The museum’s annual summer camp is back! Enviroworks is for children ages 6-11 who are interested in science and history. This year’s topics will include paleontology and a chance to meet Paleo Joe, agates and geodes, candle science and many other topics. July 22-July 26 9:15-11:45 each day $25 for museum members, $30 for non-members […]
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 […]
Purchase a shingle and leave your mark on history in a truly unique way at the upcoming Hackley House Shingle Signing Party! It’s time to re-roof two iconic Muskegon homes, the Hackley and Hume Houses, built between 1887 and 1889, and we invite you to join the fun! During this free event, guests will have […]
Fossil Prep Day – Watch Paleo Joe clean and prepare fossils for a future exhibit and ask him questions about his job: Join us while Paleo Joe is in the gallery cleaning bones and talking to visitors. This is a great chance to learn about what being a paleontologist is all about. July 26th - […]
Pop in to create your own dinosaur skeleton by cutting and arranging q-tips to form your favorite Mesozoic era creatures. 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 and National Endowment of the Arts.
Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK! This classic tour is offered on the first Friday of every month May–October from 9-10pm. Join us to learn more about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Get your friends or family together and make your visit AFTER […]
The Industrial Bonus Fund created incentives to attract businesses to Muskegon. Come and learn more about this plan from the turn of the century that was meant to help Muskegon transition from a lumber queen to a captain of industry. Thanks to our event sponsors:
Aug. 3rd Corner Bookmarks Visit the museum to craft your own corner cover bookmark. You can create a simple silly face or get fancy with a long eared bunny or a scaled lizard to guard your pages. Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents. Funding for these programs has been provided […]
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- 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 […]
