Lakeshore Museum Center

June Saturdays: Magnet Science
2024-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
June 29: Magnet Science
Stop by the museum for some hands-on learning with magnets. Learn how they work and the science involved.
Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Sensory Saturday
2024-06-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Families whose children have ASD, or sensory disorders, are invited to attend a special Sensory Saturday event!
This is a FREE event where a variety of accommodations have been put into place to create an inclusive, welcoming, and safe place for the children and families. Families can visit the museum’s exhibits, work on a craft, and have the option to visit a quiet area to relax and unwind.
Sensory bags with items like noise canceling headphones, visors, and fidget toys will also be available for families to check out.
To register, please contact Jennifer at jennifer@lakeshoremuseum.org or 231-724-5543.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
2024-06-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-05-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley House as you never have before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors. Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in 80 minutes!
Space is limited to 10 people per session, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between and behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.
Free Parking – on Webster Avenue & 6th Street
Please arrive on time!
The cost for this event is $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members.
Registration is required, and you can do so here: ZeffyLink: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/10653135-4f65-4abb-b9bc-2d73c607cbdf

Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

Little Learners: Play & Learn Spring 2024
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-13 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.
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. During this program participants will be invited to join us for a 15-20 minute organized story time followed by free play. Registration via Ticket Tailor 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. 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 session will be:
March/April: Migrations
May/June: Shapes
We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do.
RSVPs required. Register through Ticket Tailor at https://buytickets.at/lakeshoremuseumcenter/991039
Supported through a grant from the MAISD and Great Start program.

STEM Workshops
2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
STEM Workshops focus on deep dive of a singular theme.
June 18th – Architectural Construction of the Past
Learn about how buildings and other structures have been constructed throughout history as we take a look at different buildings and make miniature replicas. We will also take a walk to view the architecture of the Hackley & Hume historic homes and compare their styles.
June 25th – Tin Punching
During the 1700’s, Tinsmiths were making their way around North America with crafted goods. Come learn about the tools of the trade, the items they made, and create your own tin punching piece.
You must register for each day your child will be attending.
$20 for non-member
$15 for museum members
Register at Zeffy or in person at the Museum. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-stem-workshops

STEM Workshops
2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 are safe? What materials are best to make a roller coaster? These questions and more will be answered as attendees learn about and build several types of small roller coasters.
June 27-Foundries
This workshop will discuss how a foundry operates and what their importance is to Muskegon. Attendees will also go to the Muskegon Industrial Heritage Museum to see artifacts from past Muskegon foundries and have a chance to cast their own tin item.
$10 members, $12 non-members.
Tickets may be purchased through Zeffy: https://bit.ly/4aA0IuZ
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2024-06-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 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 4:30 pm in the MMHS Auditorium.

January 22 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82991544136?pwd=[REDACTED]
February 26
March 25
April 22
May 20
June 24
July- no meeting
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 25
December 12

Roaring 20s Tea Event
2024-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
SOLD OUT!
Dress in your best 1920s attire and join the Hackley and Hume Historic Site for an afternoon tea event! Tea, coffee, and lemonade will be served alongside sandwiches and sweet treats!
Your ticket includes the tea event with a 1920s presentation, a tour of the Hackley and Hume Houses, and a photo opportunity in the Hume House.
Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between the Hackley and Hume Houses.
Free Parking on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
Tickets are $15 for non-members, $12 for members, and $7 for kids under 1 and can be purchased online at this link: Zeffylink: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/173f934a-b093-43ca-8471-44b6a32bc817

Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

June Saturdays: Paper-Roll Dino Craft
2024-06-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
June 22: Paper-Roll Dino Craft
Taking recycled toilet paper and paper towel rolls, we can create some dinosaurs. Use a stencil to create a Triceratops or Diplodocus by making a copy onto a roll, cut it out, and then fold it.
Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Historic Walking Tour - Downtown Muskegon
2024-06-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 Ave Muskegon, MI 49440.
$15 per ticket, $13 for museum members
Purchase tickets online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ecdee4a8-b054-4230-9f23-a166b2ae545a or by calling (231) 722-0278.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Legends and Lore Walking Tour - Downtown Muskegon
2024-06-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 owner? This tour will seek to uncover answers and the facts to some of Muskegon’s most interesting stories.
June 18, 21. 10:00-11:30am
July 9, 12, 16, 19. 1:00-2:30pm
August 6, 9, 20, 23. 10:00-11:30am
October 23. 6:00-7:30pm
October 26. 4:30-6:00pm
All tours will start and end at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon, MI 49440.
$15 per ticket, $13 for museum members
Purchase tickets online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/d5eca555-a776-4d8b-a2f9-ca3d8874694b or by calling (231) 722-0278.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Father's Day - FREE Tours for Muskegon County Dads!
2024-06-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 and Hume Historic Site.
Free Parking on Webster Avenue and 6th Street.
Tours are free for Muskegon County dads. Other visitors on the day will pay normal admission:
Adults $15
Seniors $12
Kids 2-12 $5
No registration is required. Visitors are welcome to walk in during open hours.
The last tour leaves at 4:00 pm.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

June Saturdays: Robots
2024-06-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Saturday Play & Learn
2024-06-15 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 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 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 Ticket Tailor is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings.
Register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lakeshoremuseumcenter/1113239
This program will run for 50-60 minutes and start at 10:00am. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more!
Program Dates: January 20, February 17, March 16, April 20, May 18 & June 15.
Our themes for this session will be:
Jan/Feb: Space
March/April: Migrations
May/June: Shapes

Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All Access Tour
2024-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house)between the Hackley and Hume Houses.Free Parking on Webster Avenue & 6th Street. Please arrive on time!
$20 for non-members, $15 for members
Register here: Zeffylink: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/f8d3cd61-5670-42b1-93bd-506df7c6f3b0
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry - Printing Workshop
2024-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 your experience. In the foundry area, you will learn about the casting process and use unique items for block printing to make a one-of-a-kind tote or t-shirt to take home with you.
Due to the nature of this program space is very limited. We have room for 12 printers. This program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Parents must stay with their children 15 and under, but do not have to print themselves.
Cost:
Printing Adults 16 and up $25
Printing Kids 10-15 $20
Non-printing adults $5
A special thank you to the City of Muskegon for the use of one of their sample manhole covers for the block printing portion of this program.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/ea438edf-9f72-4a86-a0e5-0ef166b36c63
Thanks to our event sponsors:

June Saturdays: Kindness Stones
2024-06-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

MHM Free Community Days - June: Foundries in Muskegon
2024-06-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 foundries work and the history of those that have called Muskegon home.
There will be a chance to try your hand at sand casting while supplies last.
Thanks to our event sponsors:
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Dinosaur Bones Exhibit Opening
2024-06-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 casting, dino mask making, and prehistoric tooth sorting. Don’t miss this chance to embark on a journey through time right in the heart of Muskegon!
RSVP to marci@lakeshoremuseum.org or 231-724-5544.
FREE for Muskegon County Residents and Museum Members, $5 admission for out-of-county guests.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and NEA.

Thank you to Mart Dock for sponsoring this exhibit.

All LMC Sites Closed
2024-05-27 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center Sites will be closed today, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Hackley Day Community Celebration!
2024-05-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Hackley and Hume Historic Site are open for extended hours to celebrate Hackley Day and the kick-off to the 2024 season!
Bring your friends and family to hear live music, play lawn games, grab some tasty food from Navarro’s, and enjoy Pigeon Hill’s classic brews in the courtyard.
While you’re here check out the newest updates, tour the houses, and historic crafts for the kids!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between the Houses. Free Parking on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Free for Muskegon County Residents. $5 for Non-Residents.
Register here: Zeffylink: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/79fefa8c-7dab-457e-bd6f-00945df5a887

Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)
