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SUMMARY:April Saturdays: Colorful Quilts
DESCRIPTION:For pioneers\, quilts were created for warmth but they also held family ties. Women would often get together for quilting bees\, an important social event as they would work on their design. Many quilt designs have names associated with them. Stop into create and name your own paper quilt square. \nFree for members and Muskegon county residents\, $5 for out-of-county. \nThese free family programs are underwritten by: \n \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/april-saturdays-colorful-quilts/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for Muskegon Co. Residents,Muskegon Museum of History and Science
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Open House - Muskegon Museum of History & Science
DESCRIPTION:Spring break is here and spring is on the way! Join us at the museum for a fun day of spring related activities. Test your knowledge and detective skills in our flower scavenger hunt\, plant some seeds to start your spring garden\, and tour our newest hands-on kids exhibit From Here to There to try out the hover chair\, lock system\, and much more. \nThis event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-county residents. \n  \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/spring-break-open-house-6/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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SUMMARY:April Saturdays: Inertia
DESCRIPTION:Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion\, meaning that objects at rest will stay at rest and objects in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon. Checkout two stations; coin drop challenge and rolling ball vs an obstacle. \nFree for members and Muskegon county residents\, $5 for out-of-county. \nThese free family programs are underwritten by: \n \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/april-saturdays-inertia/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - Nature in Your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:This hour and a half program will invite homeschooling families to explore the museum with activities at a variety of age levels around our monthly theme/topic. \nWe will have time as a large group for an introduction to each theme and then families will be welcome to explore the activity stations and the museum on their own. \nSchedule: \n\n10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore\n10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium\n10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.\n\nThemes: \n\nSeptember 18:  Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn\nOctober 14:  Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry\nNovember 11:  Changes in Home Technology\nDecember 9: Food Science\nJanuary 20:  Michigan\, the Glaciers\, and the Ice Age\nFebruary 17:  From Here to There\nMarch 17:  Historic Dirty Jobs\nApril 14: Nature in Your Backyard\nMay 19:  The Power of Water\n\nRegister via Zeffy to participate. Register Here! \nIf no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist\, to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list. \n  \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                    \n 
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/homeschool-days-26/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Muskegon Planes\, Trains\, and Automobiles Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way\, learn about the trains\, trolleys\, depots\, car dealerships\, and aviation’s place in Muskegon’s past. This tour will be over several city blocks and may include some uneven surfaces. \nTours will begin at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave. Muskegon\, MI 49440 \nMarch 25 6:00pm\nMarch 28 4:30pm\nApril 15 6:00pm\nApril 18 4:30pm\nMay 6 6:00pm\nMay 9 4:30pm \nMuseum Member: $13.00\nNon-Museum Member: $15.00 \nRegister on Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-muskegon-planes-trains-and-automobiles-walking-tour\n\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/the-muskegon-planes-trains-and-automobiles-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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SUMMARY:April Saturdays: Can You Defy Gravity?
DESCRIPTION:Gravity is a fundamental\, invisible force of attraction that pulls objects with mass or energy toward each other. Can you defy the force of gravity by constructing a protective structure for a plastic egg drop? Experiment with different weights to see how they fall. \nFree for members and Muskegon county residents\, $5 for out-of-county. \nThese free family programs are underwritten by: \n \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/april-saturdays-can-you-defy-gravity/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Muskegon Planes\, Trains\, and Automobiles Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way\, learn about the trains\, trolleys\, depots\, car dealerships\, and aviation’s place in Muskegon’s past. This tour will be over several city blocks and may include some uneven surfaces. \nTours will begin at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave. Muskegon\, MI 49440 \nMarch 25 6:00pm\nMarch 28 4:30pm\nApril 15 6:00pm\nApril 18 4:30pm\nMay 6 6:00pm\nMay 9 4:30pm \nMuseum Member: $13.00\nNon-Museum Member: $15.00 \nRegister on Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-muskegon-planes-trains-and-automobiles-walking-tour\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/the-muskegon-planes-trains-and-automobiles-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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SUMMARY:April Saturdays: Lever and Launchers
DESCRIPTION:A lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid bar pivoting on a fixed point (fulcrum) to amplify force. Stop in to create your own lever by building a mini catapult and test it with marshmallows. We’ll also have a giant lever demonstration setup for lifting weights. \nFree for members and Muskegon county residents\, $5 for out-of-county. \nThese free family programs are underwritten by: \n \nThis activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. \n                   
URL:https://lakeshoremuseum.org/event/april-saturdays-lever-and-launchers/
LOCATION:Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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