For pioneers, quilts were created for warmth but they also held family ties. Women would often get together for quilting bees, an important social event as they would work on their design. Many quilt designs have names associated with them. Stop into create and name your own paper quilt square. Free for members and Muskegon […]
Looking for something that will keep your kids engaged over the break? During our two day camp, we’ll spend some time in the current exhibit, From Here To There, which focuses on the way objects are able to move around. We will experiment with citrus science, allowing kids to get hands on with food acidity, […]
Spring break is here and spring is on the way! Join us at the museum for a fun day of spring related activities. Test your knowledge and detective skills in our flower scavenger hunt, plant some seeds to start your spring garden, and tour our newest hands-on kids exhibit From Here to There to try […]
Looking to get out of the house during Spring Break? Be a hometown tourist and visit the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry on Saturday April 11 for a special Spring Break opening! Join us from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and explore the stories, industries, and innovations that helped shape our community. Regular […]
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, meaning that objects at rest will stay at rest and objects in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon. Checkout two stations; coin drop challenge and rolling ball vs an obstacle. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 […]
This hour and a half program will invite homeschooling families to explore the museum with activities at a variety of age levels around our monthly theme/topic. We will have time […]
When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way, learn about the trains, trolleys, depots, car dealerships, and […]
This year the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry will again be hosting a Spring Speaker Series. April 16 6:00-7:00pm. Echoes on the Water: The Story of the Lakeside Inn and White Lake’s Resorts Join us for the second program in our 2026 Spring Speaker Series at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and […]
Gravity is a fundamental, invisible force of attraction that pulls objects with mass or energy toward each other. Can you defy the force of gravity by constructing a protective structure for a plastic egg drop? Experiment with different weights to see how they fall. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These […]
