Lakeshore Museum Center

Homeschool Days
2024-12-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | 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. Stations will be available until 11:30.
Schedule:● 10:00 – 10:15 Check in and Big Group Introduction● 10:20-11:30 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.)● 11:30 Program Ends. Families are welcome to stay or depart.
Themes:● September 19: The Depression● October 15: Dinosaurs● November 19: Immigration● December 17: Innovators● January 21: Microscopic World● February 18: Food Science & History of Preservation● March 11: Art and Science Partner with the Art Museum● April 15: WWII and the Muskegon Homefront● May 20: Changes in Home Technology
You must register via Zeffy for this program. We will be releasing links to sign up two-three months at a time. Links will be released in August, October, December, & February.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3UsOYFs
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Holiday Tours 2024
2024-12-14 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-07 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume Houses this holiday season!
Join us for our kick-off on Saturday, November 30 from 3-7 pm for ornament & postcard decorating, a chance to pose in an authentic carriage, and tours of the Houses.
Additional holiday tour dates: December 7, December 14, December 21, December 27 and December 28. Times: 3-7 pm
It has been a tradition since 1972 that community groups adopt a room and this year. You will get to vote for the best decorated room. Receive 2 voting tickets FREE with your admission and purchase more voting opportunities in the gift shop for $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Voting ends December 28.
All dates are walk-through tours where visitors can experience the houses decorated for the Holidays.
TICKETS: Normal Admission Prices
Adults $12
Seniors (65 +) $10
Kids (3-12) $5
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

December Saturdays: Scavenger Hunt: Michigan State Facts
2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
While exploring the museum see if you can find some of the official state animals, plants, and other facts on cards placed about the exhibits.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Special Open Date - Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry
2024-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of Business and Industry will be open on Saturday, December 14, from 12 to 4 PM.
Admission is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for out-of-county residents.

Special Open Date - Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry
2024-12-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of Business and Industry will be open Friday, December 13, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Admission is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for out-of-county residents.

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2024-12-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-11-25 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-10-28 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

Little Learners Play & Learn Fall ’24 – Spring ‘25
2024-12-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-14 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, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only.
“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 Zeffy is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/e4967880-0e8c-4e8c-9f98-19b74b521a7b
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! We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts.Our themes for this session will be:Sept/Oct: DinosaursNov: Mini & Little Read of the LakeshoreDec: WinterJan/Feb: FeelingsMarch/April: ReptilesMay/June: People Movers
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

December Saturdays: T.P. Decoration
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Recycling and crafts go hand in hand. Stop in to create your own winter themed decor toilet paper roll and turn it into a tree or a snowflake.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

November Saturdays: Teddy Bear Puzzle
2024-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Pop by the museum for a fun craft. Using a teddy bear shaped template,you get to decorate and design your own 5 piece paper puzzle.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All LMC Sites Closed
2024-11-29, 2024-11-28 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed on November 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving.

November Saturdays: Plaster Painting
2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Let’s do some painting! We will be using plaster casts of trilobites and coloring them.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

November Saturdays: Sound
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Although we usually only hear sounds, there are ways to see soundwaves through their vibrations. Using water and air, experiment with seeing sound visualized.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Little Learners Play & Learn Saturdays
2024-11-16 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 October, November, January, February, March, April & May.
October 19November 16January 18February 15March 15April 19May 17
Little Learners is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this 50-60 minute program, participants will be invited to join us for a 15-20 minute organized storytime with songs followed by free play including sensory stations, fine and gross motor skills stations, art stations, and more.
Registration via Zeffy is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register, including caregivers & siblings.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/098774bf-7e54-4967-be72-8a710c2a8064
We will have a free book for families to take home, as well as special crafts and activities to do.
Our themes for this session will be:Oct: DinosaursNov: Mini & Little Read of the LakeshoreDec: WinterJan/Feb: FeelingsMarch/April: ReptilesMay: People Movers

Friday Family Fun Night - Dinosaurs
2024-11-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Dinosaurs are taking over the museum! Join us for a dinosaur themed family night with crafts, dinosaur true and false, and a museum wide dinosaur scavenger hunt.
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.

November Saturdays: Dino Trivia Hunt
2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As you explore the museum, keep an eye out for QR codes to uncover dinosaur information and facts.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All LMC Sites Closed
2024-11-02 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents
2024-10-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 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

Legends and Lore Walking Tour - Downtown Muskegon
2024-10-26 16:30 - 18:00 | 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.

October Saturdays: Pterodactyl Puppet Glider
2024-10-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Soar on into the museum to create your own paper Pterodactyl to follow you around. Cut out the winged reptile and attach string to its back to carry.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

MHM Free Community Days - Saturdays in October
2024-10-26 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
2024-10-26 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 26!
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.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
2024-10-25 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)
