FREE for Muskegon Co. Residents

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Our newest exhibit, Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond, (opening May 30th) has a focus on recycling. With this in mind, we’d like to show our Pride for the earth by creating unique and colorful art by melting down old crayons into new fun shapes. We will be providing crayons, but we also encourage you to […]

Stop in to learn some simple circuitry through hands-on building. Use one of three different styles of snap circuits that come with a variety of switches and motors that can run bells and alarms, cause parts to spin, and much more. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs […]

Welcoming in the longest day of the year, we are going to be painting our own sun. Using water colored paints, you can create an everlasting sun to light up the rest of the year. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by: This activity is […]

Back in 1620’s, before Michigan became a state, the French began exploring the new world. They were the first to build forts in the Great Lakes region and begin trading with the Native Americans tribes. Join us to see artifacts both parties would have been trading. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for […]

During the American Revolution very few battles occurred in Michigan. Following the Revolution and the War of 1812, Michigan's population would expand and boom alongside the creation of canals, and […]