Lakeshore Museum Center

Clue Live!
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Put your detective skills to the test at Clue Live!
Do you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Clue LIVE at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site!
Work together as a team to solve the mystery-figure out who committed the crime, where it took place, and which weapon was used to win!
Space is limited to 5 teams of 4 guests, so be sure to secure your tickets today!
Upon arrival, check in at the City Barn (carriage house) between the Hackley and Hume Houses. Free parking is available on Webster Avenue & 6th Street. Any intoxicated patrons will be refused admission with no refund.
5 teams of 4 participants for each session.
$20 per team
September 11, 2026
September 12, 2026
Session 1: 6pm-7pm
Session 2: 7:30-8:30pm
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/clue-live-2

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

Muskegon Museum of History and Science Closing Early
2025-09-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of History and Science is closing at 3 PM on Friday, September 5, for special programming. We appreciate your understanding!

Evening Walking Tours
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
August 30
4:00 – 5:30 PM
September 4 & 30
6:00 – 7:30 PM
WWII Tour:
Muskegon played a crucial role both home and abroad during World War II. Learn what Muskegon was like during these years for civilians and soldiers. Stops will include the LST, the Hackley House, the Mart Dock, and more.
Walking Tours are 90 minutes long and cover 1 mile on flat city sidewalks with minimal elevation changes. The tour route is accessible for all mobility aids and strollers.There are frequent stops along the tour and many stops have seating available.
WWII Tour: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/world-war-ii-walking-tour

Museum Member: $13.00
Non-Museum Member: $15.00

All LMC Sites Closed Today
2025-09-01 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites are closed today, September 1, for Labor Day.

August Saturdays: Mystery - Whooo is in the Forest
2025-08-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Can you discover the identity of our mystery animal? Using the clues that have been left behind, take a look over all the animals in the habitat exhibit, and pinpoint who we are looking for.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Summer Play & Learn
2025-08-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
7/10, 7/19, 7/24, 8/14, 8/16, 8/28
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday, as well as the third Saturday 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 play with themed activities.
Registration via Zeffy 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, 15-20 for an organized storytime, and the rest for free play and a craft. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more!
We will spend some time outside weather permitting.
Our theme for this summer will be:Water
Note-For our water theme we welcome bathing suits and water shoes as some of our activities might cause our little learners to get wet.
We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summer-2025-play-and-learn

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2025-08-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 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 4:30pm in the MMHS Auditorium.

January 27 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89978732994?pwd=[REDACTED]
February 24
March 24
April 28
May 19
June 23
July – no meeting
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 24
December 11

August Saturdays: Parachuters Craft
2025-08-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
In Honor of Joe Beyrle’s Birthday, we will celebrate a little early with crafting some parachutes. Use coffee filter and sting to construct your chute, and pipe-cleaners for the paratrooper.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Moxie's Plushie Premier Party - Celebrate Moxie's 6th Birthday!
2025-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Lakeshore Museum Center invites you to join us for an evening STUFFED with FUN!
Moxie the Mastodon is turning 6, and to celebrate, the Junior Museum Professionals are throwing a birthday bash that you don’t want to miss. Making their gift store debut will be our never-before-seen Moxie plushie, complete with blue tusks! Join us for stuffed animal-themed crafts, games, snacks, and family-friendly fun on August 22, 2025 from 5-7 pm.
Free to Muskegon County residents and Museum members $5 out of county.
RSVP: marci@lakeshoremuseum.org or 231-724-5544

Summer Walking Tours
2025-08-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
June 25th, 27th,
July 9th, 11th, 15th, 18th
August 6th, 8th, 20th, 22nd
10:00-11:30: Historic in June & August WWII in July
1:00-2:30: WWII in June & August, Historic in July
Historic Tour:
Learn about the Muskegon’s past with this walking tour of downtown Muskegon. Hear about the past and current uses of different buildings, discover the history of former Muskegonites, and see what downtown is like today.
WWII Tour:
Muskegon played a crucial role both home and abroad during World War II. Learn what Muskegon was like during these years for civilians and soldiers. Stops will include the LST, the Hackley House, the Mart Dock, and more.
Walking Tours are 90 minutes long and cover 1 mile on flat city sidewalks with minimal elevation changes. The tour route is accessible for all mobility aids and strollers.There are frequent stops along the tour and many stops have seating available.
Historic Tour:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/historic-walking-tours

WWII Tour: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/world-war-ii-walking-tour

Museum Member: $13.00
Non-Museum Member: $15.00

August Saturdays: Pop-up Program - Devonian Fossils
2025-08-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Learn about Michigan’s early years in the Devonian Period through fossils. You’ll be able to check out some of our hands-on prehistoric critters from the collection.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Dog Days of Summer: Life in the 1930s
2025-08-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Scolnik House of the Depression Era, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Step back in time and experience the “Dog Days of Summer” as they were in the 1930s!
Join us for a hands-on, family-friendly day at the Scolnik House of the Depression Era from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Discover how families kept cool and carried on during the hottest days of summer in the 1930s through interactive crafts, live demonstrations, and engaging activities for all ages. Try your hand at wash tub laundry, sewing cards, gardening, darning, and more!
Admission to the Scolnik House is just $5 per person, with children 0-2 years old free.
We can’t wait to explore history with you! 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.

