Lakeshore Museum Center

Homeschool Days - Food Science
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 their own.
Schedule:

10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore
10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.

Themes:

September 18: Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn
October 14: Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry
November 11: Changes in Home Technology
December 9: Food Science
January 20: Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
February 17: From Here to There
March 17: Historic Dirty Jobs
April 14: Nature in Your Backyard
May 19: The Power of Water

You must register via Zeffy to participate. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homeschool-days-25-26-november-and-december
If 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.

Homeschool Days - Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 their own.
Schedule:

10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore
10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.

Themes:

September 18: Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn
October 14: Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry
November 11: Changes in Home Technology
December 9: Food Science
January 20: Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
February 17: From Here to There
March 17: Historic Dirty Jobs
April 14: Nature in Your Backyard
May 19: The Power of Water

Register via Zeffy to participate. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homeschool-days-25-26-january-and-february
If 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.

Homeschool Days - From Here to There
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Homeschool Days - Historic Dirty Jobs
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 their own.
Schedule:

10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore
10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.

Themes:

September 18: Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn
October 14: Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry
November 11: Changes in Home Technology
December 9: Food Science
January 20: Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
February 17: From Here to There
March 17: Historic Dirty Jobs
April 14: Nature in Your Backyard
May 19: The Power of Water

Register via Zeffy to participate. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homeschool-days-25-26-march-and-april
If 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.

Homeschool Days - Nature in Your Backyard
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 their own.
Schedule:

10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore
10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.

Themes:

September 18: Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn
October 14: Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry
November 11: Changes in Home Technology
December 9: Food Science
January 20: Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
February 17: From Here to There
March 17: Historic Dirty Jobs
April 14: Nature in Your Backyard
May 19: The Power of Water

Register via Zeffy to participate. Register Here!
If 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.

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Homeschool Days - The Power of Water
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 their own.
Schedule:

10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore
10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.

Themes:

September 18: Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn
October 14: Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry
November 11: Changes in Home Technology
December 9: Food Science
January 20: Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
February 17: From Here to There
March 17: Historic Dirty Jobs
April 14: Nature in Your Backyard
May 19: The Power of Water

You must register via Zeffy to participate. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homeschool-days-25-26-may
If no tickets are available please click this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a625e9a5-743b-4f34-8454-95bc619be00f, to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list.
This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Tally Ho! Nature Adventure Awaits! Dune Harbor Park
2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Dune Harbor Park, 2161 Seminole Road, Norton Shores, 49441, United States
Join us at parks around the county for Nature Cat inspired adventures! Each day brings new learning, places to explore, and fun nature activities.
Dunes!
Learn about sand dunes importance and how to protect them, and help plant some dune grass.
Wednesday, June 17th
9:30am
Dune Harbor Park
2161 Seminole Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441, USA

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond was developed by the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, Glenview, Illinois.
Exhibit Sponsors:

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Tally Ho! Nature Adventure Awaits! Marshlands - Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve
2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve, 2529 Lake Ave, Muskegon, 49445, United States
Join us at parks around the county for Nature Cat inspired adventures! Each day brings new learning, places to explore, and fun nature activities.
Marshlands
Meet up to learn about Marshlands the great filter slowing down water and sediment. Walk around the preserve with us and learn about the wildlife calling this ecosystem home.
Friday, July 17th
10:00am
Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve
2529 Lake Ave, North Muskegon, MI 49445

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond was developed by the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, Glenview, Illinois.
Exhibit Sponsors:

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Tally Ho! Nature Adventure Awaits! Hoffmaster State Park-Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center
2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Hoffmaster State Park – Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Rd, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Join us at parks around the county for Nature Cat inspired adventures! Each day brings new learning, places to explore, and fun nature activities.
Nature Walk
Join us for a tour of the park by staff and learn about its many inhabitants.
Tuesday, July 21
10:00am
Hoffmaster State Park-Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center
6585 Lake Harbor Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441
A State Park permit is required to visit Hoffmaster State Park, day passes can be purchased, or you can check with your local library who may have day passes.

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond was developed by the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, Glenview, Illinois.
Exhibit Sponsors:

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Tally Ho! Nature Adventure Awaits! Thatcher Park
2026-08-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Thatcher Park, Main Street, Ravenna, 49451, United States
Join us at parks around the county for Nature Cat inspired adventures! Each day brings new learning, places to explore, and fun nature activities.
Nature Walk
Walk around the trail and make some bark and leaf rubbings as we enjoy nature.
Thursday, August 6
9:30am
Thatcher Park
Main St, Ravenna, MI 49451

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond was developed by the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, Glenview, Illinois.
Exhibit Sponsors:

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.
