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.
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HACKLEY & HUME
HISTORIC SITE
SCOLNIK HOUSE OF
THE DEPRESSION ERA
FIRE BARN
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Lumber Barons Ball Presents
Night at the Museum
October 3, 2026
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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 Tiffin Report and the Growth of Michigan May 20, 2026The Tiffin Report was the findings of a land survey of the Michigan Territory. This survey would decry much of Michigan as unfit for farming and habitation, and held back settlers to the area for many years. In this episode, find out more about the survey done and what they had to say. Muskegon History […]
- ☀️ Who remembers Summer Celebration? May 18, 2026☀️ Who remembers Summer Celebration? The Muskegon music festival took place annually from 1993 to 2011 at Heritage Landing and featured notable acts like Aretha Franklin, The Beach Boys, and Toby Keith. This photo from the Lakeshore Museum Center archive shows an 11-day pass for the 2003 event. What was your favorite concert you saw […]