Join us on opening day for our 2023 season with our first free Community Day of the year. Forty years ago in May of 1983, the Corliss Valve Stationary Steam Engine was moved to its new home on Western Avenue. The Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business &Industry grew up around it, and it has become […]
In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, come learn facts about our local birds, who migrates and who stays during the different seasons. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and […]
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 […]
Try out a different kind of art style with dot art. This unique art uses only dots to make your vision come to life. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts […]
The Hackley and Hume Historic Site are open for extended hours to celebrate Hackley Day and the kick off to the 2023 season! Bring your friends and family to hear live music by Applewood String Ensemble, play lawn games, grab a bite to eat at the food truck, and enjoy Pigeon Hill’s classic brews in […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays 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 15-20 minute organized […]
Learn about early Michigan’s Devonian days through fossils. Pop into the museum to see these prehistoric critters from our collection. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and […]
Create art with nature! Use different types of leaves and paint to make unique patterns for a personalized bookmark. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays 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 15-20 minute organized […]
During the lumbering boom, marking logs was essential. Learn why and create your own logo for a logging company. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National […]
