Come celebrate the Hackley Hooley Irish Fest with an Irish-themed craft! Make your own four-leafed sponge-painted shamrock and create your own Irish symbol.
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center 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 storytime inside. Then we […]
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 […]
What do you know about birds? Come learn about different types of birds and check out everything from a little hummingbird skeleton to a talon from a Bald Eagle.
Join us for the opening of our newest exhibit, which celebrates the history of Jews in Muskegon, exemplified by Congregation B'nai Israel, founded in 1888. Guests will enjoy the first look at the exhibit, as well as light hors d'oeuvres and remarks. Speakers will include Rabbi Alan Alpert, County Commissioner and B'Nai Israel member Bob […]
This exhibit celebrates the history of Jews in Muskegon, exemplified by Congregation B’nai Israel, which was founded in 1888. We invite visitors to learn about Judaism Congregation B’nai Israel by exploring three major elements of Judaism in daily life: education, religious practice, and family. Admission is free for Muskegon County residents and Museum members and […]
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! […]
Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK! See all five floors of 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 […]
Free tours include the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era. This is the museum’s way to say “thank you” to the residents of Muskegon County for supporting our millage each year! Free for Muskegon County Residents. Normal admission applies for out-of-county residents.
If you’ve visited before, you may think you've seen all of the animals in the Habitat Gallery. But some of the insects and animals are hard to find; some are never noticed! Visit the museum to find out if you can discover all of the “impossible” animals included in this scavenger hunt.
