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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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=UXdqWU1mUFVsYy9tN0s3VndmekNaUT09 February 26 March 25 April 22 May 20 June 24 July- no meeting August 26 September […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
