MUSEUMS MAKE YOU
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The Muskegon Historic Sites are guaranteed to make you smile! Open for tours May through October, the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and Scolnik House of the Depression Era House welcome guests for specialty tours, engaging programming, and special events throughout the season. See the calendar for more information!
OUR HISTORIC SITES
HACKLEY & HUME
HISTORIC SITE
FIRE BARN
MUSEUM
SCOLNIK HOUSE OF
THE DEPRESSION ERA
THE HACKLEY & HUME HISTORIC SITE
Visit the Queen Anne style Victorian homes of Muskegon Lumber Barons Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume. The Hackley House, interpreted to 1890, shows what life was like for one of Muskegon’s most well-known citizens. The Hume House, interpreted to 1920, shows the life of a wealthy family after the lumbering era. Inside The City Barn, you’ll find more exhibit space as well as a gift shop.
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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- October weekends are the perfect time to explore Muskegon's history! October 9, 2026October weekends are the perfect time to explore Muskegon's history! As a thank you to Muskegon County residents for supporting the Lakeshore Museum Center millage, admission to the Historic Sites is FREE every Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Tours are available Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 […]
- Photos from Hackley and Hume Historic Site's post October 6, 2026🔍 The attic is waiting... These brave teams took on the Hackley Attic Escape Room in September and tested their puzzle-solving skills! Think your group can escape? 🎟 8 tickets are now available for the Hackley Attic Escape Room experience: 📅 October 24 🕔 5:00 PM Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and see if […]