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Home School students in grades K - 6 are invited to join us for a 500 year journey on the waterways of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake as we examine how water transportation has changed. From Native American dugout canoes to modern day Lake Freighters, students will learn about how different modes of transportation were […]
Members of the local Yarn Spinners story telling club will be on hand to tell tall tales and help participants write and perform their own tall tale on the auditorium stage at the Museum! The program is designed for ages 10 - 18. Parents may drop off their children and return for the show at […]
Have you ever wondered what an owl eats? You can find out by disecting an owl pellet during a special Spring Break program at the Museum. Owls are a top predator in the forests and fields of Michigan and their diet consists of rodents, shrews, moles, and songbirds. The program is for ages 5 and […]
The Museum staff will be in a training session this morning and we will be closed until Noon today. We will be open for visitors from Noon to 4:30. Our normal 9:30 am - 4:30 hours will resume tomorrow.
Day-long training session for volunteers who will work at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and Scolnik House of the Depression Era. The morning session covering Customer Service will be held at the Main Museum. Lunch and the afternoon session will be held at the Historic Sites. RSVP to Erin at 724-5535 […]
Want to learn a bit more about Muskegon's brewing history and see artifacts from Muskegon Brewing Company and other local breweries? Pop into the Pigeon Hill Brewing company from 5 to 7:30 pm and hear from some museum curators while you enjoy locally produced beer.
Michigan's Heritage Park in Whitehall OPEN for the season on May 2! During the month of May, the park will be open weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm. The park will be open on Saturday, May 21 from 10 am to 4 pm as park of a Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard […]
The Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and Scolnik House of the Depression Era will open for the season today. All three sites will be open Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 4 pm. Sunday hours are 1 to 4 pm. Admission at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site is $7 for […]
Home school students in grades K through 6 are invited to join us for a Home School Monday - Spring Themed program. Participants will learn why seasons change, and what […]
Children can enjoy a blanket-fort book reading on the lawn at the Hume house, plant seeds to take home at the Scolnik House, and participate in other activities and crafts during a special literacy-related event. Each child in attendance will receive a free book. The FREE event is facilitated by local AmeriCorps Reading Corps members […]
