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Sticks vs. Machine: The Amazon Factory and Industrial Knitting

Muskegon Heritage Museum 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

Join us at the Muskegon Museum of Business and Industry as we explore the process of knitting and how it was industrialized.  Try your hand at knitting the traditional way with needles and then check out some amazing knitting machines.  These are the home versions of what would have been in the Amazon Knitting Company […]

Historic Walking Tour – Downtown Muskegon

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Historic Walking Tour- Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. June 18, 21 - 1:00-2:30pm July 9, 12, 16, 19 - 10:00-11:30am August 6, 9, 20, 23 -1:00-2:30pm All tours will start and end at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay […]

August Saturdays: Devonian Fossils

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Aug. 10th Devonian Fossils Learn about Michigan’s early years in the Devonian Period through fossils. You’ll be able to check out some of our hands-on prehistoric critters from the collection. Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council […]

Event Series Saturday Play & Learn

Summer Play & Learn

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday, as well as the third Saturday 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 […]

August Saturdays: Lumbering Tools

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Aug. 17th Lumbering Tools During the lumbering boom there were many important jobs within a lumber camp. Pop in to learn about the different roles and check out some of the tools lumberjacks would have used. Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents. Funding for these programs has been provided by […]

Event Series Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours

Legends and Lore Walking Tour – Downtown Muskegon

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Legends and Lore Tour - Join us for an exciting look into some of the crazier stories of Muskegon’s past. What happened when a Muskegon detective met a gangster on the run? Who was planting bombs in downtown Muskegon? What caused a massive lumbering strike and a near deadly confrontation between workers and a mill […]

Historic Walking Tour – Downtown Muskegon

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Historic Walking Tour- Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. June 18, 21 - 1:00-2:30pm July 9, 12, 16, 19 - 10:00-11:30am August 6, 9, 20, 23 -1:00-2:30pm All tours will start and end at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay […]

Event Series Saturday Play & Learn

Summer Play & Learn

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday, as well as the third Saturday 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 […]

Moxie’s Jurassic Jam!

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Celebrate Moxie the Mastodon’s 5th birthday with an unforgettable event! Moxie invites all of you to a prehistoric party you won’t want to miss! Featuring delicious snacks, exciting crafts, and loads of FREE family fun at your favorite local museum. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and […]

Event Series Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours

Legends and Lore Walking Tour – Downtown Muskegon

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Legends and Lore Tour - Join us for an exciting look into some of the crazier stories of Muskegon’s past. What happened when a Muskegon detective met a gangster on the run? Who was planting bombs in downtown Muskegon? What caused a massive lumbering strike and a near deadly confrontation between workers and a mill […]