Lakeshore Museum Center

MMHS Closing at 3pm
2024-09-27 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of History & Science will be closing at 3pm on Friday, September 27th, for special programming. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Little Learners Play & Learn Fall ’24 – Spring ‘25
2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only.
“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 us for a 15-20 minute organized story time followed by free play.
Registration via Zeffy is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/e4967880-0e8c-4e8c-9f98-19b74b521a7b
This program will run for 50-60 minutes. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more! We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts.Our themes for this session will be:Sept/Oct: DinosaursNov: Mini & Little Read of the LakeshoreDec: WinterJan/Feb: FeelingsMarch/April: ReptilesMay/June: People Movers
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2024-09-23 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-08-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days.
All will be held at 4:30 pm in the MMHS Auditorium.

January 22 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82991544136?pwd=[REDACTED]
February 26
March 25
April 22
May 20
June 24
July- no meeting
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 25
December 12

September Saturdays: Tape Art
2024-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
We’re being crafty at the Museum! Take tape and layer it in different directions on your paper. From there you’ll color the page and remove the tape to reveal clean and crisp lines.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out of county.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
2024-09-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley House as you never have before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors. Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in 80 minutes!
Space is limited to 10 people per session, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between and behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.
Free Parking – on Webster Avenue & 6th Street
Please arrive on time!
The cost for this event is $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members.
Registration is required, and you can do so here: ZeffyLink: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/10653135-4f65-4abb-b9bc-2d73c607cbdf

Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

Homeschool Days
2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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. Stations will be available until 11:30.
Schedule:● 10:00 – 10:15 Check in and Big Group Introduction● 10:20-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration (There will be at least two; one for older children and one for younger. Families will be welcome to do one the other or both.)● 11:30 Program Ends. Families are welcome to stay or depart.
Themes:● September 19: The Depression● October 15: Dinosaurs● November 19: Immigration● December 17: Innovators● January 21: Microscopic World● February 18: Food Science & History of Preservation● March 11: Art and Science Partner with the Art Museum● April 15: WWII and the Muskegon Homefront● May 20: Changes in Home Technology
You must register via Zeffy for this program. We will be releasing links to sign up two-three months at a time. Links will be released in August, October, December, & February.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/131123ec-2c0e-4df4-b84b-614323832ab3
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

September Saturdays: I - Spy Scavenger Hunt
2024-09-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As you’re exploring each of our exhibits, try to spy and identify an assortment of artifacts and images that are around the museum.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out of county.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All Access Tour
2024-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Have you ever wanted to know what is behind closed doors? This extended tour reveals attics, basements, porches, and all the spaces that the classic tour does not include!
Enjoy this exclusive experience while hearing about new research discoveries, restoration projects, and fun Hackley and Hume family stories.
Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house)between the Hackley and Hume Houses.Free Parking on Webster Avenue & 6th Street. Please arrive on time!
$20 for non-members, $15 for members
Register here: Zeffylink: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/f8d3cd61-5670-42b1-93bd-506df7c6f3b0
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

Clue Live!
2024-09-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Do you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Clue LIVE at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site! Work with your team to determine who killed the game’s victim; the room the crime took place, and which weapon was used in order to succeed!
*Space is limited to 5 teams of 4 visitors, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between and behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.
Free Parking is on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
Tickets are $20 per team and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/da7bc31c-5d4f-43fa-9aad-013e824b73e8
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

September Saturdays: Trilobite Craft
2024-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Become a paleontologist through crafting your own prehistoric find. Take paper plates to cut and color a trilobite fossil that’s layered on a rockbed.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out of county.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

MHM Free Community Days - September: The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
2024-09-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
From 1879 to present the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce has been a voice for business in our community. Come to the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry to learn about the role of this organization in shaping and growing our community over the years.
Thanks to our event sponsors:

Clue Live!
2024-09-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Do you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Clue LIVE at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site! Work with your team to determine who killed the game’s victim; the room the crime took place, and which weapon was used in order to succeed!
*Space is limited to 5 teams of 4 visitors, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between and behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.
Free Parking is on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
Please note: This event is now sold out. Thank you for your interest in Clue Live!
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

All LMC Sites Closed
2024-09-02 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center Sites will be closed today, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.

August Saturdays: Connecting Circuits
2024-08-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Aug. 31st Connecting Circuits
Stop in and try some simple circuit building. Use battery packs and motors to power wheels and add on some switches to try turning on lights.
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.

Paleo Joe at the Museum
2024-08-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 – 10:00am-12:00pm
August 30th – 10:00am-2:00pm
September 28th – 10:00am-2:00pm
December 21st – 12:00pm-4:00pm

Dinosaur C.S.I. Presentation by Paleo Joe. Sit in and listen to Joe’s latest work and discoveries:
Visit the museum at 6:00pm on September 28th for Paleo Joe’s presentation, Dinosaur C.S.I. what we know about Dinosaurs by the evidence in the ground. Learn about these creatures from long ago and the modern science behind new discoveries.

September 28th, 6:00pm-7:30pm. RSVP is required for this lecture.
Cost: Free for Muskegon County Residents and Members. $5 for Non-Residents.
Please RSVP on Zeffy if you plan to attend the Dinosaur CSI program. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/db46997c-615c-48f1-b8e9-7ae13ee2ccad

Thanks to our event sponsors:

August Saturdays: Scavenger Hunt
2024-08-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Aug. 24th Scavenger Hunt
Take a peek around the Museum to see if you can find some well hidden animals throughout each of our galleries.
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.

Historic Walking Tour - Downtown Muskegon
2024-08-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-08-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-08-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 Ave Muskegon, MI 49440.
$15 per ticket, $13 for museum members
Purchase tickets online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ecdee4a8-b054-4230-9f23-a166b2ae545a or by calling (231) 722-0278.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Legends and Lore Walking Tour - Downtown Muskegon
2024-08-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 owner? This tour will seek to uncover answers and the facts to some of Muskegon’s most interesting stories.
June 18, 21. 10:00-11:30am
July 9, 12, 16, 19. 1:00-2:30pm
August 6, 9, 20, 23. 10:00-11:30am
October 23. 6:00-7:30pm
October 26. 4:30-6:00pm
All tours will start and end at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon, MI 49440.
$15 per ticket, $13 for museum members
Purchase tickets online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/d5eca555-a776-4d8b-a2f9-ca3d8874694b or by calling (231) 722-0278.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Moxie’s Jurassic Jam!
2024-08-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 National Endowment of the Arts.

Summer Play & Learn
2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 us for story time and free play with themed activities. Registration via Zeffy is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings.
This program will run for 50-60 minutes, 15-20 for an organized storytime, and the rest for free play and a craft. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more! We will spend some time outside weather permitting.
Our theme for this summer will be:
Water: Note – For our water theme we welcome bathing suits and water shoes as some of our activities might cause our little learners to get wet.
Event Dates: July 20, July 25, August 8, August 17 & August 22, 2024
10:00 am – 11:00 am
We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/a27c57f0-f6d3-43d7-aeff-a0c6b79c59b8
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

August Saturdays: Lumbering Tools
2024-08-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

August Saturdays: Devonian Fossils
2024-08-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 and National Endowment of the Arts.
