In the late 1940s, urban renewal began as cities faced a decline in their downtown business districts and neighborhoods. More people moved to the suburbs, which caused downtown to struggle. Muskegon was no exception. Stroll down 1960s Western Avenue, visit the Muskegon Mall, and explore visions for the future of downtown Muskegon. Learn about Muskegon’s […]
Join us for an open house celebrating the newly updated STEM Center (special thanks to Howmet) and looking at some science for the upcoming eclipse. Pop in during the event to participate in crafts, science, and fun activities for all ages. This event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for […]
Recycling is important in order to conserve our resources. Learn how to take old paper and make it into new sheets, as well as how to create your own ink. Once a month we will have a Sign-up Saturday Program. The programs will be more involved than our typical Saturday Program and will allow visitors […]
The public is welcome to attend a special meeting of the LMC Board of Directors on April 8 at 4pm. The location will be the MMH&S in the Auditorium. Muskegon Museum of History & Science 430 W Clay Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
This hour and a half program will invite 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 and then families will be welcome to explore the theme stations and the museum on their own. Before families […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. March 14, 28 April 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 13, 27 “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]
The museum will open at 11:30 AM on Friday, April 12, due to staff training, sponsored by Giliana's Fund. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to serving you later today.
While exploring the museum see if you can find some of the official state animals, plants, and other facts on cards placed about the exhibits. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
Stop into the museum to learn about some of our local birds who will be migrating back with the warming season. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. March 14, 28 April 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 13, 27 “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]
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 […]
They say April showers bring May flowers, so let's create a mini umbrella to keep us dry. Cut out circles and fold them into quarter pieces, then glue them to one another to form an umbrella cover. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of […]
STEAM Along the Lakeshore Hackley Park | Muskegon, MI Saturday, May 4 | 10 AM - 3 PM STEAM Along the Lakeshore is a free family fun event in downtown Muskegon, Michigan that promotes STEAM learning in the community. Participants will be given a map to visit activity booths in Hackley Park, Hackley Public Library, […]
