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Magnet Science

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

How do magnets work? Where do magnets come from? Find out the answers to these and more questions with a science program all about magnets. This is an open-house style event.

Turtle Travels Exhibit Opening & Friday Family Fun Night

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

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 […]

Take and Make Turtle Craft

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Visit the museum for the first Saturday of our newest exhibit: Turtle Travels! Learn all about turtles and grab a turtle craft to take home with you. This is an open-house style event.

Event Series Little Learners: STEAM Play & Learn

Little Learners: STEAM Play & Learn

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the fourth Thursday of each month (note Nov & Dec are on the third Thursday due to holidays). “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program, participants will […]

ASD Sensory After Hours

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Families whose children have ASD, or sensory disorders, are invited to attend a special ASD sensory after-hours event! This is a FREE event where a variety of accommodations have been put into place to create an inclusive, welcoming, and safe place for the children and families. Families can visit the museum’s exhibits, work on a […]

Scavenger Hunt

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Enjoy the beginning of summer with a scavenger hunt that will take you inside and outside the museum to find all things Charles Hackley in downtown Muskegon. This is an open-house style event.

All sites CLOSED

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

The Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon Heritage Museum, and Hackley & Hume Historic Site will be closed for the holiday.

Museum Center Closed until 12pm

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

The main Lakeshore Museum Center will be closed in the morning until 12pm today.

June Saturdays: Lumbering

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Learn about the life of the lumberjacks and try out the tools they would have used. Discover why a saw had teeth and why an ax was named for Michigan. This event is sponsored by the MCACA and the NEA.