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Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

Don't miss out on Free tours every weekend in October for Muskegon County residents! Bring your family and friends to tour the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era before we close for the season. This is the museum’s way to say “thank you” to […]

Event Series Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 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. Stations will […]

Uncovering the Clapp Family Mastodon

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

In 2022 during a dig for a new culvert, a nearly complete Mastodon skeleton was discovered on the Clapp families’ property in Kent County. Join us as we welcome the lead of this dig Dr. Cory Redman from the Grand Rapids Public Museum as he addresses the commonly asked questions related to the discovery, excavation, […]

Friday Family Fun Night: Smashing Pumpkins

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

It’s that time of year again! Join the museum for our annual Smashing Pumpkins event where you can launch a pumpkin at the building. There will also be pumpkin painting, exploding pumpkins, and scavenger hunts. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite pumpkin carved by museum staff and local organizations. Pumpkins will be available […]

Event Series Obituary Tour

Obituary Tour

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

* Note: The 2024 Obiturary Tours are sold out.  On this candlelit evening tour, travel back in time to explore the deaths, funerals, and autopsies that occurred in the Hackley and Hume Houses. Become immersed in the practices and traditions of death and dying in the Victorian Era. Space is limited, so be sure to […]

Event Series Obituary Tour

Obituary Tour

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

* Note: The 2024 Obiturary Tours are sold out.  On this candlelit evening tour, travel back in time to explore the deaths, funerals, and autopsies that occurred in the Hackley and Hume Houses. Become immersed in the practices and traditions of death and dying in the Victorian Era. Space is limited, so be sure to […]

Event Series Saturday Play & Learn

Little Learners Play & Learn Saturdays

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 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 October, November, January, February, March, April & May. October 19November 16January 18February 15March 15April 19May 17 Little Learners is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]

Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States

Don't miss out on Free tours every weekend in October for Muskegon County residents! Bring your family and friends to tour the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era before we close for the season. This is the museum’s way to say “thank you” to […]

October Saturdays: Skulls!

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

The museum houses a collection of skulls and bones. See if you can recognize what animals the skulls belong to by examining their teeth, eye sockets, and other features. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National […]