Lakeshore Museum Center

Hackley Attic Escape Room
2025-04-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Spring Break Open House
2025-04-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us during spring break to have fun in the museum! This open house will be themed around our newest exhibit Home Front Hero’s which looks as life in Muskegon during World War II. Run around trying to turn off all the lights the fastest for our blackout drill, make a paper victory garden, and join the civil defense service to drill to protect Muskegon.
This event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-county residents.

Little Learners Play & Learn Fall ’24 – Spring ‘25
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-13 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.

STEM Camp
2025-04-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Looking for something engaging for your kids over the break? Our three day camp aims to spark their curiosity and knowledge with a variety of topics such as circuits and electricity, and simple chemistry reactions.
We’ll also spend time in our newest exhibit, Home Front Heroes teaching them about local WWII efforts.
For ages 8-15.
$15 for members
$20 non-members
Registration for this event is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact jennifer@lakeshoremuseum.org.

April Saturdays: Watercolor Umbrella - Arts and Craft
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
They say April showers bring May flowers, so let’s get prepared by creating umbrella artwork.
Use watercolor paint to make a colorful umbrella and a rainy background.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Spring Break Opening - Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry
2025-04-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Looking to get out of the house on your spring break staycation?
Be a hometown tourist and visit the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry for our special Saturday opening on 4/5 from 11am to 4pm.
Regular admission rates apply–members and children12 & under: free, adults and seniors: $5

Muskegon Heritage Museum Spring Break Speaker Series - Milkweed and WWII: Noxious Weed or Strategic Wartime Material
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This year the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry will again be hosting a Spring Speaker Series. We will be looking at an exhibit in process about Black-Owned Media, and we will also be looking at a little-known WWII salvage material.
Both evenings are free to the public, but reservations are requested and light refreshments will be provided.
Register here: https://bit.ly/MHMBISpringSpeakerSeries
4/3/25Milkweed and WWII: Noxious Weed or Strategic Wartime Material
Join us, as Andi Kantola from the Muskegon Conservation District and Wendy VanWoerkom from the Lakeshore Museum Center help guests look at the milkweed plant. We will discuss the plant’s natural history and importance to habitats in our area. We will also look at how it transitioned from its status with farmers as a noxious weed in the 1940’s to its wartime role as a strategic material. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear about the contributions of Muskegon citizens to gather this most unusual salvage for the WWII effort.

Coffee with Classmates
2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | White Lake Library, 3900 W White Lake Dr, Whitehall, 49461
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:
April 2nd from 10-11am: Whitehall at White Lake Library
April 14th from 9:30-10:30am: Holton at Holton Library

Coffee with Classmates
2025-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Ravenna Library, 12278 Stafford St, Ravenna, 49451, 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:
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

March Saturdays: Pigpen Ciphers - A Decoding Activity
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
During the war, a variety of codes and ciphers were created for secretly passing information around, like pigpen ciphers. It takes the alphabet and places them in a two grid system. This grid system can be used to decode messages. Can you make your own ciphers?
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Coffee with Classmates
2025-03-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-05 08:00 - 09:00 | 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

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2025-03-24 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

EVENT CANCELED: Whist-ing with the Humes
2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Love Euchre? Try Whist- the card game that started it all!
For the first time, join us inside the Hume House for a fun afternoon of Whist, the classic card game that paved the way for Euchre! Enjoy a 60-minute tournament in the elegant Hume Dining Room, where you’ll compete in friendly matches. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, it’s sure to be a fun experience. The event also includes a tour of the beautiful Hume House.
Guests are encouraged to wear 1920s-inspired attire for extra fun!
Space is limited-secure your spot 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.

March Saturdays: Tissue Paper Art - Stained Glass
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Hackley and Hume homes have beautiful stained glass windows. Join us to create your own “stained glass” like windows using tissue paper. Make your own shapes and designs into colorful artwork.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Friday Family Fun Night - Branch Out
2025-03-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Did you know that March 21st is the International Day of Forests? Visit the Museum of History & Science for a night of forest fun! Learn about uses of the trees around us throughout Michigan’s history, practice your lumberjack slang, and build your own mini wigwam.
This event is free for Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-residents.

Knitters Night Out: Knitting and WWII
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Do you need an excuse for a fun knit night out?
Join us from 6:00-8:00pm on March 20 for some knits and noshes. We will have social knitting time with light snacks from 6:00-6:30 with a brief 30-40 minute program on knitting in Muskegon during WWII followed by more knitting time. The museum will be open to knitters until 8:00pm.
We will have examples of WWII patterns that the citizens of Muskegon were knitting for the war effort along with a very special artifact from the collection. Bring your current work in progress and have a fun night out with other knitters (crocheters welcome as well)!
Don’t knit? Join us for the talk and snacks anyways. All are welcome.
This event is in conjunction with our “Homefront Heroes” Exhibit which looks at what life was like in Muskegon County during WWII.
This program is free, but reservations are requested.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/knitters-night-out-knitting-and-wwii

March Saturdays: Magnet Science
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
How does a magnet work? Why does it push and pull? Stop by the museum for answers and try some hands-on learning with magnets.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Little Learners Play & Learn Saturdays
2025-03-15 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

Muskegon Heritage Museum Spring Break Speaker Series - The Legacy and Impact of Black-Owned Media
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This year the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry will again be hosting a Spring Speaker Series. We will be looking at an exhibit in process about Black-Owned Media, and we will also be looking at a little-known WWII salvage material.
Both evenings are free to the public, but reservations are requested and light refreshments will be provided.
Register here: https://bit.ly/MHMBISpringSpeakerSeries
3/13/25The Legacy and Impact of Black-Owned Media
Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry as community curators Dr. Pamela Smith and Mr. Andrew Sims share their progress and research on an upcoming exhibit on Black-Owned media platforms in Muskegon County and their importance.
These media platforms and their founders and stewards have had a profound impact on shaping narratives, amplifying voices, and driving social change in our community. This program will offer a glimpse into a developing exhibit of the stories, struggles, and triumphs of Black publishers, broadcasters, and creators who defied systemic barriers to create platforms that celebrated Black culture, advocated for civil rights, and redefined the media landscape in our community.
4/3/25
Milkweed and WWII: Noxious Weed or Strategic Wartime Material
Join us, as Andi Kantola from the Muskegon Conservation District and Wendy VanWoerkom from the Lakeshore Museum Center help guests look at the milkweed plant. We will discuss the plant’s natural history and importance to habitats in our area. We will also look at how it transitioned from its status with farmers as a noxious weed in the 1940’s to its wartime role as a strategic material. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear about the contributions of Muskegon citizens to gather this most unusual salvage for the WWII effort.

Homeschool Days
2025-03-11 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:● March 11: History and Science of Art● April 15: WWII and the Muskegon Homefront● May 20: Microscopic World
You must register via Zeffy for this program. We will be releasing links to sign up two-three months at a time.
Register here: March/April: https://bit.ly/LMCHomeschoolMarchApril

March Saturdays: Homemade Penny Spinner
2025-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Come build a toy with us by cutting out a cardboard circle and attaching the colored circle, and insert the penny in the center for a fun spinner toy.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

March Saturdays: Life Cycles
2025-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Insects, mammals, and reptiles all take on different forms as they transition in their life cycles. Come in and see if you can identify whose who.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
