Little Learners: Play & Learn Winter 2024 - Space
2024-02-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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.
“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 story time followed by free play. Registration via Ticket Tailor 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. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more!
Our themes for this session will be:
Sept/Oct: Opposites
Nov: Mini & Little Read of the Lakeshore
Dec: Winter
Jan/Feb: Space
We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do.
RSVPs required. Register through Ticket Tailor at https://buytickets.at/lakeshoremuseumcenter/991039
Supported through a grant from the MAISD and Great Start program.

Sign-up Saturdays: Newton's Cradle
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us to talk about the different states of energy and build a replica of Newton’s cradle from marbles, string, and popsicle sticks to take home.
Once a month we will have a Sign-up Saturday Program. The programs will be more involved than our typical Saturday Program and will allow visitors to gain some history/science knowledge and get hands-on experience with each topic. Recommended for kids 8 years and older due to building and tools used.
Each program will have 4 time slots, with each time slot running about 20-30 minutes. To sign up, go through Ticket Tailor https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lakeshoremuseumcenter/1095137# or in person at the front desk. Limit of 10 per section.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Saturday Play & Learn
2024-02-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the third Saturday of each month. We are expanding our normal weekday sessions to provide a time for working parents and caregivers to experience this program with their little ones.
“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 story time followed by free play. Registration via Ticket Tailor is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings.
Register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lakeshoremuseumcenter/1113239
This program will run for 50-60 minutes and start at 10:00am. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more!
Program Dates: January 20, February 17, March 16, April 20, May 18 & June 15.
Our themes for this session will be:
Jan/Feb: Space
March/April: Migrations
May/June: Shapes

Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

February Saturdays: Chaotic Curly Q’s Drawing
2024-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Everyone has drawn squiggle and curly Q’s along the edges of a page. We’re going to take those curls and find objects and creatures within them.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All LMC Sites Closed
2024-02-19
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed today, February 19, in observance of President’s Day.

Growing the Three Sisters
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us as we welcome Danielle Fegan from Three Dogs Seed Farm.Three Dogs Seed Farm is a small-scale seed farm situated on Anishinaabe land in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Their mission is to grow and share seeds important to our community and to steward crops adapted to our unique northern growing conditions.We will be discussing seed saving as well as growing a Three Sisters garden.
Overall, both of these practices contribute to the preservation of Indigenous knowledge, promote environmental sustainability, and empower communities to control their food systems. Danielle will be joining us via Zoom. You have the option to watch her virtually from home or join us to see her virtually at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. Those joining us in at the museum will receive a complimentary seed pack of squash, bean, and corn seeds while supplies last.
This program is presented in conjunction with the Great Michigan Read.This year’s book is titled The Fire Keepers Daughter by: Angeline Boulley. The Museum has free copies of the book available for the community, and there are many community programs and book groups available to you.
Program Type: Adults and older children.
Registration: https://buytickets.at/lakeshoremuseumcenter/1126932
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts. Also the Great Michigan Read, NEH, and MI Humanities.

QPRO + Community Blood Drive @ Lakeshore Museum Center
2024-02-22 14:00 - 18:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Giving Blood Saves Lives!

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 2:00-6:30 pm we are partnering with Versiti and QPro+ to save lives right here in our community!

Sign up now to reserve your appointment: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/…/drive…/158013

February Saturdays: Pioneers
2024-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 they had to face. Try your hand at surviving on the Oregon Trail game to see how far you could make it.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2024-02-26 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-03-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 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 4:30 pm in the MMHS Auditorium.

January 22 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82991544136?pwd=[REDACTED]
February 26
March 25
April 22
May 20
June 24
July- no meeting
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 25
December 12

March Saturdays: Paper Snow Globe
2024-03-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Choose between a snowman or penguin backdrop, decorate and cut out the paper globe, then fill it in with a cotton snowscape around your character.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

March Saturdays: Rocks and Minerals
2024-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Come check out rocks that are found in Michigan and learn about the different types of minerals that make up each one.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Homeschool Days
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 depart we will meet again as a large group for one final activity and questions.
Event Dates:
9/11, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5, 1/9, 2/6, 3/12, 4/9, 5/7
Schedule:
● 10:00-10:15 Check in families/open explore
● 10:15 Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
● 10:30-11:15 Theme Stations and independent exploration (There will be at least two; one for older children and one for younger. Families will be welcome to do one the other or both.)
● 11:15-11:30 One final activity in the Auditorium
Historic Sites 484 W. Webster Ave:
● September: Victorian Life with the Hackleys and Humes.
Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry 561 W. Western:
● October: Machines-Simple and Complex.
Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay:
● November: Furs to Fires. **Note November time will vary 10:50-12:20.
● December: Lumbering
● January: Fish of the Great Lakes
● February: Geology of the Great Lakes
● March: Astronomy and the Night Sky
● April: Gardens: Soil Chemistry & Microclimates
● May: Pioneers of Michigan
All attendees must register via Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/lakeshoremuseumcenter/990215
This is a FREE program for all participants but space is limited.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

