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SUMMARY:Holiday Tours 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff the holiday season with joy at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses! \nJoin us on Saturday\, November 28 from 3–7 PM for an evening filled with creativity–design your own ornaments and postcards snap a cozy photo in a carriage\, and explore the beautifully decorated homes. \nThe celebration continues every Saturday in December with a special twice-a-year offering: self-guided tours of the stunningly adorned Hackley & Hume Houses open from 3–7PM. The festivities conclude with one final evening of self-guided tours on Monday\, December 28. Cast your vote for the Best-Decorated Room! Each admission includes 2 free voting tickets\, with additional tickets available for $1 each or 6 for $5. Voting runs through December 28. \nBe part of this cherished holiday tradition that has been lighting up the season since 1972. \nAdditional holiday tour dates:\nDecember 5\, 2026\nDecember 12\, 2026\nDecember 19\, 2026\nDecember 27\, 2026\nDecember 28\, 2026 \nNormal Admission Prices:\nAdults $12\nSeniors (65 +) $10\nKids (3-12) $5 \nNo registration required. Tickets are available at the door.
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/holiday-tours-2026/2026-12-27/
LOCATION:Hackley & Hume Historic Site\, 484 W. Webster Ave.\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Tours 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff the holiday season with joy at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses! \nJoin us on Saturday\, November 28 from 3–7 PM for an evening filled with creativity–design your own ornaments and postcards snap a cozy photo in a carriage\, and explore the beautifully decorated homes. \nThe celebration continues every Saturday in December with a special twice-a-year offering: self-guided tours of the stunningly adorned Hackley & Hume Houses open from 3–7PM. The festivities conclude with one final evening of self-guided tours on Monday\, December 28. Cast your vote for the Best-Decorated Room! Each admission includes 2 free voting tickets\, with additional tickets available for $1 each or 6 for $5. Voting runs through December 28. \nBe part of this cherished holiday tradition that has been lighting up the season since 1972. \nAdditional holiday tour dates:\nDecember 5\, 2026\nDecember 12\, 2026\nDecember 19\, 2026\nDecember 27\, 2026\nDecember 28\, 2026 \nNormal Admission Prices:\nAdults $12\nSeniors (65 +) $10\nKids (3-12) $5 \nNo registration required. Tickets are available at the door.
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/holiday-tours-2026/2026-12-28/
LOCATION:Hackley & Hume Historic Site\, 484 W. Webster Ave.\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Play & Learn
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday\, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. \n“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 story time and free play with themed activities.  Registration is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings. \nThis program will run for 50-60 minutes\, 15-20 for an organized story time\, and the rest for free play and a craft.  During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs\, stories\, sensory stations\, motor skills stations\, art and more! \nOur themes for this year will be: \nSeptember/October:  Habitats \nNovember:  Little Read of the Lakeshore \nDecember:  Weather \nJanuary/February:  Natural History Fossils \nMarch/April: Rain \nMay/June:  Native Americans \nWe will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do. \nRegister here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/play-and-learn-fall-26-spring–27 \nThis activity is supported by the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District\, the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   .      \n  \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/little-learners-play-learn/2027-01-14/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program/Event,Lakeshore Museum Center
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - Shocking
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute program invites families to explore a new topic each month through hands-on activities designed for a variety of ages. \nThis year\, we will offer our popular outreach and school programs for families to participate in for the months of September\, November\, January\, April\, and May.  Due to the variation in programs one or two of these may be done a few minutes early. \nIn October\, December\, February\, and March\, families will follow the format of a large-group introduction to the monthly topic before exploring themed activity stations and the museum at their own pace. Stations will be available until 11:30 a.m. \nUnless noted otherwise below all events happen at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. \nThemes: \n●     September 17: Hackley & Hume Tours @Hackley and Hume Houses 484 W. Webster Ave \n●     October 14:  Innovation @Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry 561 W. Western Ave. \n●     November 18: Food Webs \n●     December 9: Glaciers & the Ice Age \n●     January 20:  Shocking \n●     February 17:  Water Travel on the Great Lakes \n●     March 10: Art & Nature \n●     April 21: Light and Sound \n●     May 19:  First Peoples of Michigan in the Past and Today \nEvents are Free but you must register in advance. \nRegister at Zeffy (Coming soon). \nIf no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list. \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                    \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/homeschool-days-shocking/
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Play & Learn
