
All Sites Closed – Independence Day
All sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 for Independence Day.
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All sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 for Independence Day.

June 30 10:00am Historic Walking Tour 1:00pm Maintaining American Independence Tour (MAIT) July 2 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 7 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 9 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 18 4:00pm MAIT August 7 6:00pm MAIT August 15 4:00pm MAIT August 18 10:00am Historic Walking Tour 1:00pm […]

June 30 10:00am Historic Walking Tour 1:00pm Maintaining American Independence Tour (MAIT) July 2 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 7 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 9 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 18 4:00pm MAIT August 7 6:00pm MAIT August 15 4:00pm MAIT August 18 10:00am Historic Walking Tour 1:00pm […]

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. “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 […]

June 30 10:00am Historic Walking Tour 1:00pm Maintaining American Independence Tour (MAIT) July 2 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 7 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 9 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 18 4:00pm MAIT August 7 6:00pm MAIT August 15 4:00pm MAIT August 18 10:00am Historic Walking Tour 1:00pm […]

June 30 10:00am Historic Walking Tour 1:00pm Maintaining American Independence Tour (MAIT) July 2 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 7 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 9 10:00am MAIT 1:00pm Historic Walking Tour July 18 4:00pm MAIT August 7 6:00pm MAIT August 15 4:00pm MAIT August 18 10:00am Historic Walking Tour 1:00pm […]

The coastal sand dunes along Lake Michigan are the largest assemblage of freshwater dunes in the world. This session explores how dunes were formed, why they matter ecologically, their historical significance in our state, and state laws related to them. Learn about dunes that were once here such as Pigeon Hill, and the stories of […]

Come to the museum to watch Nature Cat episodes and then learn more about the lessons from the show with activities, crafts, and exploration. Free popcorn will be provided, but bring your own drinks. July 10 - 4:30pm Nature Cat Recycles Come to the museum to watch two episodes of Nature Cat based around […]

Have you ever explored history after the sun sets? Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site After Dark! This unique evening tour invites you to discover the Site in a […]

During the American Revolution very few battles occurred in Michigan. Following the Revolution and the War of 1812, Michigan's population would expand and boom alongside the creation of canals, and became more important with the discovery of mineral resources. Trace the growth of our great mitten state as we check out changes on maps of […]