Lakeshore Museum Center

Coffee with Classmates
2025-02-12 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Detroit) | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Coffee with Classmates
Join the Lakeshore Museum Center to reminisce with materials from our collections and archives for each school. Drop in on your school’s date below for coffee, snacks, and memories with classmates. You are also welcome to bring your own yearbooks and photos to share.
Dates:
February 12th: Mona Shores
February 21st: Reeths-Puffer
February 27th: Muskegon
March 5th: Fruitport
March 13th: Orchard View
March 14th: Muskegon Catholic and Western Michigan Christian
March 19th: North Muskegon
March 26th: Muskegon Heights
Where: Muskegon Museum of History & Science 430 W. Clay Ave. Muskegon MI 49445
When: 8am-9am
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April 1st from 1-2pm: Ravenna at Ravenna Library
April 2nd from 10-11am: Whitehall at White Lake Library
April 14th from 9:30-10:30am: Holton at Holton Library

Home Front Heroes Exhibit Opening: Open House
2025-02-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This year marks the 80th anniversary since the end of World War II, and we’re thrilled to invite you to our special exhibit, Home Front Heroes. This exhibit honors the incredible contributions of Muskegon County businesses and residents who played a vital role in the war effort from home. From manufacturing essential wartime goods to supporting victory gardens, rationing, and blood drives, our community’s resilience and dedication helped shape the outcome of the war. Join us at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science as we celebrate this milestone and pay tribute to the everyday heroes who made such an impact during these transformative years and reflect with us on the lasting legacy of those who supported the war effort right here in Muskegon.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP by Feb 6 to marci@lakeshoremuseum.org/ 231-724-5544
Free for all attendees.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Darlene Collett
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February Saturdays: Tissue Paper Kites
2025-02-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
In honor of National Kite Flying Day, we’ll be creating our own kites with straws and tissue paper!
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

February Saturdays: Robots
2025-02-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Explore a few of the robots the museum has to offer. Navigate a maze with the Code and Go Mouse. Take Dash bot for a whirl and use it to create an art piece.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2025-01-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 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 4:30pm in the MMHS Auditorium.

January 27 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89978732994?pwd=[REDACTED]
February 24
March 24
April 28
May 19
June 23
July – no meeting
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 24
December 11

January Saturdays: Devonian Fossils
2025-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Learn about Michigan’s early years in the Devonian Period through fossils. You’ll be able to check out some of our hands-on prehistoric critters from the collection.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Little Learners Play & Learn Fall ’24 – Spring ‘25
2025-01-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-09 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.

Homeschool Days
2025-01-21 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://bit.ly/LMCHomeschoolJanuaryFebruary
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All LMC Sites Closed
2025-01-20 | MI
The Lakeshore Museum Center sites are closed today, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

January Saturdays: Puzzle Games
2025-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Lets enjoy the indoors and take a moment to play some games with friends and family. Roll dice to color code a scarf, connect the dots to build the most squares, and more simple games.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Little Learners Play & Learn Saturdays
2025-01-18 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

Hackley Attic Escape Room
2025-01-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Step into the Hackley House like never before! The mysterious Hackley Attic awaits you and your friends, ready to challenge you with puzzles, locks, and riddles.
Can you escape in just 80 minutes while uncovering the rich history of Muskegon? This unforgettable adventure is limited to 10 guests per session, so be sure to secure your tickets today!
When you arrive, check in at the City Barn (carriage house) behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Free parking is available on Webster Avenue and 6th Street.
TICKETS: $20 for members & $25 for non-members
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hackley-attic-escape-room-2

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

January Saturdays: Fur Hunt and Trade
2025-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Early French settlers used furs for warmth in the winter months, as well as trade goods. Can you find some pelts to make it through the tough Michigan winters?
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

January Saturdays: Paper Snow Globe
2025-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Choose between a snowman or penguin backdrop, decorate and cut out the paper globe, then fill it in with a cotton snowscape around your character.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Winter Open House
2025-01-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
A cool wind passed through downtown Muskegon as the museum staff prepped for our Winter Open House and with it, a spy. Leaving behind a single word, the staff require you to help uncover the rest of the message. Build a decoder to assist in solving word puzzles, matching shapes, and other hidden messages found throughout the museum in this spy themed open house scavenger hunt.
This event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and is $5 for out-of-county visitors.

All LMC Sites Closed
2025-01-01, 2024-12-31, 2024-12-25, 2024-12-24, 2024-12-23 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed:
Monday, December 23, 2024
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Holiday Tours 2024
2024-12-28 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-27 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-21 15:00 - 19:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume Houses this holiday season!
Join us for our kick-off on Saturday, November 30 from 3-7 pm for ornament & postcard decorating, a chance to pose in an authentic carriage, and tours of the Houses.
Additional holiday tour dates: December 7, December 14, December 21, December 27 and December 28. Times: 3-7 pm
It has been a tradition since 1972 that community groups adopt a room and this year. You will get to vote for the best decorated room. Receive 2 voting tickets FREE with your admission and purchase more voting opportunities in the gift shop for $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Voting ends December 28.
All dates are walk-through tours where visitors can experience the houses decorated for the Holidays.
TICKETS: Normal Admission Prices
Adults $12
Seniors (65 +) $10
Kids (3-12) $5
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

December Saturdays: Formation of the Lakes
2024-12-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Do you know how Michigan got its Great Lakes? Come in and learn about the movement of iceover thousands of years.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

December Saturdays: Agamograph Pictures
2024-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Optical illusions are tun to puzzle out. Agamograph images are two blended pictures that when tilted to either side reveals the overlapped designs.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Paleo Joe at the Museum
2024-12-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Fossil Prep Day – Watch Paleo Joe clean and prepare fossils for a future exhibit and ask him questions about his job:
Join us while Paleo Joe is in the gallery cleaning bones and talking to visitors. This is a great chance to learn about what being a paleontologist is all about.

July 26th – 10:00am-12:00pm
August 30th – 10:00am-2:00pm
September 28th – 10:00am-2:00pm
December 21st – 12:00pm-4:00pm

Dinosaur C.S.I. Presentation by Paleo Joe. Sit in and listen to Joe’s latest work and discoveries:
Visit the museum at 6:00pm on September 28th for Paleo Joe’s presentation, Dinosaur C.S.I. what we know about Dinosaurs by the evidence in the ground. Learn about these creatures from long ago and the modern science behind new discoveries.

September 28th, 6:00pm-7:30pm. RSVP is required for this lecture.
Cost: Free for Muskegon County Residents and Members. $5 for Non-Residents.
Please RSVP on Zeffy if you plan to attend the Dinosaur CSI program. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/db46997c-615c-48f1-b8e9-7ae13ee2ccad

Thanks to our event sponsors:

Muskegon Museum of History and Science Closing Early
2024-12-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of History and Science will be closing at 3 PM on December 20 to accommodate special programming. We appreciate your understanding!

Closed for Staff Training
2024-12-18 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s sites will be closed today, December 18, for staff training. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Homeschool Days
2024-12-17 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://bit.ly/3UsOYFs
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
