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. Muskegon was no exception. Stroll down 1960s Western Avenue, visit the Muskegon Mall, and explore visions for the future of downtown Muskegon. Learn about Muskegon’s […]
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 […]
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, Cindy Larson, President of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and Frank Peterson, Vice President of Operations for Wheelfish Group who will share their experience […]
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, 28 April 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 13, 27 “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]
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 normal weekday sessions to provide a time for working parents and caregivers to experience this program with their little ones. “Little Learners” is a free […]
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 more information about the parade, visit their Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/3U0aDXVzA
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. The programs will be more involved than our typical Saturday Program and will allow visitors to gain some history/science knowledge and get hands-on experience with […]
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 as we look at a local industry that helped build our community. Emens Brick was located in Holton and their products found their way into […]
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. […]
