3/14 is celebrated as Pi Day for 3.14, the beginning of the constant. It represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter and appears everywhere in geometry, science, […]
This hour and a half program will invite homeschooling 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 to each theme and then families will be welcome to explore the activity stations and the museum on […]
The Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, and Muskegon Interurban line connected not only those cities together but many smaller communities along the way. Learn about how the Interurban operated in Muskegon […]
As you explore the museum, try your hand at a unique take on bingo. Your bingo board has images of an object that you need to locate within the museum but they are zoomed in pictures of the items. Can you spot enough to get at least two bingos on your board? Free for members […]
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. February 23 March 23 April 27 May 18 June 22 August 24 September 28 October 26 November 23 December 10 – Location TBD
When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way, learn about the trains, trolleys, depots, car dealerships, and […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays. “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 […]
This year the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry will again be hosting a Spring Speaker Series. With talks on March 26 and April 16 6:00-7:00pm. 3/26/26: Shaping the Landscape: West Michigan's Environmental History. Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry as staff members Jennifer Reeths & Kimberlynn Carlson discuss […]
Check out Fun with Science Saturdays revolving around different aspects of our current hands-on exhibit, From Here To There. People have created a wide range of ways to travel. Boats can travel between the oceans to lakes and rivers using a system of locks and dams. Trains operate by using coal and steam, to magnets […]
When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way, learn about the trains, trolleys, depots, car dealerships, and […]