Muskegon County History Gallery Opening Featuring Mosaic Muskegon
2025-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of History and Science is proud to unveil Muskegon County History–a brand-new gallery dedicated to exploring the rich history, culture, and landscapes of Muskegon County. This gallery will spotlight local stories, people, and places through changing exhibits that explore the heart and history of our community.
Our first installation, Mosaic Muskegon by William Hansen presents a photographic exploration of the county as you’ve never seen it before. Over the course of 18 months, local artist and photographer William Hansen captured more than 43,000 individual images of sites across Muskegon County. These exposures were carefully layered and stitched together to create over 2,200 highly detailed mosaic photographs—each one a composite of moments, textures, and views that together form a complete image.
Mosaic Muskegon is both a powerful visual record and a living tribute to the places we call home.
FREE for Muskegon County Residents and Museum Members, $5 admission for out-of-county guests.
RSVP to marci@lakeshoremuseum.org or 231-724-5544.

August Saturdays: Mini Book Craft
2025-08-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
In honor of National Book Lovers Day, we will be creating mini books. You can compose a poem, write a short story, or illustrate a simple picture book to make your own story come to life.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

August Saturdays: Pop-up Program - Pioneers
2025-08-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Let’s step back in time and talk about Michigan’s early years. Learn about how pioneers traveled across the continent and what trials they had to face. Try your hand at surviving on the Oregon Trail game to see how far you could make it.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

MHM Free Community Days - August: We Can Do It! Women in WWII
2025-08-02 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 for one day each month where we are open free to the public.
This year our overarching theme is commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Each of these Saturdays will have a different theme to highlight our collection and Muskegon’s contributions to the war effort.
Saturday, May 3rd – The Music That Won the War
Popular music helped keep up morale for soldiers and civilians alike during World War II. Sample some of the sounds of the war effort and learn how Muskegon’s own Brunswick Corporation contributed to the music industry.
Saturday, June 7th – The War that Moved a Nation
World War II ushered in major changes to American society. Labor shortages and new industrial opportunities accelerated the move from farms to factories. Learn about Muskegon’s role in the Second Great Migration and the contribution of African American and Latino workers in re-shaping Muskegon and America’s diverse cultural landscape.
Saturday, July 5th – Stamps, Sugar, and Sacrifice: Rationing During WWII
Ration books and Scrap drives were two highly visible ways that civilians connected to the war effort. Join us to learn about popular ration recipes and share your family’s favorites. You can also try your hand at a scrap sorting challenge and learn about what materials around the home were needed to support the war effort and why.
Saturday, August 2nd- We Can Do It! Women in WWII
Rosie the Riveter is an iconic American Image. It represents the best of America on the Homefront in World War II. Thousands of women across the country and in the Muskegon, area entered the industrial workforce.Their efforts made Michigan the leading producer of war materials. Join us to commemorate the Rosies of Muskegon’s contribution and share your family stories.
Saturday, September 6th – Air Raid Wardens & Blackout Drills: Civil Defense in WWII
Civil Defense committees sprang up around the country to train Americans about how to prevent sabotage and guard against air raids during World War II. Learn about local measures to protect the vital war work in Muskegon County and which factories made up the alert system. Try your hand at enemy plane identification and dive into the regulations for blackouts and fire prevention.
Saturday, October 4th – From Battlefield to Homefront: What Happened When Soldiers Came Home
The country faced an enormous challenge following the successful conclusion of World War II–how to reintegrate returning soldiers into a Post War economy. Learn about how the GI Bill transformed American education, housing and politics.

Thanks to our August sponsors:

After Dark Tour
2025-08-01 21:00 - 22:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 whole new light. Learn about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and life during the Victorian Era in Muskegon.
Gather your friends or family and join us for this unforgettable after-hours adventure!
Space is limited, so secure your tickets today!
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.
$15 for non-members, $10 for members
Register here: bit.ly/TourAfterDark

July Saturdays: Paper Puzzle Craft
2025-07-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Take a blank puzzle paper and draw a landscape, favorite place, a family portrait, or any number of designs. Once your picture is complete, you can cut it out and infinitely rebuild it.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Enviroworks Summer Day Camp: July 21 - July 25
2025-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Excitement is in the air!
Join the museum for our annual Enviroworks Day Camp! This yearly program lets campers participate in a variety of history and science activities. Topics this year will include public art & statues, WWII, and a visit to the Hackley & Hume historic houses.
This event runs daily from 9 am to noon, July 21st to July 25th.
It is for children aged 6-12.
Join the museum for our annual Enviroworks Day Camp!
$25 for Members
$30 for Non-Members
Register here.
