Learn about the life of the lumberjacks and try out the tools they would have used. Discover why a saw had teeth and why an ax was named for Michigan. This event is sponsored by the MCACA and the NEA.
Stop in to see if you can spy all of the items on this museum scavenger hunt. This is a tough one that stumped some of our volunteers–do you think you can find everything? This event is sponsored by the MCACA and the NEA.
The Muskegon Heritage Museum invites you to attend our FREE Community Days once a month throughout the season each featuring a different theme. These are open-house style events from 11am-4pm. No RSVP required. 2021 Themes: Saturday 5/15 "It Runs in the Family: 50+ Years of Black Owned Business" Wednesday 6/16 "Woodworking & Furniture in Muskegon" […]
Visit the Turtle Travels exhibit and travel home with your own turtle craft! This event is sponsored by the MCACA and the NEA.
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the fourth Thursday of each month (note Nov & Dec are on the third Thursday due to holidays). “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program, participants will […]
Join presenter Deb Gutowski as she talks about the importance of turtles in Native American culture, shows you some examples of how they were used, and talks about her clan, the Turtle Clan. Deb has worked with the museum for over 25 years and is Ottawa and Potawatomi. Tickets are free to County Residents […]
Come test out your percussion skills on our life-size Xylophone! Make your own music, or play one of our provided songs and see what kind of music you can make. Create your own xylophone out of cardboard and rubber bands to make music at home!
Come visit our Habitats gallery to learn about the animals that live in Muskegon. There will be extra furs and animal skulls on display to see and touch! This event is sponsored by the MCACA and the NEA.
Explore objects in a fur traders' cabin, and check out some of the tools that were used. Find out what a powder horn was used for, how fire was started, and why beavers were so important to the early settlers.
