Independence Day – All Museum Sites Closed
All sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center are closed today in observance of Independence Day.
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All sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center are closed today in observance of Independence Day.
Visitors have the opportunity to make hand dipped candles at our Settler’s Cabin. Candles were a vital item during the 1830s and were often made by hand. Join us and make a candle to be used at Michigan’s Heritage Park or take your creation home for only $5.00. Park admission rates apply ($10 for adults […]
Visit the museum to see the new robots in the Science Center. Museum staff and volunteers will demonstrate how the robots function, talk about coding, and let visitors test some of the new additions to the STEM themed area of this popular hands-on gallery. Fun for all ages!
Stop by the Lakeshore Museum Center between 11am and 2pm to create your own Watercolor & Salt Art for just $2. Kids and adults alike will enjoy combining art and science in this hands-on project. This program will be open house style and located outside in front of the museum during the Lakeshore Art Festival.
Charles Hackley can be found in several places in the museum and also outside the museum in the rest of downtown. This photo scavenger hunt will have visitors not only finding mentions of Hackley in the museum, but also sending them to the Hackley House, library, and other locations. The hunt will encourage them to […]
The Lakeshore Museum Center and YMCA are collaborating on a new free summer Day Camp for kids ages 8-11 with two sessions: June 26-28 or July 10-12 . Participants will get up and moving in the Body Works Exhibit and Hackley Park and learn about health and nutrition in a fun way. The camp takes place for 3 days […]
Parents and guardians are invited to join a special Learn and Play program at Michigan's Heritage Park on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. This is a free program for infants and toddlers ages 0-4. Every two months we will feature a new theme and book for participants to take home for free! […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers (4 & under) with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) theme! Children will learn through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and […]
The Science Center is getting some STEM related additions including a Robotics Corner. We are looking for assistance from youth 10 to 18 who have an interest in STEM programming and robotics. They will work in teams to assemble a robot arm. This is a perfect fit for youth who have always wanted to learn what […]
Native American drummers, singers and dancers will perform throughout the weekend at Michigan's Heritage Park in Whitehall. A variety of dancing styles will be featured including traditional, fancy shawl, jingle dress, and grass. Park visitors will have an opportunity to participate in some of the dances. Over a dozen trade booths will be on the […]