’s rich history with exciting exhibits, hands-on activities and a variety of programs across multiple historic sites. Come let our museums make you smile!
NATURE CAT: BACKYARD & BEYOND
EXHIBIT RUNNING May 30 – September 12, 2026
Tally Ho! An Adventure Awaits! Join Nature Cat and his friends for a wild journey of discovery at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science. This immersive exhibit, Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond, invites explorers of all ages to dive into the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of their favorite backyard adventurer.
OUR SITES
HACKLEY & HUME
HISTORIC SITE
SCOLNIK HOUSE OF
THE DEPRESSION ERA
FIRE BARN
MUSEUM
OUR
COLLECTION
SAVE THE DATE:
Lumber Barons Ball Presents
Night at the Museum
October 3, 2026
MASTODONS ARE ON THE LOOSE IN MUSKEGON!
Mini Mastodons are on the loose and hiding around Downtown Muskegon. Stop in to the Muskegon Museum of History & Science to pick up our Scavenger Hunt Brochure and follow the clues to find all 20!
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- The clock is ticking! September 3, 2026The clock is ticking! Don't miss your opportunity to enter the Night at the Museum Raffle and support the Lakeshore Museum Center. 💰 $2,500 Grand Prize 💵$1,000 Prize 🥉Three $500 Prizes 🎫Tickets: $25 each or 5 for $100 Buy yours in any museum gift store or online through Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lumber-barons-ball-night-at-the-museum-raffle 🏆Winners will be drawn October […]
- 🌟 Before it's gone September 2, 2026🌟 Before it's gone... come explore the Nature Cat exhibit! 🌿 There's still time to experience the Nature Cat exhibit at the Lakeshore Museum Center—but not for long! This interactive exhibit is only here through September 12, so don't miss your chance to discover the wonders of the natural world alongside everyone's favorite outdoor explorer. […]