Join the museum and the GVSU Geology Department to learn about the rocks found within Michigan. There will also be rock and mineral experiments to uncover more about the importance of these resources. Due to COVID restrictions, this program will be outside but the museum will be open for families to tour. Visitors will be […]
Help us celebrate! Our new interactive exhibit for kids, Turtle Travels, is opening for the summer! Families will enjoy several hands-on stations throughout the exhibit while learning how to help protect turtles. Exhibit features include a life-sized board game, a Swiss Army turtle, and two fun photo-ops! We will also have turtle-themed activities set-up outside […]
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 a 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 […]
Join us for the return of fan-favorite Flashlight Night at the Museum! We'll turn off the lights downstairs, so visitors can view the exhibits by flashlight. Track animal footprints in the dark, learn about pioneer lanterns, and more! Bring your own flashlight or use one provided by the Museum. This event is free for Museum […]
*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 […]
