On this candlelit evening tour, travel back in time to explore the deaths, funerals, and autopsies that occurred in the Hackley and Hume Houses. Experience a reenactment of Julia Hackley’s Funeral service and become immersed in the practices and traditions of death and dying in the Victorian Era. Thursday, October 24th: Session 1: 7:00-8:00pm Session 2: 8:30-9:30pm […]
On this candlelit evening tour, travel back in time to explore the deaths, funerals, and autopsies that occurred in the Hackley and Hume Houses. Experience a reenactment of Julia Hackley’s Funeral service and become immersed in the practices and traditions of death and dying in the Victorian Era. Thursday, October 24th: Session 1: 7:00-8:00pm Session 2: 8:30-9:30pm […]
Free tours include the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era. This is the museum’s way to say “thank you” to the residents of Muskegon County for supporting our millage each year! Free for Muskegon County Residents. Normal admission applies for out of county residents.
On this candlelit evening tour, travel back in time to explore the deaths, funerals, and autopsies that occurred in the Hackley and Hume Houses. Experience a reenactment of Julia Hackley’s Funeral service and become immersed in the practices and traditions of death and dying in the Victorian Era. Thursday, October 24th: Session 1: 7:00-8:00pm Session 2: 8:30-9:30pm […]
Today is the last day of the 2019 touring season for the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Scolnik House, and Fire Barn Museum. We will be open for select dates in November and December for our annual Holiday Tours: November 30 December 1, 14, 21, 27, & 28
Families whose children have ASD, or sensory disorders, are invited to attend a special Sensory Saturday event! This is a FREE event where a variety of accommodations have been put into place to create an inclusive, welcoming, and safe place for children and families. Families can visit the Fire Barn’s exhibits and work on a […]
Join our Collections and Archive staff members on this exclusive members-only tour! Go behind the scenes of the Museum to see where and how our extensive 3D objects are stored while not on display. These tours are FREE for Museum Members, but reservations are required. Tours will be held at our Collection Center at 1762 Terrace Street, […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. Adults and children will learn through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and […]
See the museum in a different light! Experience a guided tour of the museum’s lower level by flashlight! Learn about prehistoric creatures, nocturnal animals, and phosphorescence. Before or after your tour, explore the museum’s main level and take part in a fun flashlight activity! This event is open house style, but tours will be timed and […]
Be part of a new exhibit at the Lakeshore Museum Center! Have a cool hat with a hot story? Join us for this opportunity to have your hat’s story told in our upcoming community curated exhibit: Hats Off to Muskegon! The Museum is looking for unique hats worn by people with ties to Muskegon County. Hats will be loaned to […]
