The Museum is once again participating in the STEAM Along the Lakeshore event, alongside many other organizations downtown. Stop by our location to make your own glider out of straws and paper loops. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by: This activity is supported by […]
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 […]
Friction is a force resisting the relative motion of two surfaces in contact. We’ll be experimenting with cars in a race on ramps of different materials. Test out sliding items across different textures to see which are easy and difficult to move on. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free […]
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 […]
As we move into Spring, there will be more and more insects, especially butterflies fluttering about. When butterflies land, they can be hard to see thanks to camouflage. That's to protect them from predators. Stop in to color and camouflage your own butterflies. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free […]
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. We 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 […]
It's World Turtle Day! Celebrate with us by decorating 3-D paper turtles and tortoises while learning facts and differences between these two species. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by: This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT […]
Tally Ho! An Adventure Awaits! Join Nature Cat and his friends for a wild day of discovery at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit, Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond, on Saturday, May 30, 2026! Kick off the adventure with a fun, open-house style celebration for […]
Our newest exhibit, Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond, (opening May 30th) has a focus on recycling. With this in mind, we’d like to show our Pride for the earth by creating unique and colorful art by melting down old crayons into new fun shapes. We will be providing crayons, but we also encourage you to […]
Stop in to learn some simple circuitry through hands-on building. Use one of three different styles of snap circuits that come with a variety of switches and motors that can run bells and alarms, cause parts to spin, and much more. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs […]
