Urban Renewal Exhibit
In the late 1940s, urban renewal began as cities faced a decline in their downtown business districts and neighborhoods. More people moved to the suburbs, which caused downtown to struggle. […]
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- Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States
All Sites Closed – Independence Day
All sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center will be closed today, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, for Independence Day.
Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours
Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United StatesHistoric 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 […]
After Dark Tour
Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United StatesExperience 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 […]
July Saturdays: Formation of the Lakes
Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United StatesDo 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 […]
Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours
Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United StatesHistoric 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 […]
Little Learners: Play & Learn Summer 2023 – Water
Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United StatesYou 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 […]
MHM Free Community Days – Keeping it Cool: Ice Harvesting in Muskegon
Muskegon Heritage Museum 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, United StatesHow 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 StatesHistoric 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 […]
July Saturdays: Handprint Ladybugs
Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United StatesTime 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. […]