Coffee with Classmates Join the Lakeshore Museum Center to reminisce with materials from our collections and archives for each school. Drop in on your school’s date below for coffee, snacks, and memories with classmates. You are also welcome to bring your own yearbooks and photos to share. Dates: April 1st from 1-2pm: Ravenna at Ravenna […]
Coffee with Classmates Join the Lakeshore Museum Center to reminisce with materials from our collections and archives for each school. Drop in on your school’s date below for coffee, snacks, and memories with classmates. You are also welcome to bring your own yearbooks and photos to share. Dates: April 2nd from 10-11am: Whitehall at White […]
This year the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry will again be hosting a Spring Speaker Series. We will be looking at an exhibit in process about Black-Owned Media, and we will also be looking at a little-known WWII salvage material. Both evenings are free to the public, but reservations are requested and light […]
Looking to get out of the house on your spring break staycation? Be a hometown tourist and visit the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry for our special Saturday opening on 4/5 from 11am to 4pm. Regular admission rates apply–members and children12 & under: free, adults and seniors: $5
They say April showers bring May flowers, so let's get prepared by creating umbrella artwork. Use watercolor paint to make a colorful umbrella and a rainy background. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
Looking for something engaging for your kids over the break? Our three day camp aims to spark their curiosity and knowledge with a variety of topics such as circuits and electricity, and simple chemistry reactions. We’ll also spend time in our newest exhibit, Home Front Heroes teaching them about local WWII efforts. For ages 8-15. […]
Looking for something engaging for your kids over the break? Our three day camp aims to spark their curiosity and knowledge with a variety of topics such as circuits and electricity, and simple chemistry reactions. We’ll also spend time in our newest exhibit, Home Front Heroes teaching them about local WWII efforts. For ages 8-15. […]
Looking for something engaging for your kids over the break? Our three day camp aims to spark their curiosity and knowledge with a variety of topics such as circuits and electricity, and simple chemistry reactions. We’ll also spend time in our newest exhibit, Home Front Heroes teaching them about local WWII efforts. For ages 8-15. […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During […]
Join us during spring break to have fun in the museum! This open house will be themed around our newest exhibit Home Front Hero’s which looks as life in Muskegon during World War II. Run around trying to turn off all the lights the fastest for our blackout drill, make a paper victory garden, and […]
Step into the Hackley House like never before! The mysterious Hackley Attic awaits you and your friends, ready to challenge you with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Can you escape in just 80 minutes while uncovering the rich history of Muskegon? This unforgettable adventure is limited to 10 guests per session, so be sure to secure […]
In honor of Earth Day, we will be making Victory Garden starters. You’ll be able to plant a variety of vegetables that you can take home and watch them grow. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
Coffee with Classmates Join the Lakeshore Museum Center to reminisce with materials from our collections and archives for each school. Drop in on your school’s date below for coffee, snacks, and memories with classmates. You are also welcome to bring your own yearbooks and photos to share. Date: April 14th from 9:30-10:30am: Holton at Holton […]
This hour and a half program will invite families to explore the museum with activities at a variety of age levels around our monthly theme/topic. We will have time as a large group for an introduction and then families will be welcome to explore the theme stations and the museum on their own. Stations will […]
During World War II there were many changes on the home front as the war demanded many supplies, resources, and certain standards. To inform theAmerican public on this, the war department made many propaganda pieces. In this lecture we will talk about the various programs and posters county residents saw, what was asked of them, […]
Have you ever wondered what lies behind closed doors? Join us for a special All Access Tour and explore areas of the Hackley & Hume Houses rarely seen by visitors. Discover hidden spaces like attics, basements, and porches - places not included in the classic tour. Along the way, enjoy fascinating stories about the Hackley […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the third Saturday of October, November, January, February, March, April & May. October 19November 16January 18February 15March 15April 19May 17 Little Learners is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]
As you explore the museum, try your hand at our I-Spy. See if you can find all the objects and answer the question that goes along with the item. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During […]
This night is going to rock as we focus on rocks and minerals. Join us to learn about the different types of rocks, learn about the rock cycle using candy, examine some rocks under black light to see what secrets they reveal, and see some of the museum's rock and mineral collections. This event is […]
Join us for the Hackley & Hume Flashlight Tour! Experience these historic homes in a whole new light on a 60-minute interactive adventure. With flashlights in hand, you and your group will explore the hidden corners of the Hackley and Hume Houses, uncovering their beauty, intrigue, and the fascinating stories of the lives-and deaths-of those […]
Visit the museum to craft your own corner cover bookmark. You can create a simple silly face or get fancy with a long eared bunny or a scaled lizard to guard your pages. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days in 2025 at 4:30pm in the MMHS Auditorium.
Have you ever explored history after the sun sets? Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site After Dark! This unique evening tour invites you to discover the homes in a whole new light. Learn about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and life during the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Gather your friends or […]
Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for one day each month where we are open free to the public. This year our overarching theme is commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Each of these Saturdays will have a different theme to highlight our collection and Muskegon’s contributions […]
The Museum is once again participating in the STEAM Along the Lakeshore event alongside many other downtown organizations. Stop by our location to make your own coffee filter paratroopers. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
