Lakeshore Museum Center

Urban Renewal Exhibit
2023-06-15 - 2024-05-11 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
In the late 1940s, urban renewal began as cities faced a decline in their downtown business districts and neighborhoods. More people moved to the suburbs, which caused downtown to struggle. Muskegon was no exception.
Stroll down 1960s Western Avenue, visit the Muskegon Mall, and explore visions for the future of downtown Muskegon. Learn about Muskegon’s own urban renewal experience in the 1960s and 1970s, its decline, and the development underway today.
The price of this exhibit is included in the general price of admission to the Museum, which is free for Muskegon County residents and Museum members and $5 for out-of-county residents.
This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Homeschool Days
2023-11-07 10:50 - 12:20, 2023-12-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This hour and a half program will invite families to explore the museum with activities at a variety of age levels around our monthly theme/topic.
We will have time as a large group for an introduction and then families will be welcome to explore the theme stations and the museum on their own. Before families depart we will meet again as a large group for one final activity and questions.
Event Dates:
9/11, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5, 1/9, 2/6, 3/12, 4/9, 5/7
Schedule:
● 10:00-10:15 Check in families/open explore
● 10:15 Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
● 10:30-11:15 Theme Stations and independent exploration (There will be at least two; one for older children and one for younger. Families will be welcome to do one the other or both.)
● 11:15-11:30 One final activity in the Auditorium
Historic Sites 484 W. Webster Ave:
● September: Victorian Life with the Hackleys and Humes.
Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry 561 W. Western:
● October: Machines-Simple and Complex.
Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay:
● November: Furs to Fires. **Note November time will vary 10:50-12:20.
● December: Lumbering
● January: Fish of the Great Lakes
● February: Geology of the Great Lakes
● March: Astronomy and the Night Sky
● April: Gardens: Soil Chemistry & Microclimates
● May: Pioneers of Michigan
All attendees must register via Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/lakeshoremuseumcenter/990215
This is a FREE program for all participants but space is limited.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Sensory Saturday
2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

November Saturdays: Dinosaurs
2023-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Take a look at our collection of skulls, teeth, and claw fossils of dinosaurs that may have walked around Michigan several million years ago.
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 - Mini & Little Read of the Lakeshore
2023-11-16 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.

Friday Family Fun Night: Rocks and Fossils
2023-11-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for a night that will rock! Learn about the various rocks found in Michigan, and what sets fossils apart from ordinary rocks. Learn about Michigan’s past and how our state got its shape.
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.

November Saturdays: Urban Renewal - Scavenger Hunt
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Try your hand at discovering some surprising and intriguing historical facts as you travel through Downtown Muskegon from the 1960’s to today.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All Sites Closed - Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, for Thanksgiving.

November Saturdays: Teddy Bear Sweater
2023-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Teddy is getting chilly as the days go by. Using an array of paper, you’ll weave into a bear outline to make a colorful sweater for your paper teddy bear outline.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Holiday Tours 2023
2023-11-25 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-02 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-09 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-16 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-23 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-27 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-28 15:00 - 19:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume Houses this holiday season! Join us for our kick-off on Saturday, November 25 from 3-7 pm for ornament & postcard decorating, a chance to pose in an authentic carriage, and tours of the Houses.
Throughout the season, Perry’s Pines will also be selling Christmas trees and wreaths in the courtyard.
It has been a tradition since 1972 that community groups adopt a room and this year YOU will get to vote for the best-decorated room. Receive 2 voting tickets FREE with your admission and purchase more voting opportunities in the gift shop for $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Voting ends December 28.
All dates are walk-through tours where visitors can experience the houses decorated for the Holidays.
Normal Admission Prices apply for the Holiday Tours:
Adults $12
Seniors (65 +) $10
Kids (3-12) $5
No registration is required for these events.

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

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2023-11-27 16:30 - 17:30 | 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.

Holiday Tours 2024
2023-11-30 15:00 - 2024-01-01 19:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume Houses this holiday season!
Join us for our kick-off on Saturday, November 30 from 3-7 pm for ornament & postcard decorating, a chance to pose in an authentic carriage, and tours of the Houses.
Additional holiday tour dates: December 7, December 14, December 21, December 27 and December 28. Times: 3-7 pm
Throughout the season, Perry’s Pines will also be selling Christmas trees and wreaths in the courtyard.
It has been a tradition since 1972 that community groups adopt a room and this year. You will get to vote for the best decorated room. Receive 2 voting tickets FREE with your admission and purchase more voting opportunities in the gift shop for $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Voting ends December 28.
All dates are walk-through tours where visitors can experience the houses decorated for the Holidays.
TICKETS: Normal Admission Prices
Adults $12
Seniors (65 +) $10
Kids (3-12) $5
Funding for these programs has been provided by theMichigan Humanities and the National Endowment for theHumanities (NEH).

December Saturdays: Mini Yarn Ornament Hats
2023-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Create a cozy ornament to add to your decorations or as a gift. Wrap yarn all the way around a cardboard circle and tie it off into a puff ball on top.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Muskegon Mall Madness
2023-12-07 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 Museum of History & Science is Closed Today
2023-12-08 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of History & Science is closed today, December 8, for staff training. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

December Saturdays: Lumber Markings
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
During the lumbering boom, marking logs was a very important job. Learn why and create your own mark fora logging company.
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 - Winter
2023-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

The Muskegon Museum of History and Science is Closing at 3 PM
2023-12-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of History & Science is closing at 3 PM on Friday, December 15. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

December Saturdays: 3D Skier
2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Select one of our winter characters, glue them onto a set of popsicle stick skies with toothpick poles and send them to go down the slopes.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

LMC Board of Directors Meeting
2023-12-18 16:30 - 17:30 | The Northside Pub, 2353 Holton Road, Muskegon, 49445, 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 18

The meeting on December 18th will be held at The Northside Pub.

December Saturdays: Riddle Hunt
2023-12-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Let’s stimulate our brains with some riddles. Piece together clues in each sentence to identify different animals found in our Habitat gallery.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All Sites Closed - Christmas
2023-12-25 - 2023-12-27 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites are closed Monday, December 25, through Wednesday, December 27, for Christmas.

Winter Open House
2023-12-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for a fun open house examining Native Americans in West Michigan.We will be looking at some of the activities they would have done in the winter, and you will get a chance to make and take your own game pieces for a game called pugasaing. Visitors will also get a chance to learn how to finger weaver, and get up close to some artifacts from the museum’s collection.
This program is in conjunction with other programming that goes with this year’s Great Michigan Read book, Fire Keepers Daughter by Angeline Boulley. Be sure to come down and pick up information about the rest of the programs for the Great Michigan Read.
This event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and is $5 for out-of-county visitors.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
