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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
STEM Workshops are focused programs made to dive deep into a topic to understand all the aspects about it. Workshops include videos, creating models, designing experiments, and fun activities. June 20-Roller Coasters Why does a roller coaster make our stomach feel like its falling? How do engineers design and test out roller coasters so they […]
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 […]
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 […]
