STEM Workshops
2024-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
STEM Workshops focus on deep dive of a singular theme.
June 18th – Architectural Construction of the Past
Learn about how buildings and other structures have been constructed throughout history as we take a look at different buildings and make miniature replicas. We will also take a walk to view the architecture of the Hackley & Hume historic homes and compare their styles.
June 25th – Tin Punching
During the 1700’s, Tinsmiths were making their way around North America with crafted goods. Come learn about the tools of the trade, the items they made, and create your own tin punching piece.
You must register for each day your child will be attending.
$20 for non-member
$15 for museum members
Register at Zeffy or in person at the Museum. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-stem-workshops

Legends and Lore Walking Tour - Downtown Muskegon
2024-06-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-07-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-07-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-07-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Legends and Lore Tour – Join us for an exciting look into some of the crazier stories of Muskegon’s past. What happened when a Muskegon detective met a gangster on the run? Who was planting bombs in downtown Muskegon? What caused a massive lumbering strike and a near deadly confrontation between workers and a mill owner? This tour will seek to uncover answers and the facts to some of Muskegon’s most interesting stories.
June 18, 21. 10:00-11:30am
July 9, 12, 16, 19. 1:00-2:30pm
August 6, 9, 20, 23. 10:00-11:30am
October 23. 6:00-7:30pm
October 26. 4:30-6:00pm
All tours will start and end at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon, MI 49440.
$15 per ticket, $13 for museum members
Purchase tickets online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/d5eca555-a776-4d8b-a2f9-ca3d8874694b or by calling (231) 722-0278.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Historic Walking Tour - Downtown Muskegon
2024-06-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-07-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Historic Walking Tour– Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences.
June 18, 21 – 1:00-2:30pm
July 9, 12, 16, 19 – 10:00-11:30am
August 6, 9, 20, 23 –1:00-2:30pm
All tours will start and end at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon, MI 49440.
$15 per ticket, $13 for museum members
Purchase tickets online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ecdee4a8-b054-4230-9f23-a166b2ae545a or by calling (231) 722-0278.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

June Saturdays: Paper-Roll Dino Craft
2024-06-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
June 22: Paper-Roll Dino Craft
Taking recycled toilet paper and paper towel rolls, we can create some dinosaurs. Use a stencil to create a Triceratops or Diplodocus by making a copy onto a roll, cut it out, and then fold it.
Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Roaring 20s Tea Event
2024-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
SOLD OUT!
Dress in your best 1920s attire and join the Hackley and Hume Historic Site for an afternoon tea event! Tea, coffee, and lemonade will be served alongside sandwiches and sweet treats!
Your ticket includes the tea event with a 1920s presentation, a tour of the Hackley and Hume Houses, and a photo opportunity in the Hume House.
Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between the Hackley and Hume Houses.
Free Parking on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
Tickets are $15 for non-members, $12 for members, and $7 for kids under 1 and can be purchased online at this link: Zeffylink: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/173f934a-b093-43ca-8471-44b6a32bc817

Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2024-06-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days.
All will be held at 4:30 pm in the MMHS Auditorium.

January 22 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82991544136?pwd=[REDACTED]
February 26
March 25
April 22
May 20
June 24
July- no meeting
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 25
December 12

STEM Workshops
2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
STEM Workshops are focused programs made to dive deep into a topic to understand all the aspects about it.
Workshops include videos, creating models, designing experiments, and fun activities.
June 20-Roller Coasters
Why does a roller coaster make our stomach feel like its falling? How do engineers design and test out roller coasters so they are safe? What materials are best to make a roller coaster? These questions and more will be answered as attendees learn about and build several types of small roller coasters.
June 27-Foundries
This workshop will discuss how a foundry operates and what their importance is to Muskegon. Attendees will also go to the Muskegon Industrial Heritage Museum to see artifacts from past Muskegon foundries and have a chance to cast their own tin item.
$10 members, $12 non-members.
Tickets may be purchased through Zeffy: https://bit.ly/4aA0IuZ
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Little Learners: Play & Learn Spring 2024
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
March 14, 28
April 11, 25
May 9, 23
June 13, 27
“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 story time followed by free play. Registration via Ticket Tailor is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings.This program will run for 50-60 minutes. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more!
Our themes for this session will be:
March/April: Migrations
May/June: Shapes
We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do.
RSVPs required. Register through Ticket Tailor at https://buytickets.at/lakeshoremuseumcenter/991039
Supported through a grant from the MAISD and Great Start program.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
2024-06-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 80 minutes!
Space is limited to 10 people per session, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between and behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.
Free Parking – on Webster Avenue & 6th Street
Please arrive on time!
The cost for this event is $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members.
Registration is required, and you can do so here: ZeffyLink: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/10653135-4f65-4abb-b9bc-2d73c607cbdf

Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. (NEA)

Sensory Saturday
2024-06-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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, and have the option to visit a quiet area to relax and unwind.
Sensory bags with items like noise canceling headphones, visors, and fidget toys will also be available for families to check out.
To register, please contact Jennifer at jennifer@lakeshoremuseum.org or 231-724-5543.

June Saturdays: Magnet Science
2024-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
June 29: Magnet Science
Stop by the museum for some hands-on learning with magnets. Learn how they work and the science involved.
Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All LMC Sites Closed
2024-07-04 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed today, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

MHM Free Community Days - July: Big Business on the Water
2024-07-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan have effected life in Muskegon for centuries. Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry as we look at big business on the water. From passenger transportation to fishing for profit and for fun come learn about the businesses that have sprung up in Muskegon because of our lakes, rivers, and wetlands.
Thanks to our event sponsors:

July Saturdays: Shark Week Craft
2024-07-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
July 6th Shark Week Craft
Let’s celebrate the Ocean creatures. Today our lakes are freshwater and shark free but if we traveled back to the Devionian period, Michigan would be covered in saltwater. Join us in creating a 2D fishbowl scenery encasing a few of these prehistoric swimmers.
Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

STEM Storytime at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry
2024-07-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us at the Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry for a very special storytime. We will be focusing on “meeting” one to two of our artifacts. We will be reading a related story, and after there will be a craft or building challenge that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. This event is free but donations are welcome at any level. Money goes to support programming at the museum.
We recommend this program for kids ages 5-10. Younger or older siblings are welcome to attend and participate as well. Please register all attendees here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/be96e981-ac9e-4da8-aef0-22361d0eda88
Space is limited, so sign up today!

July Saturdays: Pioneers
2024-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
July 13th Pioneers
Let’s step back in time and talk about Michigan’s early years. Learn about how pioneers traveled across the continent and what trials they had to face. Try your hand at surviving on the Oregon Trail game to see how far you could make it.
Free for members and Muskegon County residents, $5 for out-of-county residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Muskegon Museum of History & Science will be closed at 3pm
2024-07-19 15:00 - 16:00 | MI
The Muskegon Museum of History & Science will be closed at 3:00 on Friday, July 19th.
The Muskegon Historic Sites and Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry will be open.

Summer Play & Learn
2024-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday, as well as the third Saturday 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 story time and free play with themed activities. Registration via Zeffy is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings.
This program will run for 50-60 minutes, 15-20 for an organized storytime, and the rest for free play and a craft. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more! We will spend some time outside weather permitting.
Our theme for this summer will be:
Water: Note – For our water theme we welcome bathing suits and water shoes as some of our activities might cause our little learners to get wet.
Event Dates: July 20, July 25, August 8, August 17 & August 22, 2024
10:00 am – 11:00 am
We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/a27c57f0-f6d3-43d7-aeff-a0c6b79c59b8
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Vintage Motorcycle Exhibition
2024-07-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us July 20 from 11:00-4:00 at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for a one-day ride-in Vintage Bike Exhibition. Bikes and their owners will be parked in front of the museum and guests are welcome to stop by to ask questions and see bikes from different eras.
Have a bike you would like to share with the public? You must register to participate; please contact wendy@lakeshoremuseum.org. Space is limited.
Thanks to our event sponsors:
