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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Tin punching is a skilled trade, artisan would work as an apprentice up to a journeyman. They created pieces that served a function as well as making them decorative in nature. Try your hand at creating your own piece of tin art. Once a month we will have a Sign-up Saturday Program. The programs will […]
Start by creating your own original drawings and then take a straight edge to draw lines vertically and horizontally overtop creating a Cubic art piece. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and NEA
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. […]
Let's learn about bugs! From fliers and crawlers to the eight legged arachnids.We’ll be looking at specimens from our collection and sharing some interesting facts. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and NEA.
Step back in time and unearth the mysteries of the prehistoric world at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science's latest exhibit, Dinosaur Bones! Join us for an unforgettable open house event where you can rub elbows with the renowned Paleo Joe, savor light refreshments, and indulge your inner paleontologist with engaging crafts like fossil […]