The Future of Muskegon
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Muskegon is a city that is always changing and evolving. In this round table panel, we will be joined by Dave Alexander, Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Muskegon, Cindy Larson, President of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and Frank Peterson, Vice President of Operations for Wheelfish Group who will share their experience about Muskegon’s past, but also what they see for its future.
Please RSVP to pat@lakeshoremuseum.org or by calling 231-722-0278.
This event is free.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Little Learners: Play & Learn Spring 2024
2024-03-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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.
March 14, 28
April 11, 25
May 9, 23
June 13, 27
“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 story time followed by free play. Registration via Ticket Tailor 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. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more!
Our themes for this session will be:
March/April: Migrations
May/June: Shapes
We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do.
RSVPs required. Register through Ticket Tailor at https://buytickets.at/lakeshoremuseumcenter/991039
Supported through a grant from the MAISD and Great Start program.

Muskegon Museum of History and Science Opening at 10 AM
2024-03-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
On Saturday, March 16, the Muskegon Museum of History and Science will be opening at 10 AM to accommodate visitors coming downtown for the Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
For more information about the parade, visit their Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/3U0aDXVzA

Sign-up Saturdays: Food Bridges
2024-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Using household foods like spaghetti and marshmallows, construct a strong bridge.We’ll add weight and see how much it can withstand.
Once a month we will have a Sign-up Saturday Program. The programs will be more involved than our typical Saturday Program and will allow visitors to gain some history/science knowledge and get hands-on experience with each topic. Recommended for kids 8 years and older due to building and tools used.
Each program will have 4 time slots, with each time slot running about 20-30 minutes. To sign up, go through Ticket Tailor https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lakeshoremuseumcenter/1095137# or in person at the front desk. Limit of 10 per section.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Muskegon Heritage Museum 2024 Speaker Series - Bricks that Built a Community: Emens Brick of Holton
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for this spring speaker series with museum staff that explores different topics from Muskegon’s industrial past.
3/21: Bricks that Built a Community: Emens Brick of Holton.
Join us as we look at a local industry that helped build our community. Emens Brick was located in Holton and their products found their way into buildings like the Amazon as well as other homes and buildings across the Muskegon County and the state. Join us as we take a look at the history of this company.
This is a free event.
REGISTRATION/RSVP INFO: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/lakeshoremuseumcenter/1108145
Next event in the series – 4/18: Muskegon’s Industrial Heritage
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Friday Family Fun Night: Shipwrecks
2024-03-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Being located along the shores of Lake Michigan, Muskegon County has seen many shipwrecks. This family night will look at one of the worst wrecks, the wreck of the Steamer Muskegon. We will also examine techniques used to help those in trouble with a science activity on lighthouse lens, and a stuffed animal rescue line.
This event is free for Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

March Saturdays: National Near Miss Day
2024-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Space is full of wonders and dangers hurling through the endless dark. Stop in to learn about asteroids and meteors in our solar system. Including some dangerously close encounters that have sailed past.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

March Saturdays: Four Seasons Craft
2024-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
With the start of Spring, let’s take a moment to enjoy all the seasons by creating four scenes of a forest that showcases each of the seasons.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Spring Break Open House: STEM Center Revamp
2024-04-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for an open house celebrating the newly updated STEM Center (special thanks to Howmet) and looking at some science for the upcoming eclipse. Pop in during the event to participate in crafts, science, and fun activities for all ages.
This event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-county residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and NEA.

STEM Camp
2024-04-02 09:00 - 2024-04-04 12:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
* STEM Camp is currently full. We are no longer accepting registrations at this time.*
Looking for something engaging for your kids over the break? Check out our three-day STEM Camp, we will be teaching about Newton’s Laws, looking at animal skulls to see different features, learning about the power created by water through hydropower, and more. STEM Camp is an interactive experience made for hands-on learning.
April 2nd-4th. 9:00am – Noon
$15 for members
$20 non-members
Register at Ticket Tailor or in person at the Museum https://buytickets.at/lakeshoremuseumcenter/1144665
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

Sign-up Saturdays: Paper Making and Ink
2024-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Recycling is important in order to conserve our resources. Learn how to take old paper and make it into new sheets, as well as how to create your own ink.
Once a month we will have a Sign-up Saturday Program. The programs will be more involved than our typical Saturday Program and will allow visitors to gain some history/science knowledge and get hands-on experience with each topic. Recommended for kids 8 years and older due to building and tools used.
Each program will have 4 time slots, with each time slot running about 20-30 minutes. To sign up, go through Ticket Tailor https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lakeshoremuseumcenter/1095137# or in person at the front desk. Limit of 10 per section.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Special Meeting of the LMC Board of Directors
2024-04-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The public is welcome to attend a special meeting of the LMC Board of Directors on April 8 at 4pm. The location will be the MMH&S in the Auditorium.
Muskegon Museum of History & Science
430 W Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
