Let’s bedazzle some rocks. Paint a rock friend, make a colorful design, or spell out encouraging words, it’s all yours to create. Then, take and leave it somewhere for another person to discover.
The museum’s annual summer camp is back! Enviroworks is for children ages 6-11 who are interested in science and history. This year’s camp will include a program based on our newest exhibit, DangerousThings, a taxidermy program, learning about the fur traders of Michigan and cornstarch science among other topics and activities. The cost is $25 […]
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 […]
Fright Night is back and this time we’re making sure no one makes it out unscathed. Thought it was scary last year? We’ve upped the ante by pulling the most deadly things from the Dangerous Things Exhibit. From getting twisted in holiday lights to hiding from a hunter playing the most dangerous game, who will […]
The season is beginning to change. Taking a mix of transitioning leaves, we will be crafting your own rainbow tree.
We usually only hear sounds but there are ways to interact with soundwaves through their vibrations. Using water and air, experiment with seeing sound visualized.
Experience the lives of the maids, cooks, and coachmen at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site through this 45-minute specialty tour. Explore the site through the eyes of the paid servants that worked and lived with the Hackley and Hume families. This tour concentrates on the backdoors, basements, kitchens, and bedrooms where the daily work […]
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 […]
