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July Saturdays: Formation of the Lakes

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

Do you know how Michigan got its Great Lakes? Come in and learn about the movement of ice over thousands of years. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture […]

Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours

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

Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, […]

Event Series Little Learners Play & Learn: Time

Little Learners: Play & Learn Summer 2023 – Water

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 story time and free play […]

MHM Free Community Days – Keeping it Cool: Ice Harvesting in Muskegon

Muskegon Heritage Museum 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

How do you keep your cucumbers cool without electric refrigeration? Why, ice of course. Before modern ice makers, natural, or lake ice, was used for generations. The Muskegon area was home to several ice companies and the world’s largest ice box factory. Learn how ice was harvested, stored and delivered to homes year round. Thanks […]

Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours

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

Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, […]

July Saturdays: Handprint Ladybugs

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

Time to get a little messy! Putting paint on your hands and make a handprint body, then add on spots, and eyes to shape it into your own custom ladybug. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours

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

Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, […]

STEM Storytime at the Muskegon Museum of Business and Industry

Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Join us at the Muskegon Museum of Business and Industry for a very special storytime. Each month, we will be focusing on “meeting” one to two of our artifacts. We will read a related story, and after, we will have a craft or building challenge that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. This is […]

July Saturdays: Riddle Hunt

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

Let’s stimulate our brains with some riddles. Piece together clues in each sentence to identify different animals found in our Habitat gallery. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Krismoose in July

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

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 […]