Lakeshore Museum Center

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2025-12-11 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-24 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-27 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | 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

Little Learners Play & Learn
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-23 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 Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays.
“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 story time and free play with themed activities. Registration is required, but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register, including caregivers & siblings.
This program will run for 50-60 minutes, 15-20 for an organized storytime, and the rest for free play and a craft. During this program, adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art, and more!
Our themes for this year will be:
March/April: Sorting
3/12, 3/26, 4/23
May/June: Nature
5/14, 5/28, 6/11, 6/25
We will have a free book for families to take home, as well as special crafts and activities to do.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/play-and-learn-fall-25-spring
This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Homeschool Days - Food Science
2025-12-09 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 homeschooling 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 to each theme and then families will be welcome to explore the activity stations and the museum on their own.
Schedule:

10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore
10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.

Themes:

September 18: Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn
October 14: Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry
November 11: Changes in Home Technology
December 9: Food Science
January 20: Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
February 17: From Here to There
March 17: Historic Dirty Jobs
April 14: Nature in Your Backyard
May 19: The Power of Water

You must register via Zeffy to participate. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homeschool-days-25-26-november-and-december
If no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist, to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list.

Holiday Tours 2025
2025-12-06 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Kickoff the holiday season with joy at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses!
Join us on Saturday, Nov 29 from 3pm-7pm for an evening filled with creativity–design your own ornaments and postcards snap a cozy photo in a carriage, and explore the beautifully decorated homes.
Help us choose the Best-Decorated Room! Your admission includes 2 FREE voting tickets to cast your vote. Additional tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5. Voting runs through Dec 28!
Be part of this cherished holiday tradition dating back to 1972! All dates are walk-through tours where visitors can experience the houses decorated for the Holidays.
Additional holiday tour dates:
December 6 from 3-7 pm
December 13 from 3-7 pm
December 20 from 3-7 pm
December 27 from 3-7 pm
December 28 from 3-7 pm
Normal Admission Prices:
Adults $12
Seniors (65 +) $10
Kids (3-12) $5
No registration required. Tickets are available at the door.

December Saturdays: Science Experiment! Crystal Suncatcher
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
When we combine different substances, we get a variety of reactions. Water has three states, as solid, liquid, and gas. What happens if we mix it as a liquid with epsom salt?
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Holiday Tea Event - SOLD OUT
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
SOLD OUT
Celebrate the season with an elegant Holiday Tea at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site!
Dress festively and join us for a charming afternoon tea. Enjoy tea, coffee, and lemonade served with tasty morsels and sweet treats.
Your ticket includes the tea event, a holiday-themed presentation, and a tour of the Hackley and Hume Houses, beautifully decorated for the season.
Space is limited, 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.
$15 for non-Members
$12 for Members
$7 for Kids under 12
Register here: bit.ly/HolidayTeaEvent

Muskegon Museum of History & Science Closing at 3 PM
2025-12-05 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 Friday, December 5, for special programming. We appreciate your understanding!

November Saturdays: Stuffed Animal Workshop
2025-11-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Using cardboard, build an accessory for a stuffed animal. Your creativity and the museum tools, could build a bed, house, or other cardboard creation for your stuffed friend.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

All LMC Sites Closed
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center Sites are closed on November 27 and November 28 for Thanksgiving.

November Saturdays: Pop-up Program: Wigwams
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Wigwams are a domed structure that are around 8-20 feet in diameter. Native Americans lived in them year round in Michigan. Learn about how they were constructed and try to craft one as a small group.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Friday Family Fun Night - Flashlight Fun
2025-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Bring your flashlight to the museum, or use one provided, and explore the museum in the dark! Join us for some black light fun as we examine what secrets rocks and animals hold in the right light, and look at fun ways light can be changed with color filters.
$5 for out of county, free for members and county residents.
This event is sponsored by:

November Saturdays: Fur Trade
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Early French and English settlers set up many trade posts around Michigan. These posts traded with Native Americans living here for furs in exchange for goods. Join us to make your own trades and see how their trades functioned.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Homeschool Days - Changes in Home Technology
2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

November Saturdays: Pop-up Program: Native American Canoes
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Traveling across early Michigan’s land was not easy on foot, luckily all the connected waterways made canoes a superior way of traveling. Learn about the creation of early native canoes and craft a mini one of your own.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry Book Club
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Book Club at the Muskegon Museum of Business and Industry explores the connections between industry, innovation, and imagination through great books.
A few times a year we will read and discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles that spark conversation about work, history, progress, and the human stories behind them. Whether it’s a novel that captures the spirit of a changing era or a nonfiction deep dive into business and industry, this club brings together readers who enjoy stories that shape—and are shaped by—the world of work.
This is a hybrid event where participants can attend in person or on-line via zoom.
November Book: I Cheerfully Refuse by:Leif Enger
February Book: Iron Empires by: Michael Hiltzik
Register here: www.zeffy.com

Muskegon Museum of History & Science will be closed Saturday, November 1
2025-11-01 | MI
The Muskegon Museum of History & Science will be closed Saturday, November 1 for a private event. We appreciate your understanding.

Final Day of Tours - Muskegon Historic Sites & Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry
2025-10-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This is the final day of regular touring season of the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, Scolnik House of the Depression Era and the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry
Muskegon Historic Sites are open 10:00am – 4:00pm
Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry is open 11:00am – 4:00pm

Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-19 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

Hackley Attic Escape Room
2025-10-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-24 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.

October Saturdays: Mosaic Art
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
In honor of our current Mosaic Muskegon exhibit, we’ll be doing some mosaic activities. Create a unique pattern with geometric shapes and color in some mosaic sheets.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

MHM Free Residents' Days - Saturdays in October
2025-10-25 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
2025-10-25 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 25!
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.
