Lakeshore Museum Center

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2024-10-28 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | 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

Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents
2024-10-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Don’t miss out on Free tours every weekend in October for Muskegon County residents!
Bring your family and friends to tour the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era before we close for the season.
This is the museum’s way to say “thank you” to the residents of Muskegon County for supporting our millage each year!
No registration is required. Visitors are welcome to walk in during open hours. The last tour leaves at 4:00 pm.
Free for Muskegon County Residents. Admission prices apply for out-of-county residents.
Out-of-county residents’ admission:
Adults $15
Seniors $12
Kids 2-12 – $5

Legends and Lore Walking Tour - Downtown Muskegon
2024-10-26 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

October Saturdays: Pterodactyl Puppet Glider
2024-10-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Soar on into the museum to create your own paper Pterodactyl to follow you around. Cut out the winged reptile and attach string to its back to carry.
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 - Saturdays in October
2024-10-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
FREE Admission for Muskegon County Residents to the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry.
Saturdays in October: 11am-4pm

Tiny Tots Trick-or-Treat
2024-10-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Looking for a family friendly, weather-proof trick-or-treat location for your preschool aged children? Join us for a spooktacular time on Saturday, October 26!
Admission is free for Muskegon County residents and museum members. Non-resident children 12 & under are free with paid adult admission.
Candy available while supplies last.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
2024-10-25 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)

Little Learners Play & Learn Fall ’24 – Spring ‘25
2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-10 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.

Obituary Tour
2024-10-19 20:30 - 22:00, 2024-10-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-18 20:30 - 22:00, 2024-10-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
* Note: The 2024 Obiturary Tours are sold out.
On this candlelit evening tour, travel back in time to explore the deaths, funerals, and autopsies that occurred in the Hackley and Hume Houses. Become immersed in the practices and traditions of death and dying in the Victorian Era.
Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
Any intoxicated patrons will be refused admission with no refund.
When you arrive, check-in at 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!
Tickets are $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/af8775d5-78cc-4e4a-a1e2-cd3a3212184c
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

October Saturdays: Skulls!
2024-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The museum houses a collection of skulls and bones. See if you can recognize what animals the skulls belong to by examining their teeth, eye sockets, and other features.
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.

Little Learners Play & Learn Saturdays
2024-10-19 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 third Saturday of October, November, January, February, March, April & May.
October 19November 16January 18February 15March 15April 19May 17
Little Learners is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this 50-60 minute program, participants will be invited to join us for a 15-20 minute organized storytime with songs followed by free play including sensory stations, fine and gross motor skills stations, art stations, and more.
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/098774bf-7e54-4967-be72-8a710c2a8064
We will have a free book for families to take home, as well as special crafts and activities to do.
Our themes for this session will be:Oct: DinosaursNov: Mini & Little Read of the LakeshoreDec: WinterJan/Feb: FeelingsMarch/April: ReptilesMay: People Movers

Friday Family Fun Night: Smashing Pumpkins
2024-10-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
It’s that time of year again! Join the museum for our annual Smashing Pumpkins event where you can launch a pumpkin at the building. There will also be pumpkin painting, exploding pumpkins, and scavenger hunts. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite pumpkin carved by museum staff and local organizations. Pumpkins will be available for free on a first come, first serve basis.
This event is free for Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Uncovering the Clapp Family Mastodon
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
In 2022 during a dig for a new culvert, a nearly complete Mastodon skeleton was discovered on the Clapp families’ property in Kent County. Join us as we welcome the lead of this dig Dr. Cory Redman from the Grand Rapids Public Museum as he addresses the commonly asked questions related to the discovery, excavation, donation, curation, research, and future plans of the Clapp Family Mastodon.
RSVP Required.
Please visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/3dc765b0-37af-42bc-92d7-ef75e51fb23a or contact Pat at 231-724-5533 or e-mail pat@lakeshoremuseum.orgto rsvp.
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.

Homeschool Days
2024-10-15 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.

Flashlight Tour
2024-10-12 21:30 - 22:30, 2024-10-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Need a fun and unique experience for your friends or family? Our Flashlight tours are a perfect group outing!
This 60-minute interactive tour allows visitors to explore the Hackley and Hume Houses in a completely new light! On this guided tour, your group will make its way through the site as you illuminate the objects you want to know more about. Your guide will also share fun, quirky, and creepy facts along the way!
Space is limited, so order your tickets today!
Any intoxicated patrons will be refused admission with no refund.
When you arrive, check-in at the City Barn (carriage house) between the Hackley and Hume Houses.
Free Parking on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
$15 per person
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/0146ecde-b9ee-4dbc-9a82-edbda3674667
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

October Saturdays: Animal Tracks
2024-10-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Can you name an animal by the footprints it leaves behind? Using stamps, create your own sheet of animal tracks to decipher.
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.
