In the late 1940s, urban renewal began as cities faced a decline in their downtown business districts and neighborhoods. More people moved to the suburbs, which caused downtown to struggle. Muskegon was no exception. Stroll down 1960s Western Avenue, visit the Muskegon Mall, and explore visions for the future of downtown Muskegon. Learn about Muskegon’s […]
Join us for an open house celebrating the newly updated STEM Center (special thanks to Howmet) and looking at some science for the upcoming eclipse. Pop in during the event to participate in crafts, science, and fun activities for all ages. This event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for […]
* STEM Camp is currently full. We are no longer accepting registrations at this time.* Looking for something engaging for your kids over the break? Check out our three-day STEM Camp, we will be teaching about Newton’s Laws, looking at animal skulls to see different features, learning about the power created by water through hydropower, […]
Recycling is important in order to conserve our resources. Learn how to take old paper and make it into new sheets, as well as how to create your own ink. Once a month we will have a Sign-up Saturday Program. The programs will be more involved than our typical Saturday Program and will allow visitors […]
The public is welcome to attend a special meeting of the LMC Board of Directors on April 8 at 4pm. The location will be the MMH&S in the Auditorium. Muskegon Museum of History & Science 430 W Clay Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
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. Before families […]
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. March 14, 28 April 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 13, 27 “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]
The museum will open at 11:30 AM on Friday, April 12, due to staff training, sponsored by Giliana's Fund. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to serving you later today.
While exploring the museum see if you can find some of the official state animals, plants, and other facts on cards placed about the exhibits. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
Join us for this spring speaker series with museum staff that explores different topics from Muskegon’s industrial past. 4/18: Muskegon's Industrial Heritage Muskegon County has had a unique ability to make and remake itself over the generations. Our one time lumber boomtown has been a maker of many things from furniture to aerospace components. Join […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the third Saturday of each month. We are expanding our normal weekday sessions to provide a time for working parents and caregivers to experience this program with their little ones. “Little Learners” is a free […]
Stop into the museum to learn about some of our local birds who will be migrating back with the warming season. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
The Lakeshore Museum Center's Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days. All will be held at 4:30 pm in the MMHS Auditorium. January 22 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82991544136?pwd=UXdqWU1mUFVsYy9tN0s3VndmekNaUT09 February 26 March 25 April 22 May 20 June 24 July- no meeting August 26 September […]
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. March 14, 28 April 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 13, 27 “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]
This night is all about our equine friends. Horses played a large role in transporting goods and people, and working on farms all throughout the county. Learn about the various jobs horses had in the past and meet a horse at the museum! Evergreen Stables will be bringing one of their horses for the public […]
They say April showers bring May flowers, so let's create a mini umbrella to keep us dry. Cut out circles and fold them into quarter pieces, then glue them to one another to form an umbrella cover. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of […]
We’re excited to reopen for the season! We’ll be offering a number of popup programs throughout the season, as well as a full slate of Community Days thanks to our generous sponsors. During our season (May-October), we are open Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Keep your eyes out for our Community Days throughout the spring, summer, […]
During our touring season (May – October), we are open for tours that will be starting every 20 minutes. Tours at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site usually take about an hour. The tickets are sold in the City Barn (Carriage House) at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. With a purchased ticket, visitors will […]
Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK! This classic tour is offered on the first Friday of every month May–October from 9-10pm. Join us to learn more about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Get your friends or family together and make your visit AFTER […]
STEAM Along the Lakeshore Hackley Park | Muskegon, MI Saturday, May 4 | 10 AM - 3 PM STEAM Along the Lakeshore is a free family fun event in downtown Muskegon, Michigan that promotes STEAM learning in the community. Participants will be given a map to visit activity booths in Hackley Park, Hackley Public Library, […]
Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry as we look at the history of innovation in Muskegon. From patents to economies of scale, and innovative business practices look at examples of what has made Muskegon an industrial powerhouse that has remade itself again and again over the years. Thanks to our […]
