We put you in the shoes of a detective to see if you can solve real-life Muskegon crimes! Examine the evidence and read witness statements to see if you can figure out who committed the crime. Participants will be in small groups and will be tasked with solving four different crimes to bring the perpetrators […]
Do you know how Michigan got its Great Lakes? Come in and learn about the movement of ice over thousands of years.
Experience the Hackley House as you never have before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors. Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in […]
Trains have long been a vital part of the growth of Muskegon County, not only for moving people from place to place but also for moving Muskegon-made products all over the United States and beyond. Join us to learn about the history of trains and depots in Muskegon, make a train craft, and learn some […]
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 the children and families. Families can visit the museum’s exhibits, work on a craft, […]
Stop by the museum to create a shrinky dink keepsake. Using plastic and markers, you’ll design your key chain and take it home to bake. (Don’t worry, we will hand out instructions for the baking process.) Special thanks to Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.
The museum will be open early for guests and for visitors who are a part of the Teddy Bear Trail. At the museum, participants will have a chance to make and color an outfit for a paper teddy bear. Tickets for the event are $5 per person. To learn more about the Teddy Bear Trail […]
While searching through Michigan's history, learn about our official state animals, plants, and other facts. If you can find all the plaques, you will earn your very own fossilized state stone. Special thanks to Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
