Lumbering was once a booming business in Michigan. One of the most important roles was marking the logs but why? Pop in to find out and create your own logmark. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites are closed today, May 26, for Memorial Day.
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 […]
Let’s stimulate our brains with some riddles. Piece together clues in each sentence to identify different animals found in our Habitat gallery. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
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 […]
This spring, join us as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of European Liberation, with the Muskegon premiere of Old Heart. Adapted from Peter Ferry’s award-winning novel, Old Heart tells the story of Tom Johnson, an American soldier who is part of the Allied liberation of the Southern Netherlands in the fall of 1944. He works […]
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 homes 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered what lies behind closed doors? Join us for a special All Access Tour and explore areas of the Hackley & Hume Houses rarely seen by visitors. Discover hidden spaces like attics, basements, and porches - places not included in the classic tour. Along the way, enjoy fascinating stories about the Hackley […]
