Traveling across early Michigan’s land was not easy on foot, luckily all the connected waterways made canoes a superior way of traveling. Learn about the creation of early native canoes and craft a mini one of your own. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by:
This hour and a half program will invite homeschooling families to explore the museum with activities at a variety of age levels around our monthly theme/topic. We will have time […]
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 […]
Early French and English settlers set up many trade posts around Michigan. These posts traded with Native Americans living here for furs in exchange for goods. Join us to make your own trades and see how their trades functioned. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten […]
Bring your flashlight to the museum, or use one provided, and explore the museum in the dark! Join us for some black light fun as we examine what secrets rocks and animals hold in the right light, and look at fun ways light can be changed with color filters. $5 for out of county, free […]
Wigwams are a domed structure that are around 8-20 feet in diameter. Native Americans lived in them year round in Michigan. Learn about how they were constructed and try to craft one as a small group. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by:
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days in 2025 at 4:30pm in the MMHS Auditorium.
All Lakeshore Museum Center Sites are closed on November 27 and November 28 for Thanksgiving.
Using cardboard, build an accessory for a stuffed animal. Your creativity and the museum tools, could build a bed, house, or other cardboard creation for your stuffed friend. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by:
Kickoff the holiday season with joy at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses! Join us on Saturday, Nov 29 from 3pm-7pm for an evening filled with creativity–design your own ornaments and postcards snap a cozy photo in a carriage, and explore the beautifully decorated homes. Help us choose the Best-Decorated Room! Your admission includes 2 […]
