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March Saturdays: Magnetic Science

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Stop by the museum for some hands-on learning with magnets. Learn how they work and the science involved.

April Saturdays: Handmade Craft

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

In honor of National Handmade Day, we'll pull out an array of materials,  like paints and markers, buttons, pom-poms, and more for you to create your own unique piece of art.

STEM Mini-Camp

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

This 3-day spring break camp is for learners age 8-15 interested in STEM topics. Camp will include experiments, demonstrations, and activities on topics including animal learning, a lesson related to our Bloodsuckers exhibit, geology, and architecture among others. Camp is 9 AM - 12 PM, April 4-6. STEM Mini-Camp is $15 for museum members and […]

Spring Break Open House

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Join us for a fun open house-style event filled with programs and activities focused on one of Michigan’s resources—copper. We will be talking about copper oxidation, and have a $ 2 make-and-take activity making copper cone necklaces, and more. This event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-county residents. […]

April Saturdays: Fur Hunt & Trade

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Early French settlers used furs for warmth in the winter months, as well as for trading goods. Can you find some pelts to make it through the tough Michigan winters?

Homeschool Days

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 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 […]

Event Series Little Learners Play & Learn: Time

Little Learners Play & Learn: Time

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays 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 a 15-20 minute organized […]

March of the Bloodsuckers: Ticks and Their Expansion

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Each month at the museum, we will have a specific program dedicated to a different Michigan bloodsucker. Join Doctor William Miller from Calvin University as he shares his research into one of the smallest and most dangerous bloodsuckers in Michigan, ticks. Dr. Miller will present information on the spread of new tick species into Michigan […]