Tally Ho! An Adventure Awaits! Join Nature Cat and his friends for a wild day of discovery at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit, Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond, on Saturday, May 30, 2026! Kick off the adventure with a fun, open-house style celebration for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for one free day each month! During the 2026 season, this series will focus on the theme of transportation. Discover the many ways Muskegon County has moved people and products over time and how those connections helped our community grow. Free to the public. […]
Our newest exhibit, Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond, (opening May 30th) has a focus on recycling. With this in mind, we’d like to show our Pride for the earth by creating unique and colorful art by melting down old crayons into new fun shapes. We will be providing crayons, but we also encourage you to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for National Knit in Public Day. Did you know that Muskegon County had at least 4 knitting mills that produced knit goods for our area? Come learn about the commercial knitting industry in our county as well as hobby knitting. Bring your current knitting […]
Stop in to learn some simple circuitry through hands-on building. Use one of three different styles of snap circuits that come with a variety of switches and motors that can run bells and alarms, cause parts to spin, and much more. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs […]
Our newest exhibit, Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond, is now open. This 2-day camp, based on the ideas of the PBS show and exhibit, will teach young campers about being good caretakers of the environment. Campers will make bottle birdfeeders and go“birding” in the museum, they will make musical instruments out of things found in […]