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday\, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. \n“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 story time and free play with themed activities.  Registration is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings. \nThis program will run for 50-60 minutes\, 15-20 for an organized story time\, and the rest for free play and a craft.  During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs\, stories\, sensory stations\, motor skills stations\, art and more! \nOur themes for this year will be: \nSeptember/October:  Habitats \nNovember:  Little Read of the Lakeshore \nDecember:  Weather \nJanuary/February:  Natural History Fossils \nMarch/April: Rain \nMay/June:  Native Americans \nWe will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do. \nRegister here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/play-and-learn-fall-26-spring–27 \nThis activity is supported by the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District\, the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   .      \n  \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/little-learners-play-learn/2027-01-28/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program/Event,Lakeshore Museum Center
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Play & Learn
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday\, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. \n“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 story time and free play with themed activities.  Registration is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings. \nThis program will run for 50-60 minutes\, 15-20 for an organized story time\, and the rest for free play and a craft.  During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs\, stories\, sensory stations\, motor skills stations\, art and more! \nOur themes for this year will be: \nSeptember/October:  Habitats \nNovember:  Little Read of the Lakeshore \nDecember:  Weather \nJanuary/February:  Natural History Fossils \nMarch/April: Rain \nMay/June:  Native Americans \nWe will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do. \nRegister here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/play-and-learn-fall-26-spring–27 \nThis activity is supported by the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District\, the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   .      \n  \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/little-learners-play-learn/2027-02-11/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - Water Travel on the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute program invites families to explore a new topic each month through hands-on activities designed for a variety of ages. \nThis year\, we will offer our popular outreach and school programs for families to participate in for the months of September\, November\, January\, April\, and May.  Due to the variation in programs one or two of these may be done a few minutes early. \nIn October\, December\, February\, and March\, families will follow the format of a large-group introduction to the monthly topic before exploring themed activity stations and the museum at their own pace. Stations will be available until 11:30 a.m. \nUnless noted otherwise below all events happen at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. \nThemes: \n●     September 17: Hackley & Hume Tours @Hackley and Hume Houses 484 W. Webster Ave \n●     October 14:  Innovation @Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry 561 W. Western Ave. \n●     November 18: Food Webs \n●     December 9: Glaciers & the Ice Age \n●     January 20:  Shocking \n●     February 17:  Water Travel on the Great Lakes \n●     March 10: Art & Nature \n●     April 21: Light and Sound \n●     May 19:  First Peoples of Michigan in the Past and Today \nEvents are Free but you must register in advance. \nRegister at Zeffy (Coming soon). \nIf no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list. \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                    \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/homeschool-days-water-travel-on-the-great-lakes/
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Play & Learn
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday\, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. \n“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 story time and free play with themed activities.  Registration is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings. \nThis program will run for 50-60 minutes\, 15-20 for an organized story time\, and the rest for free play and a craft.  During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs\, stories\, sensory stations\, motor skills stations\, art and more! \nOur themes for this year will be: \nSeptember/October:  Habitats \nNovember:  Little Read of the Lakeshore \nDecember:  Weather \nJanuary/February:  Natural History Fossils \nMarch/April: Rain \nMay/June:  Native Americans \nWe will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do. \nRegister here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/play-and-learn-fall-26-spring–27 \nThis activity is supported by the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District\, the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   .      \n  \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/little-learners-play-learn/2027-02-25/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program/Event,Lakeshore Museum Center
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - Art & Nature
