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    • August 2025

    • Sat 16

      Dog Days of Summer: Life in the 1930s

      August 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
      Scolnik House of the Depression Era 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

      Step back in time and experience the "Dog Days of Summer” as they were in the 1930s! Join us for a hands-on, family-friendly day at the Scolnik House of the Depression Era from 11 AM to 3 PM. Discover how families kept cool and carried on during the hottest days of summer in the 1930s […]

    • Fri 22

      Moxie’s Plushie Premier Party – Celebrate Moxie’s 6th Birthday!

      August 22, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      The Lakeshore Museum Center invites you to join us for an evening STUFFED with FUN! Moxie the Mastodon is turning 6, and to celebrate, the Junior Museum Professionals are throwing a birthday bash that you don’t want to miss. Making their gift store debut will be our never-before-seen Moxie plushie, complete with blue tusks! Join […]

    • Thu 28

      Summer Play & Learn

      August 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday Play & Learn
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      7/10, 7/19, 7/24, 8/14, 8/16, 8/28 You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday, as well as the third Saturday of each month. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program […]

    • September 2025

    • Sat 6

      MHM Free Community Days – September: Air Raid Wardens & Blackout Drills – Civil Defense in WWII

      September 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
      Muskegon Heritage Museum 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

      Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for one day each month where we are open free to the public. This year our overarching theme is commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Each of these Saturdays will have a different theme to highlight our collection and Muskegon’s contributions […]

    • Thu 11

      Little Learners Play & Learn

      September 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday Play & Learn
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays. “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 […]

    • Thu 18

      Homeschool Days – Fire Fighting History in Muskegon at The Fire Barn

      September 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Homeschool Days
      Fire Barn Museum 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

      This hour and a half program will invite homeschooling 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 to each theme and then families will be welcome to explore the activity stations and the museum on […]

    • Thu 25

      Little Learners Play & Learn

      September 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday Play & Learn
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays. “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 […]

    • October 2025

    • Sat 4

      MHM Free Community Days – October: From Battlefield to Homefront – What Happened When Soldiers Came Home

      October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
      Muskegon Heritage Museum 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

      Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for one day each month where we are open free to the public. This year our overarching theme is commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Each of these Saturdays will have a different theme to highlight our collection and Muskegon’s contributions […]

    • Sat 4

      Lumber Barons Ball Presents: Operation – Victory Bash

      October 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      Travel Back to the 1940s! Come celebrate the 80th Anniversary of WWII’s victory at Lumber Barons Ball Presents: Operation – Victory Bash on October 4, 2025. Hosted by the Lakeshore Museum Center, this unforgettable evening features 1940s-era charm, big band music, wartime décor, and the enduring spirit of the Greatest Generation. Step back in time with high-energy, […]

    • Thu 9

      Little Learners Play & Learn

      October 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday Play & Learn
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays. “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 […]

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    430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
    PH 231.722.0278

    MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF HISTORY & SCIENCE HOURS

    Mon-Fri: 10:00am–4:00pm
    Sat: 10:00am–4:00pm
    Sun: CLOSED

    484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
    PH 231.722.7578

    MUSKEGON HISTORIC SITE HOURS

    May – October

    Mon: 10:00am–4:00pm
    Tues & Wed: CLOSED
    Thurs-Sat: 10:00am–4:00pm
    Sun: 1:00pm–4:00pm

    561 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
    PH 231.722.1363

    MUSKEGON HERITAGE MUSEUM OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY HOURS

    May – October  
    Wed – Sat: 11:00am–4:00pm
    Sun – Tues: CLOSED

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