*We had a staff member test positive for COVID, so out of an abundance of caution, we are canceling tonight's (1/21/22) Friday Family Fun Night and closing tomorrow, Saturday, January 22, to allow time for a deep clean of the museum. We apologize for any inconvenience and we plan to reopen Monday, January 24, at […]
Come to the museum to receive valentines from your favorite museum animals, such as the mastodon, in this fun, themed scavenger hunt of the museum. This is event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-residents.
This Friday night is all about the Lumberjacks. Join museum staff to participate in some lumberjack games and activities like log balancing, log sorting, and a sawing competition. Staff from the Lumberjacks hockey team will also be on hand with a fun hockey activity. So, put on your best flannel and come downtown for a […]
Join the Muskegon Heritage Museum and the Muskegon Museum of History and Science of the Lakeshore Museum Center as we celebrate the history of Muskegon County industries. Both museum sites will be open for touring and will include activities such as papermaking, matching products to local businesses, looking at technology changes over time, and more. […]
This family fun night is all about Firefighting history in Muskegon County. Learn about the history of this job and what skills were needed to become one. Join our bucket brigade, do some firefighting chemistry, and pull the firefighting “hose cart.” Admission to this event is free for everyone, including non-Muskegon County residents. This event […]
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 staff pumpkin-carving contest. Vote on your favorite pumpkin through donations to support the museum! This event is free for Muskegon County […]
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 […]
