Lakeshore Museum Center

All Access Tour
2024-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | 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:

Little Learners: Play & Learn Spring 2024
2024-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-25 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.

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.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
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)

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)

May Saturdays: Bugs!
2024-05-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Let’s learn about bugs! From fliers and crawlers to the eight legged arachnids.We’ll be looking at specimens from our collection and sharing some interesting facts.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and NEA.

Hackley Day - Free Tours to Muskegon County Residents!
2024-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us at Hackley and Hume Historic Site to celebrate the legacy of Charles Hackley with FREE tours for Muskegon County residents! 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. Other visitors on the day will pay normal admission: Adults $15. Seniors $12. Kids 2-12-$5
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2024-05-20 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-04-22 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

May Saturdays: Abstract Cubism
2024-05-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Start by creating your own original drawings and then take a straight edge to draw lines vertically and horizontally overtop creating a Cubic art piece.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and NEA

Saturday Play & Learn
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-20 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.

Mother’s Day – Tours FREE for Muskegon County Moms
2024-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Muskegon County Moms receive free access to the Historic Sites for the afternoon.
Their visit includes a tour of the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era.
Mothers will also receive a complimentary gift.
Tours start in the City Barn (carriage house) at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Free Parking on Webster Ave & 6th Street.
Free For Muskegon County Moms. Other visitors on the day will pay normal admission. Adults $15. Seniors $12. Kids 2-12-$5
No registration 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)

Sign-up Saturdays: Tin Punching
2024-05-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Tin punching is a skilled trade, artisan would work as an apprentice up to a journeyman. They created pieces that served a function as well as making them decorative in nature. Try your hand at creating your own piece of tin art.
Once a month we will have a Sign-up Saturday Program. The programs will be more involved than our typical Saturday Program and will allow visitors to gain some history/science knowledge and get hands-on experience with each topic. Recommended for kids 8 years and older due to building and tools used.
Each program will have 4 time slots, with each time slot running about 20-30 minutes. To sign up, go through Ticket Tailor https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lakeshoremuseumcenter/1095137# or in person at the front desk. Limit of 10 per section.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

The Muskegon Museum of History and Science is Closing at 3 PM
2024-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of History & Science is closing at 3 PM on Friday, May 10th. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Homeschool Days
2024-05-07 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. Before families depart we will meet again as a large group for one final activity and questions.
Event Dates:
9/11, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5, 1/9, 2/6, 3/12, 4/9, 5/7
Schedule:
● 10:00-10:15 Check in families/open explore
● 10:15 Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
● 10:30-11:15 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.)
● 11:15-11:30 One final activity in the Auditorium
Historic Sites 484 W. Webster Ave:
● September: Victorian Life with the Hackleys and Humes.
Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry 561 W. Western:
● October: Machines-Simple and Complex.
Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay:
● November: Furs to Fires. **Note November time will vary 10:50-12:20.
● December: Lumbering
● January: Fish of the Great Lakes
● February: Geology of the Great Lakes
● March: Astronomy and the Night Sky
● April: Gardens: Soil Chemistry & Microclimates
● May: Pioneers of Michigan
All attendees must register via Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/lakeshoremuseumcenter/990215
This is a FREE program for all participants but space is limited.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

MHM Free Community Days - May: Innovation in Muskegon
2024-05-04 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 innovation in Muskegon. From patents to economies of scale, and innovative business practices look at examples of what has made Muskegon an industrial powerhouse that has remade itself again and again over the years.
Thanks to our event sponsors:
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STEAM Along the Lakeshore Event
2024-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Hackley Park, 350 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI, 494401135, United States
STEAM Along the Lakeshore
Hackley Park | Muskegon, MI
Saturday, May 4 | 10 AM – 3 PM
STEAM Along the Lakeshore is a free family fun event in downtown Muskegon, Michigan that promotes STEAM learning in the community. Participants will be given a map to visit activity booths in Hackley Park, Hackley Public Library, Lakeshore Fab Lab, Muskegon Museum of Art, and Muskegon Museum of History & Science. Each STEAM activity is different at every location and is sure to be a fun and educational experience to remember.

Muskegon Historic Sites Open for the 2024 Season
2024-05-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
During our touring season (May – October), we are open for tours that will be starting every 20 minutes. Tours at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site usually take about an hour.
The tickets are sold in the City Barn (Carriage House) at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.
With a purchased ticket, visitors will enjoy a classic Hackley and Hume tour at the site, the Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and the Fire Barn Museum.
No registration is required. Visitors are welcome to walk in during open hours. The last tour leaves at 4:00 pm.
Adults $15
Seniors (65+) $12
Kids 2-12 $5
Free Parking on Webster Avenue and 6th Street

Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry Opens for the 2024 Season
2024-05-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
We’re excited to reopen for the season!
We’ll be offering a number of popup programs throughout the season, as well as a full slate of Community Days thanks to our generous sponsors.
During our season (May-October), we are open Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Keep your eyes out for our Community Days throughout the spring, summer, & fall. The site is closed Sunday-Tuesday.
Admission Rates:
Museum Members: FREE
Adults (13 and over): $5
Youth (0-12): FREE
Groups (20+): call 231-722-1363 for reservations

April Saturdays: Paper Umbrella
2024-04-27 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 create a mini umbrella to keep us dry. Cut out circles and fold them into quarter pieces, then glue them to one another to form an umbrella cover.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Friday Family Fun Night: Horses
2024-04-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This night is all about our equine friends. Horses played a large role in transporting goods and people, and working on farms all throughout the county. Learn about the various jobs horses had in the past and meet a horse at the museum!
Evergreen Stables will be bringing one of their horses for the public to meet and see up close(weather permitting).
This event is free for Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

April Saturdays: Michigan Birds
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Stop into the museum to learn about some of our local birds who will be migrating back with the warming season.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
