
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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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. […]

Come check out rocks that are found in Michigan and learn about the different types of minerals that make up each one. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

This hour and a half program will invite families to explore the museum with activities at a variety of age levels around our monthly theme/topic. We will have time as a large group for an introduction and then families will be welcome to explore the theme stations and the museum on their own. Before families […]

Muskegon is a city that is always changing and evolving. In this round table panel, we will be joined by Dave Alexander, Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Muskegon, […]

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. March 14, […]

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the third Saturday of each month. We are expanding our […]

On Saturday, March 16, the Muskegon Museum of History and Science will be opening at 10 AM to accommodate visitors coming downtown for the Muskegon St. Patrick's Day Parade. For […]

Using household foods like spaghetti and marshmallows, construct a strong bridge.We’ll add weight and see how much it can withstand. Once a month we will have a Sign-up Saturday Program. […]

Join us for this spring speaker series with museum staff that explores different topics from Muskegon’s industrial past. 3/21: Bricks that Built a Community: Emens Brick of Holton. Join us […]

Being located along the shores of Lake Michigan, Muskegon County has seen many shipwrecks. This family night will look at one of the worst wrecks, the wreck of the Steamer Muskegon. We will also examine techniques used to help those in trouble with a science activity on lighthouse lens, and a stuffed animal rescue line. […]