Museums are made up of old things, but sometimes old things are not safe! The newest exhibit at the Lakeshore Museum Center explores some of the sharpest, deadliest, most poisonous, and scariest artifacts that have been collected over the museum's 85 years! Come explore the strange things that reside in our collection, such as a […]
Join us on Friday the 13th as we open our newest exhibit Dangerous Things! Over the museum’s 85-year history, we have collected many unique and interesting objects. Dangerous Things looks at the sharpest, deadliest, and scariest artifacts that reside under our roofs. Join us…. if you dare! Dangerously themed snacks will be provided including jawbreakers, […]
Bloodsuckers are invading! Explore the science of what’s biting you! Examine the what, why, when, and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches, and other parasites. Feel for heat—bloodsuckers need a hot meal! Locate CO2 in your breath that attracts mosquitoes. Find a vein in an arm, and match suckers by their mouth parts. Play the […]
Each month at the museum, we will have a specific program dedicated to a different Michigan bloodsucker. Our March program will be all about leeches. Did you know that leeches are recognized by the FDA as medical devices? Did you know that being a leech collector was once a viable job? Come join staff members […]
Each month at the museum, we will have a specific program dedicated to a different Michigan bloodsucker. Join Doctor William Miller from Calvin University as he shares his research into one of the smallest and most dangerous bloodsuckers in Michigan, ticks. Dr. Miller will present information on the spread of new tick species into Michigan […]
On Monday, May 1, we are hosting a blood drive during open hours. We’ll have a craft station to keep kiddos busy while grown-ups give blood! The drive is open to anyone 17 and older in good health. Contact the Red Cross for more eligibility requirements. You can sign up ahead of time through the […]
Join us for a history bike tour around the east side of Muskegon Lake. This 7-mile tour will mostly follow the bike trail around the lake and will examine the history of the Muskegon Booming Grounds, the B.C. Cobb Plant, Veterans Memorial Park, and more before returning to the museum. Tour will begin and end […]
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 […]
Join the Muskegon Museum of History and Science for the opening of our upcoming exhibit: Urban Renewal! Stroll down 1960s Western Ave., throw a penny in the fountain of the 1980’s Muskegon Mall, and visit our hometown celebrity: KrisMoose! Learn about the revitalization of Muskegon in the1970s, the decline of the mall, and the new […]
Celebrate “Krismoose in July” with mascot of the former Muskegon mall Kris Moose. Kris has scattered several presents throughout the museum that he needs you to find. Gather up all the presents from the mall and return them to Kris for a special present! The History and Science museum gift store will also be offering […]
