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 […]
The fall plants are blooming, attracting mollusks into the garden. Using clay and marbles, craft your own snail friend to decorate your garden.
Experience the Hackley & Hume Site like never before at this exclusive fundraising event. Join us on September 10, 2022, at 6PM for an evening that will reveal the truth to rumors and secrets you may have heard and some that you never knew existed. With passion and intrigue, tour the Historic Site, indulge in […]
Visible nearly everywhere today, movies were one of the most important inventions of the Victorian Era. Join us to learn about and see some of the earliest movies ever made, the technology behind early filmmaking, and the history of movies in Muskegon! Space is limited, so order your tickets today! When you arrive, check into […]
Take a peek around the Museum to see if you can find some well-hidden animals throughout the galleries.
Today we take it for granted that light will appear at the flip of a switch. Think of all the modern conveniences in our everyday lives that require cheap, reliable electricity. Learn the history of electricity production in Muskegon and the hows and whys of the current that flows all around us.
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays 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 followed by […]
The season is beginning to change. Taking a mix of transitioning leaves, we will be crafting your own rainbow tree.
Join the Lakeshore Museum Center on a walking tour of the historic Evergreen Cemetery in Muskegon. Learn the symbolic meaning behind the elaborate headstones and the history of some of Muskegon’s prominent former citizens, including Charles Hackley, Newcomb McGraft, and The Man with the Branded Hand. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased through Eventbrite […]
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 […]
