Join the Lakeshore Museum Center on a walking tour of historic Bear Lake Cemetery in Laketon Township. Learn the symbolic meaning behind the elaborate headstones of and history of some of the area's prominent former citizens, including Emerson Giles, John Fenner, and Henry Buys. Tickets are $5 and can be bought with cash or check […]
The Lakeshore Museum Center will be closing at 2:30 today. We will open again tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Go where no visitor has gone before on this ALL ACCESS tour of the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Explore behind closed doors including attics, porches, and basements of both houses. Join us on the third Friday of the month from 7-8:30 pm to enjoy learning about various topics such as restoration, preservation, family stories, […]
The Muskegon Heritage Museum invites you to attend our FREE Community Days once a month throughout the season each featuring a different theme. These are open-house style events from 11am-4pm. No RSVP required. 2021 Themes: Saturday 5/15 "It Runs in the Family: 50+ Years of Black Owned Business" Wednesday 6/16 "Woodworking & Furniture in Muskegon" […]
Come celebrate the Hackley Hooley Irish Fest with an Irish-themed craft! Make your own four-leafed sponge-painted shamrock and create your own Irish symbol.
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 inside. Then we […]
Experience the Hackley House as you never have before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors. Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in […]
What do you know about birds? Come learn about different types of birds and check out everything from a little hummingbird skeleton to a talon from a Bald Eagle.
Join us for the opening of our newest exhibit, which celebrates the history of Jews in Muskegon, exemplified by Congregation B'nai Israel, founded in 1888. Guests will enjoy the first look at the exhibit, as well as light hors d'oeuvres and remarks. Speakers will include Rabbi Alan Alpert, County Commissioner and B'Nai Israel member Bob […]
This exhibit celebrates the history of Jews in Muskegon, exemplified by Congregation B’nai Israel, which was founded in 1888. We invite visitors to learn about Judaism Congregation B’nai Israel by exploring three major elements of Judaism in daily life: education, religious practice, and family. Admission is free for Muskegon County residents and Museum members and […]
