Get Ready To Party Like a Paleontologist! Enter the Mesozoic Era at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. Enjoy dino-mite dishes by Savory & Spice Catering, drinks with friends at the Bedrock Bar, or a ‘SPIKED’ cocktail at the Tree Star Bar. Keep an eye out for our Velociraptor while you dance like a […]
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, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During […]
Can you name an animal by the footprints it leaves behind? Using stamps, create your own sheet of animal tracks to decipher. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
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. Stations will […]
In 2022 during a dig for a new culvert, a nearly complete Mastodon skeleton was discovered on the Clapp families’ property in Kent County. Join us as we welcome the lead of this dig Dr. Cory Redman from the Grand Rapids Public Museum as he addresses the commonly asked questions related to the discovery, excavation, […]
It’s that time of year again! Join the museum for our annual Smashing Pumpkins event where you can launch a pumpkin at the building. There will also be pumpkin painting, exploding pumpkins, and scavenger hunts. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite pumpkin carved by museum staff and local organizations. Pumpkins will be available […]
The museum houses a collection of skulls and bones. See if you can recognize what animals the skulls belong to by examining their teeth, eye sockets, and other features. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National […]
Legends and Lore Tour - Join us for an exciting look into some of the crazier stories of Muskegon’s past. What happened when a Muskegon detective met a gangster on the run? Who was planting bombs in downtown Muskegon? What caused a massive lumbering strike and a near deadly confrontation between workers and a mill […]
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, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During […]
Soar on into the museum to create your own paper Pterodactyl to follow you around. Cut out the winged reptile and attach string to its back to carry. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment […]
Legends and Lore Tour - Join us for an exciting look into some of the crazier stories of Muskegon’s past. What happened when a Muskegon detective met a gangster on the run? Who was planting bombs in downtown Muskegon? What caused a massive lumbering strike and a near deadly confrontation between workers and a mill […]
