Spring break is here and spring is on the way! Join us at the museum for a fun day of spring related activities. Test your knowledge and detective skills in our flower scavenger hunt, plant some seeds to start your spring garden, and tour our newest hands-on kids exhibit From Here to There to try […]
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, meaning that objects at rest will stay at rest and objects in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon. Checkout two stations; coin drop challenge and rolling ball vs an obstacle. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 […]
Gravity is a fundamental, invisible force of attraction that pulls objects with mass or energy toward each other. Can you defy the force of gravity by constructing a protective structure for a plastic egg drop? Experiment with different weights to see how they fall. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These […]
A lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid bar pivoting on a fixed point (fulcrum) to amplify force. Stop in to create your own lever by building a mini catapult and test it with marshmallows. We’ll also have a giant lever demonstration setup for lifting weights. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, […]
The Museum is once again participating in the STEAM Along the Lakeshore event, alongside many other organizations downtown. Stop by our location to make your own glider out of straws and paper loops. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by: This activity is supported by […]
Friction is a force resisting the relative motion of two surfaces in contact. We’ll be experimenting with cars in a race on ramps of different materials. Test out sliding items across different textures to see which are easy and difficult to move on. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free […]
Celebrate Hackley Day with Free Tours! Join us at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site as we kick off the 2026 season with extended hours and activities for everyone. Muskegon County residents can enjoy free admission for a classic tour from 10 AM to 4 PM, while regular admission rates apply for all other guests. […]
As we move into Spring, there will be more and more insects, especially butterflies fluttering about. When butterflies land, they can be hard to see thanks to camouflage. That's to protect them from predators. Stop in to color and camouflage your own butterflies. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free […]
Celebrate Hackley Day with a day full of fun, history, and community! Join us at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site as we kick off the 2026 season with extended hours and activities for everyone. Muskegon County residents can enjoy free admission for a classic tour from 10 AM to 4 PM, while regular admission […]
It's World Turtle Day! Celebrate with us by decorating 3-D paper turtles and tortoises while learning facts and differences between these two species. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by: This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT […]
