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 […]
Use white crayon to create an invisible picture, then layer it on tissue paper, and spray with water to bleed the colors and reveal your designs. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
The Muskegon Museum of History and Science is closed today, September 9. We appreciate your understanding, and we'll see you when we open for our normal operating hours on Monday at 10 AM.
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s 30th Annual Lumber Baron’s Ball Presents: Back To The Future. For one night only, the 1980s are coming to the Muskegon Museum of History and Science!
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. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program participants will be invited to join us for a […]
Exploring the museum to find our interactive displays and hands-on objects. Then take some time to try them all out. All ages welcome! Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
Families whose children have ASD, or sensory disorders, are invited to attend a special Sensory Saturday 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 craft, […]
In lieu of National Hunting and Fishing Day, learn about some of our local fish species from the past and present. 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. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program participants will be invited to join us for a […]
Get up close with the past and present with this tour of downtown and the Urban Renewal exhibit! Start inside the museum to view the exhibit and then head outside to see downtown as it is today. Finish the tour inside one of Muskegon’s oldest buildings with a drink at 18th Amendment. One drink included […]
The trees are bursting with the fall colors. Using paints and cotton balls, we can create your own colorful tree to display. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
