Lakeshore Museum Center

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2023-10-23 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 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:

August 28
September 25
October 23
November 27
December 14

All meetings will be held at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science Auditorium at 4:30 PM.

Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents
2023-10-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, 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 the residents of Muskegon County for supporting our millage each year!
No registration is required. Visitors are welcome to walk in during open hours. The last tour leaves at 4:00 pm.
Free for Muskegon County Residents. Admission prices apply for out-of-county residents.
Out-of-county residents’ admission:
Adults $15
Seniors $12
Kids 2-12 – $5

Obituary Tour
2023-10-21 20:30 - 21:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 order your tickets quickly!
Any intoxicated patrons will be refused admission with no refund.
When you arrive, check in at 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!
Tickets are $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/obituary-tour-tickets-514868865637
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Obituary Tour
2023-10-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-20 20:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
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 order your tickets quickly!
Any intoxicated patrons will be refused admission with no refund.
When you arrive, check in at 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!
Tickets are $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/obituary-tour-tickets-514868865637

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

October Saturdays: Skulls!
2023-10-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The museum houses a collection of skulls and bones. See if you can recognize what animals the skulls belong to by examining the remnants of teeth, eye sockets, and other features.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

MHM - Free Saturday Admission for Muskegon Co. Residents
2023-10-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As a ‘thank you’ to Muskegon Co. Residents for supporting the Lakeshore Museum Center’s operating millage, Saturdays in October are free of charge for all county residents. Regular rates apply to out of county residents.

Muskegon Mall Madness
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Missed it the first time around? Join us for even more Mall Madness inside the museum. This game isn’t just any mall – the old downtown Muskegon Mall is your destination for this game!
Join your team to be the first to complete your shopping list through stores like Hardy Herpolsheimers, Steketee’s, Circus World and more!
Register via Eventbrite at: https://moremuseummallmadness.eventbrite.com
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Muskegon Mall Madness
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Relive part of your childhood with a live action Mall Madness game inside the museum. But not just any mall–the old downtown Muskegon Mall is your destination for this game! Join your team to be the first to complete your shopping list through stores like Hardy Herpolsheimers, Steketee’s, and more!
Registration required: Eventbrite link: https://lakeshoremuseummallmadness.eventbrite.com
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Flashlight Tour
2023-10-14 21:30 - 22:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Perfect for a unique group outing, we are bringing back our much-loved Flashlight tours!
This 60-minute interactive tour allows visitors to explore the Hackley and Hume Houses in a completely new light! On this guided tour, your group will make its way through 5 floors of the site as you illuminate the objects you want to know more about. Your guide will also share fun, quirky, and creepy facts along the way!
Space is limited, so order your tickets today!
Any intoxicated patrons will be refused admission with no refund.
When you arrive, check in at 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 per person and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flashlight-tours-tickets-514859918877

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

Flashlight Tour
2023-10-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Perfect for a unique group outing, we are bringing back our much-loved Flashlight tours!
This 60-minute interactive tour allows visitors to explore the Hackley and Hume Houses in a completely new light! On this guided tour, your group will make its way through 5 floors of the site as you illuminate the objects you want to know more about. Your guide will also share fun, quirky, and creepy facts along the way!
Space is limited, so order your tickets today!
Any intoxicated patrons will be refused admission with no refund.
When you arrive, check in at 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 per person and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flashlight-tours-tickets-514859918877
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Your Life in Speech Bubbles
2023-10-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As part of the Lakeshore Big Read, learn about using art to help show your daily life and address issues within it like in the book New Kid. Participants will see historical examples of everyday art and learn how to create their own cartoons with an artist.
For ages 8 and up.
Register on Eventbrite https://lifeinspeechbubbles.eventbrite.com or by calling 231-722-0278.
$10 per person, $8 for museum members.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

October Saturdays: Spooky Critter Bookmarks
2023-10-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Halloween is around the corner, pop into the museum to make your own spooky corner cover bookmark. Using paper, craft a monster covered in eyes or perhaps a scaled lizard to guard your pages.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

MHM Free Community Days - “To Provide a Home”: The Hume Home for the Aged
2023-10-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Hume Home for the Aged opened 111 years ago. It was known as the “Old People’s Home” when it opened in 1912. Lumber baron Thomas Hume endowed the operation with a gift of $300,000 to ensure a safe, comfortable place for the aged or infirm. That legacy lives on today in the Hume Home Assisted Living. Come learn about the history of this community cornerstone.
Thanks to our event sponsors: RENK and CW Marsh!

Friday Family Fun Night: Smashing Pumpkins
2023-10-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
It’s the museum’s annual smashing pumpkin night! Join museum staff in painting a pumpkin, pumpkin themed activities, and flinging pumpkins at the museum using the trebuchet to maximize the smashing! There will also be a pumpkin-carving contest. Vote on your favorite pumpkin through donations to support the museum!
This event is free for Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-residents.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Little Learners: Play & Learn Fall/Winter 2023 - Opposites
2023-10-12 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.
“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:
Sept/Oct: Opposites
Nov: Mini & Little Read of the Lakeshore
Dec: Winter
Jan/Feb: Space
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.

Clue Live!
2023-10-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Do you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Clue LIVE at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site! Work with your team to determine who killed the game’s victim; the room the crime took place, and which weapon was used in order to succeed!
*Space is limited to 5 teams of 4 visitors, 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 is on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
Tickets are $20 per team and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clue-live-tickets-514400564937
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

October Saturdays: Robots
2023-10-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The museum has a few different robots to explore. Navigate a maze with the Code and Go Mouse and create pathways with Ozobot. Take Dash bot for a whirl and help create an art piece.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

After Dark Tour
2023-10-06 21:00 - 22:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK! See the Houses on this classic tour offered on the first Friday of every month May–October from 9-10 pm. Join us to learn more about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Gather your friends or family and make your visit AFTER DARK!
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 $10 for museum members and $15 for non-members and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-dark-tour-tickets-514190797517

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

Clue Live!
2023-10-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Do you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Clue LIVE at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site! Work with your team to determine who killed the game’s victim; the room the crime took place, and which weapon was used in order to succeed!
*Space is limited to 5 teams of 4 visitors, 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 is on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
Tickets are $20 per team and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clue-live-tickets-514400564937

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