Join us outside at the museum for our annual Smashing Pumpkins night featuring the museum's trebuchet flinging pumpkins at the building, pumpkin painting, staff pumpkin carving contest and more. To protect staff and guests we ask guests to wear facemasks, use hand sanitizer often, and maintain a 6ft+ distance from other guests when possible. Capacity […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the fourth Thursday of each month (note Nov & Dec are on the third Thursday due to holidays). “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program, participants will […]
This 45-minute guided grounds tour offers a unique look at the Hackley and Hume Historic Sites. Learn more about Queen Anne style architecture, the site’s construction, the City Barn’s functions, and how the exterior of each building has changed throughout the years. Hear stories about the families, their pets, and the unique structures that once […]
Perfect for a unique group outing, we’re launching our new Flashlight Tours! This 60-minute interactive tour allows visitors to explore the Hackley and Hume Sites in a completely new light! On this guided tour, your group will make its way through 5 floors of the site as you illuminate the objects you want to know […]
Perfect for a unique group outing, we’re launching our new Flashlight Tours! This 60-minute interactive tour allows visitors to explore the Hackley and Hume Sites in a completely new light! On this guided tour, your group will make its way through 5 floors of the site as you illuminate the objects you want to know […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Muskegon County we have made the decision to turn our Inventors Night into a Virtual event. Join us for a live introduction at 5:30 followed by videos from our guest inventors. The take and make activity can be picked up starting Friday from 10-4 at our admissions […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the fourth Thursday of each month (note Nov & Dec are on the third Thursday due to holidays). “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program, participants will […]
