Step back in time and unearth the mysteries of the prehistoric world at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science's latest exhibit, Dinosaur Bones! Join us for an unforgettable open house event where you can rub elbows with the renowned Paleo Joe, savor light refreshments, and indulge your inner paleontologist with engaging crafts like fossil […]
Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry as we look at the history of foundries. Over the years Muskegon has been the home of dozens and dozens of foundries. This is due to our deep water port and access to natural resources needed in the casting process. Come learn about how […]
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 […]
June 8th: Kindness Stones We’re creating kindness stones. Paint a rock friend, make a colorful design, or spell out encouraging words, it’s up to you. Then, take and leave it somewhere for another person to discover. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county residents. Funding for these programs has been provided by […]
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. March 14, 28 April 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 13, 27 “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]
Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for our first printing workshop! This unique opportunity will allow you to spend two hours rotating between the printshop and foundry stations. In the print shop, you will see a historic Chandler Press in operation, set type, and take home a personalized souvenir from […]
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 […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the third Saturday of each month. We are expanding our normal weekday sessions to provide a time for working parents and caregivers to experience this program with their little ones. “Little Learners” is a free […]
June 15th: Robots Explore a few of the robots the museum has to offer. Navigate a maze with the Code and Go Mouse and create pathways with Ozobot.Take Dash bot for a whirl and help create an art piece. Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents. Funding for these programs has […]
Muskegon County Dads receive free access to the Historic Sites for the afternoon. Their visit includes a tour at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and the Fire Barn Museum. Regular admission rates apply for all other visitors. Tours start in the City Barn (carriage house) at the Hackley […]
