In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, come learn facts about our local birds, who migrates and who stays during the different seasons. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and […]
Muskegon County Moms receive free access to the Historic Sites for the afternoon. Their visit includes a tour at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era. Regular admission rates apply for all other visitors. Mothers will also receive a complimentary gift. Tours start in the […]
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 […]
Join us for a history bike tour around the east side of Muskegon Lake. This 7-mile tour will mostly follow the bike trail around the lake and will examine the history of the Muskegon Booming Grounds, the B.C. Cobb Plant, Veterans Memorial Park, and more before returning to the museum. Tour will begin and end […]
Try out a different kind of art style with dot art. This unique art uses only dots to make your vision come to life. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts […]
The Hackley and Hume Historic Site are open for extended hours to celebrate Hackley Day and the kick off to the 2023 season! Bring your friends and family to hear live music by Applewood String Ensemble, play lawn games, grab a bite to eat at the food truck, and enjoy Pigeon Hill’s classic brews in […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays 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 […]
Join us at Hackley and Hume Historic Site to celebrate the legacy of Charles Hackley with FREE tours for Muskegon County residents! When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between the Houses. Free Parking on Webster Avenue & 6th Street. Free for Muskegon County Residents. Other visitors on the day will pay […]
Learn about early Michigan’s Devonian days through fossils. Pop into the museum to see these prehistoric critters from our collection. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and […]
We are closed Monday, May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing you at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science again tomorrow!
