Trains have long been a vital part of the growth of Muskegon County, not only for moving people from place to place but also for moving Muskegon-made products all over the United States and beyond. Join us to learn about the history of trains and depots in Muskegon, make a train craft, and learn some […]
Join us for our annual Valentine’s Day Family Fun Night at the museum! Hunt for valentines throughout the museum, learn about the science of attraction in our Bloodsuckers exhibit, and more. Free to Muskegon County residents; $5 for non-residents. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for […]
Join us at the Lakeshore Museum Center as we talk all things dairy. During this fun filled evening we will be looking at the science and history of making butter and ice cream. We will also be talking about the various dairies that have delivered milk to the citizens of Muskegon County. Country Dairy will […]
In honor of Earth Day, the museum will be showing some ways to recycle and reuse household finds. Frankenstein old circuit toys, craft with old magazines, and participate in other activities. $5 for Out of County. Free for Members and Muskegon County Residents. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and […]
It’s the museum’s annual smashing pumpkin night! Join museum staff in painting a pumpkin, pumpkin themed activities, and flinging pumpkins at the museum using the trebuchet to maximize the smashing! There will also be a pumpkin-carving contest. Vote on your favorite pumpkin through donations to support the museum! This event is free for Muskegon County […]
Join us for a night that will rock! Learn about the various rocks found in Michigan, and what sets fossils apart from ordinary rocks. Learn about Michigan’s past and how our state got its shape. This event is free for Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-residents. Funding for these programs has been provided by […]
Being located along the shores of Lake Michigan, Muskegon County has seen many shipwrecks. This family night will look at one of the worst wrecks, the wreck of the Steamer Muskegon. We will also examine techniques used to help those in trouble with a science activity on lighthouse lens, and a stuffed animal rescue line. […]
This night is all about our equine friends. Horses played a large role in transporting goods and people, and working on farms all throughout the county. Learn about the various jobs horses had in the past and meet a horse at the museum! Evergreen Stables will be bringing one of their horses for the public […]
It’s that time of year again! Join the museum for our annual Smashing Pumpkins event where you can launch a pumpkin at the building. There will also be pumpkin painting, exploding pumpkins, and scavenger hunts. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite pumpkin carved by museum staff and local organizations. Pumpkins will be available […]
Dinosaurs are taking over the museum! Join us for a dinosaur themed family night with crafts, dinosaur true and false, and a museum wide dinosaur scavenger hunt. This event is free for Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-residents. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National […]
