Lakeshore Museum Center

Little Learners Play & Learn Saturdays
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | 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

Hackley Attic Escape Room
2025-01-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Step into the Hackley House like never before! The mysterious Hackley Attic awaits you and your friends, ready to challenge you with puzzles, locks, and riddles.
Can you escape in just 80 minutes while uncovering the rich history of Muskegon? This unforgettable adventure is limited to 10 guests per session, so be sure to secure your tickets today!
When you arrive, check in at the City Barn (carriage house) behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Free parking is available on Webster Avenue and 6th Street.
TICKETS: $20 for members & $25 for non-members
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hackley-attic-escape-room-2

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

January Saturdays: Fur Hunt and Trade
2025-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Early French settlers used furs for warmth in the winter months, as well as trade goods. Can you find some pelts to make it through the tough Michigan winters?
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Little Learners Play & Learn Fall ’24 – Spring ‘25
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-12 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.

January Saturdays: Paper Snow Globe
2025-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Choose between a snowman or penguin backdrop, decorate and cut out the paper globe, then fill it in with a cotton snowscape around your character.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Winter Open House
2025-01-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
A cool wind passed through downtown Muskegon as the museum staff prepped for our Winter Open House and with it, a spy. Leaving behind a single word, the staff require you to help uncover the rest of the message. Build a decoder to assist in solving word puzzles, matching shapes, and other hidden messages found throughout the museum in this spy themed open house scavenger hunt.
This event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and is $5 for out-of-county visitors.

All LMC Sites Closed
2025-01-01, 2024-12-31, 2024-12-25, 2024-12-24, 2024-12-23 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed:
Monday, December 23, 2024
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Holiday Tours 2024
2024-12-28 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-27 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-21 15:00 - 19:00, 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: Formation of the Lakes
2024-12-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Do you know how Michigan got its Great Lakes? Come in and learn about the movement of iceover thousands of years.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

December Saturdays: Agamograph Pictures
2024-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Optical illusions are tun to puzzle out. Agamograph images are two blended pictures that when tilted to either side reveals the overlapped designs.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Paleo Joe at the Museum
2024-12-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Fossil Prep Day – Watch Paleo Joe clean and prepare fossils for a future exhibit and ask him questions about his job:
Join us while Paleo Joe is in the gallery cleaning bones and talking to visitors. This is a great chance to learn about what being a paleontologist is all about.

July 26th – 10:00am-12:00pm
August 30th – 10:00am-2:00pm
September 28th – 10:00am-2:00pm
December 21st – 12:00pm-4:00pm

Dinosaur C.S.I. Presentation by Paleo Joe. Sit in and listen to Joe’s latest work and discoveries:
Visit the museum at 6:00pm on September 28th for Paleo Joe’s presentation, Dinosaur C.S.I. what we know about Dinosaurs by the evidence in the ground. Learn about these creatures from long ago and the modern science behind new discoveries.

September 28th, 6:00pm-7:30pm. RSVP is required for this lecture.
Cost: Free for Muskegon County Residents and Members. $5 for Non-Residents.
Please RSVP on Zeffy if you plan to attend the Dinosaur CSI program. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/db46997c-615c-48f1-b8e9-7ae13ee2ccad

Thanks to our event sponsors:

Muskegon Museum of History and Science Closing Early
2024-12-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of History and Science will be closing at 3 PM on December 20 to accommodate special programming. We appreciate your understanding!

Closed for Staff Training
2024-12-18 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s sites will be closed today, December 18, for staff training. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Homeschool Days
2024-12-17 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. 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.

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 | 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

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.
