
April Saturdays: Inertia
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, meaning that objects at rest will stay at rest and objects in motion will stay […]
Also see in:

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, meaning that objects at rest will stay at rest and objects in motion will stay […]

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 as a large group for an introduction to each theme and then families will be welcome to explore the activity stations and the museum on […]

When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way, learn about the trains, trolleys, depots, car dealerships, and […]

This year the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry will again be hosting a Spring Speaker Series. April 16 6:00-7:00pm. Echoes on the Water: The Story of the Lakeside Inn and White Lake’s Resorts Join us for the second program in our 2026 Spring Speaker Series at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and […]

Gravity is a fundamental, invisible force of attraction that pulls objects with mass or energy toward each other. Can you defy the force of gravity by constructing a protective structure for a plastic egg drop? Experiment with different weights to see how they fall. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These […]

When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way, learn about the trains, trolleys, depots, car dealerships, and […]

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 Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program, participants will be invited to join us for story time and free play with themed […]

A lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid bar pivoting on a fixed point (fulcrum) to amplify force. Stop in to create your own lever by building a mini catapult and test it with marshmallows. We’ll also have a giant lever demonstration setup for lifting weights. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, […]

The Muskegon Historic Sites which include the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and Scolnik House of the Depression Era are all opening for the summer season on May 1! More information in the link below: Historic Sites Hours and Admission

The Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry invites you to join us for the start of the 2026 Season on May 1! Hours and Admission