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Event Series After Dark Tour

After Dark Tour

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK!  See the Houses on this classic tour offered on the first Friday of every month May–October from 9-10 pm. Join us to learn more about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Gather your friends or family and make […]

June Saturdays: Egg Carton Critter

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

Create an egg carton critter with paint, glued on shapes, and of course, googly eyes.

Hackley & Hume and the Game of Life

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

Come play with us! This game of Life simulates Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume as they travel through life from, education, marriage, business decisions, children, retirement, and adversity along the way! If you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Life at the Hackley […]

Hackley & Hume and the Game of Life

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

Come play with us! This game of Life simulates Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume as they travel through life from, education, marriage, business decisions, children, retirement, and adversity along the way! If you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Life at the Hackley […]

Event Series Museum Explorers

Museum Explorers

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

Bring your young museum explorer down to Muskegon Museum of History & Science for some interactive activities in the museum galleries. These focused family activities are available on a drop-in basis at any time in the two hours that we will be in the gallery. They take an in-depth look at different topics from the […]

Event Series Little Learners: STEAM Play & Learn

Little Learners: STEAM Play & Learn

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

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4.  During this program, participants will be invited to join us for storytime and free play […]

Muskegon Paintings Opening Reception

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

Muskegon Paintings is a series of five paintings done by local artist Gabrielle Schaub. Gabrielle is a recent Grand Valley State University receiving a B.F.A. in painting. Muskegon Paintings portrays historical events in Muskegon and how they shape the environmental and cultural makeup of the area. Each painting reflects on the past and present. Join […]

Event Series All-Access Tours

All-Access Tours

This extended tour reveals attics, basements, porches, and all the spaces that the classic tour does not include! Enjoy this exclusive experience while hearing about new research discoveries, restoration projects, and fun family Hackley and Hume stories. Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly! When you arrive, check into the City […]

June Saturdays: Insects and Spiders

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

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.

Event Series STEM Workshops

STEM Workshops

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

STEM Workshops are a half-day program that focuses on a specific topic in a STEM field each session. This half-day camp will give learners an opportunity to learn about the topic, see demonstrations, and construct their own experiments or designs. The STEM Workshops are for children ages 8-15. June 15 – Pioneer Science June 22 […]