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Black and White Photo of Rosie Lee Wilkins with her quilts.
Event Series Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Opening Tours

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Opening Tours

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Opening Tours Visit our newest exhibit on local Muskegon quilter Rosie Lee Wilkins. During this guided tour, museum members will get a behind-the-scenes look from the staff about Rosie's quilts, the exhibit process, and what we learned about Rosie herself. To uncover her full story, join […]

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Black and White Photo of Rosie Lee Wilkins with her quilts.
Event Series Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Opening Tours

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Opening Tours

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Opening Tours Visit our newest exhibit on local Muskegon quilter Rosie Lee Wilkins. During this guided tour, museum members will get a behind-the-scenes look from the staff about Rosie's quilts, the exhibit process, and what we learned about Rosie herself. To uncover her full story, join […]

Free

L’Dor V’Dor: Generations of Muskegon’s Jewish Community

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

This exhibit celebrates the history of Jews in Muskegon, exemplified by Congregation B’nai Israel, which was founded in 1888. We invite visitors to learn about Judaism Congregation B’nai Israel by exploring three major elements of Judaism in daily life: education, religious practice, and family. Admission is free for Muskegon County residents and Museum members and […]

Tikkun Olam: We Help Each Other

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Tikkun Olam is a Jewish concept that encourages people to think and take action to help heal the world. This concept can be applied in many different ways. For Tikkun Olam, the museum is collaborating with the Coalition for Community Development, Health West, Community Encompass, and Every Woman's Place for a panel discussion on social […]

Event Series Model Passover Seder

Model Passover Seder

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

The Seder, which means "order," is the ritual meal that retells the Exodus story. Come and learn the story of the Israelite journey from Egyptian slavery to freedom. Taste some of the traditional foods and learn about the symbolism behind them. This is also the final day to see the L'Dor V'Dor exhibit and learn […]

Event Series Model Passover Seder

Model Passover Seder

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

The Seder, which means "order," is the ritual meal that retells the Exodus story. Come and learn the story of the Israelite journey from Egyptian slavery to freedom. Taste some of the traditional foods and learn about the symbolism behind them. This is also the final day to see the L'Dor V'Dor exhibit and learn […]

Dangerous Things

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

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 […]

Dangerous Things Exhibit Opening

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

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, […]

Leeches: A Natural and Cultural History

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

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 […]

March of the Bloodsuckers: Ticks and Their Expansion

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

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 […]