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute program invites families to explore a new topic each month through hands-on activities designed for a variety of ages. \nThis year\, we will offer our popular outreach and school programs for families to participate in for the months of September\, November\, January\, April\, and May.  Due to the variation in programs one or two of these may be done a few minutes early. \nIn October\, December\, February\, and March\, families will follow the format of a large-group introduction to the monthly topic before exploring themed activity stations and the museum at their own pace. Stations will be available until 11:30 a.m. \nUnless noted otherwise below all events happen at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. \nThemes: \n●     September 17: Hackley & Hume Tours @Hackley and Hume Houses 484 W. Webster Ave \n●     October 14:  Innovation @Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry 561 W. Western Ave. \n●     November 18: Food Webs \n●     December 9: Glaciers & the Ice Age \n●     January 20:  Shocking \n●     February 17:  Water Travel on the Great Lakes \n●     March 10: Art & Nature \n●     April 21: Light and Sound \n●     May 19:  First Peoples of Michigan in the Past and Today \nEvents are Free but you must register in advance. \nRegister at Zeffy (Coming soon). \nIf no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list. \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                    \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/homeschool-days-art-nature/
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Play & Learn
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday\, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. \n“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 story time and free play with themed activities.  Registration is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings. \nThis program will run for 50-60 minutes\, 15-20 for an organized story time\, and the rest for free play and a craft.  During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs\, stories\, sensory stations\, motor skills stations\, art and more! \nOur themes for this year will be: \nSeptember/October:  Habitats \nNovember:  Little Read of the Lakeshore \nDecember:  Weather \nJanuary/February:  Natural History Fossils \nMarch/April: Rain \nMay/June:  Native Americans \nWe will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do. \nRegister here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/play-and-learn-fall-26-spring–27 \nThis activity is supported by the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District\, the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   .      \n  \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/little-learners-play-learn/2027-03-11/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program/Event,Lakeshore Museum Center
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - Light and Sound
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute program invites families to explore a new topic each month through hands-on activities designed for a variety of ages. \nThis year\, we will offer our popular outreach and school programs for families to participate in for the months of September\, November\, January\, April\, and May.  Due to the variation in programs one or two of these may be done a few minutes early. \nIn October\, December\, February\, and March\, families will follow the format of a large-group introduction to the monthly topic before exploring themed activity stations and the museum at their own pace. Stations will be available until 11:30 a.m. \nUnless noted otherwise below all events happen at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. \nThemes: \n●     September 17: Hackley & Hume Tours @Hackley and Hume Houses 484 W. Webster Ave \n●     October 14:  Innovation @Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry 561 W. Western Ave. \n●     November 18: Food Webs \n●     December 9: Glaciers & the Ice Age \n●     January 20:  Shocking \n●     February 17:  Water Travel on the Great Lakes \n●     March 10: Art & Nature \n●     April 21: Light and Sound \n●     May 19:  First Peoples of Michigan in the Past and Today \nEvents are Free but you must register in advance. \nRegister at Zeffy (Coming soon). \nIf no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list. \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                    \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/homeschool-days-light-and-sound/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program/Event,FREE,Muskegon Museum of History and Science
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - First Peoples of Michigan in the Past and Today
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute program invites families to explore a new topic each month through hands-on activities designed for a variety of ages. \nThis year\, we will offer our popular outreach and school programs for families to participate in for the months of September\, November\, January\, April\, and May.  Due to the variation in programs one or two of these may be done a few minutes early. \nIn October\, December\, February\, and March\, families will follow the format of a large-group introduction to the monthly topic before exploring themed activity stations and the museum at their own pace. Stations will be available until 11:30 a.m. \nUnless noted otherwise below all events happen at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. \nThemes: \n●     September 17: Hackley & Hume Tours @Hackley and Hume Houses 484 W. Webster Ave \n●     October 14:  Innovation @Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry 561 W. Western Ave. \n●     November 18: Food Webs \n●     December 9: Glaciers & the Ice Age \n●     January 20:  Shocking \n●     February 17:  Water Travel on the Great Lakes \n●     March 10: Art & Nature \n●     April 21: Light and Sound \n●     May 19:  First Peoples of Michigan in the Past and Today \nEvents are Free but you must register in advance. \nRegister at Zeffy (Coming soon). \nIf no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list. \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                    \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/homeschool-days-first-peoples-of-michigan-in-the-past-and-today/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program/Event,FREE,Muskegon Museum of History and Science
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