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 […]
Learn about the history of Oakhurst Cemetery in Whitehall, MI. Participants will see the graves of notable residents such as the Mears family, Peter Dalton, Ruth Thompson, and more. Please note that this cemetery is not flat and may be difficult to traverse for individuals with mobility concerns. Cemetery walking tour–adults or families with older […]
As a 'thank you' to Muskegon Co. Residents for supporting the Lakeshore Museum Center’s operating millage, Saturdays in October are free of charge for all county residents. Regular rates apply to out of county residents.
The museum has a few different robots to explore. Navigate a maze with the Code and Go Mouse and create pathways with Ozobot. Take Dash bot for a whirl and help create an art piece. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
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. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program participants will be invited to join us for a […]
It’s the museum’s annual smashing pumpkin night! Join museum staff in painting a pumpkin, pumpkin themed activities, and flinging pumpkins at the museum using the trebuchet to maximize the smashing! There will also be a pumpkin-carving contest. Vote on your favorite pumpkin through donations to support the museum! This event is free for Muskegon County […]
As a 'thank you' to Muskegon Co. Residents for supporting the Lakeshore Museum Center’s operating millage, Saturdays in October are free of charge for all county residents. Regular rates apply to out of county residents.
The Hume Home for the Aged opened 111 years ago. It was known as the “Old People’s Home” when it opened in 1912. Lumber baron Thomas Hume endowed the operation with a gift of $300,000 to ensure a safe, comfortable place for the aged or infirm. That legacy lives on today in the Hume Home […]
Halloween is around the corner, pop into the museum to make your own spooky corner cover bookmark. Using paper, craft a monster covered in eyes or perhaps a scaled lizard to guard your pages. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
As a 'thank you' to Muskegon Co. Residents for supporting the Lakeshore Museum Center’s operating millage, Saturdays in October are free of charge for all county residents. Regular rates apply to out of county residents.
The museum houses a collection of skulls and bones. See if you can recognize what animals the skulls belong to by examining the remnants of teeth, eye sockets, and other features. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
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. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program participants will be invited to join us for a […]
Looking for a family friendly, weather-proof trick-or-treat location for your preschool aged children? Join us for a spooktacular final afternoon of our 2023 season! Admission is free for Muskegon County residents and museum members. Non-resident children 12 & under are free with paid adult admission. Candy available while supplies last. Funding for this […]
As a 'thank you' to Muskegon Co. Residents for supporting the Lakeshore Museum Center’s operating millage, Saturdays in October are free of charge for all county residents. Regular rates apply to out of county residents.
WHOO else might you see out hunting for treats during the Halloween weekend? Create your own nocturnal friend to watch over you. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
Picking from an array of fall leaves to make a seasonal keepsake. Then press the leaves in laminator sheets to keep and preserve them year round. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
