This extended tour reveals attics, basements, porches, and all the spaces that the classic tour does not include! Enjoy this exclusive experience while hearing about new research discoveries, restoration projects, and fun family Hackley and Hume stories. Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly! When you arrive, check into the City […]
Let's learn about bugs! From fliers and crawlers to the eight-legged arachnids. We’ll be looking at specimens from our collection and sharing some interesting facts.
STEM Workshops are a half-day program that focuses on a specific topic in a STEM field each session. This half-day camp will give learners an opportunity to learn about the topic, see demonstrations, and construct their own experiments or designs. The STEM Workshops are for children ages 8-15. June 15 – Pioneer Science June 22 […]
Samuel Morse and Alexander Graham-Bell are two of the most famous inventors of the 19th Century. Their ideas ignited industries and allowed individuals to communicate across continents. Learn about the history of telecommunications companies in West Michigan and how analog telephone and telegraph systems work.
Bring your littlest museum explorers down to the Muskegon Museum of History & Science for some fun and learning in our galleries. On the third Thursday of the month June-August we will be visiting one gallery in the museum for a story and craft. This is a drop-in program so you and your family can […]
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to exploreMuskegon's rich history as well as its exciting present! Turn of the Century Tour: Take a look at turn-of-the-century Muskegon as we discuss how the city changed after lumbering came to an end, and what businesses replaced it. This tour will also discuss what life was like […]
Dads are terrific people in our lives. Let’s take the time to make them a handmade tie-themed card that tells them exactly that!
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 […]
Muskegon County Dads receive free access to the Historic Sites for the afternoon. Their visit includes a tour at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and the Fire Barn Museum. Tours start in the City Barn (carriage house) at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Free Parking on Webster […]
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to exploreMuskegon's rich history as well as its exciting present! Turn of the Century Tour: Take a look at turn-of-the-century Muskegon as we discuss how the city changed after lumbering came to an end, and what businesses replaced it. This tour will also discuss what life was like […]
