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!
OUR SITES
HACKLEY & HUME
SCOLNIK HOUSE
FIRE BARN MUSEUM
OUR COLLECTION
WHO IS ROSIE LEE WILKINS? PIECING TOGETHER HER HISTORY
Check out our newest exhibit on this local Muskegon quilter you’ve probably never heard of. Learn about her life, see a selection of her quilts, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the museum staff worked to piece together her story.
Exhibit open November 9, 2020 – April 24, 2021.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MASTODONS ARE ON THE LOOSE IN MUSKEGON!
Mini Mastodons are on the loose and hiding around Downtown Muskegon. Stop into the Lakeshore Museum Center to pick up our Scavenger Hunt Brochure and follow the clues to find all 20!
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- The Fascinating Life of James McGordon by Muskegon History and Beyond with the Lakeshore Museum Center • A podcast on Anchor March 3, 2021Today's podcast takes a look at the life of one of Charles Hackley's business partners James McGordon. McGordon who worked his way up from laborer to business owner, also had difficulties and issues in his life, one of which led to him being stabbed in Charles Hackley's house. https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/episodes/The-Fascinating-Life-of-James-McGordon-ercsr3 James McGordon like many lumber barons […]
- Five days left to order and our kits are going fast! Our sláinte kits include a blackberry bramble, bees knees and mules for fun... March 3, 2021Five days left to order and our kits are going fast! Our sláinte kits include a blackberry bramble, bees knees and mules for fun & safe St. Patrick’s Day. Plus, learn to coat the top of your glass like a pro! Order before March 8. Reminder that pickup takes place next week! Donors can pick […]