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 […]
In lieu of the 4th of July, we’ll be crafting box-shaped lanterns. Melt crayons onto wax paper or use tissue paper to create colorful sides for the light to shine through.
All sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center will be closed today, Monday, July 4, for Independence Day.
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to exploreMuskegon's rich history as well as its exciting present! Turn of the Century Tour: Take a look at turn-of-the-century Muskegon as we discuss how the city changed after lumbering came to an end, and what businesses replaced it. This tour will also discuss what life was like […]
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 […]
Explore our temporary exhibit, Dangerous Things, to see if you can identify objects from a zoomed-in perspective.
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to exploreMuskegon's rich history as well as its exciting present! Turn of the Century Tour: Take a look at turn-of-the-century Muskegon as we discuss how the city changed after lumbering came to an end, and what businesses replaced it. This tour will also discuss what life was like […]
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 […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. July 14 and 18 August 11 and 25 These "Little Learners" events are for families with children ages 0-4. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for […]
Stop by the museum and visit our trading post to take on a job as a trapper. Your task will be to hunt down beaver pelts and deliver them back to the trader.
