Little Learners Play & Learn
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays.
“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 and free play with themed activities. Registration 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, 15-20 for an organized storytime, and the rest for free play and a craft. 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 year will be:
March/April: Sorting
3/12, 3/26, 4/23
May/June: Nature
5/14, 5/28, 6/11, 6/25
We will have a free book for families to take home, as well as special crafts and activities to do.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/play-and-learn-fall-25-spring
This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

February Saturdays: Valentines
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
In honor of Valentine’s Day, staff members have chosen their favorite item or creature in the building and crafted them a mailbox. Stop in and make a card, explore the galleries, and place your card in one of the mailboxes.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

All Sites Closed - Presidents Day
2026-02-16 | MI
We are closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 for Presidents Day.

Homeschool Days - From Here to There
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This hour and a half program will invite homeschooling 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 to each theme and then families will be welcome to explore the activity stations and the museum on their own.
Schedule:

10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore
10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.

Themes:

September 18: Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn
October 14: Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry
November 11: Changes in Home Technology
December 9: Food Science
January 20: Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
February 17: From Here to There
March 17: Historic Dirty Jobs
April 14: Nature in Your Backyard
May 19: The Power of Water

Register via Zeffy to participate. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homeschool-days-25-26-january-and-february
If no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist, to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list.

Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry Book Club
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Book Club at the Muskegon Museum of Business and Industry explores the connections between industry, innovation, and imagination through great books.
A few times a year we will read and discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles that spark conversation about work, history, progress, and the human stories behind them. Whether it’s a novel that captures the spirit of a changing era or a nonfiction deep dive into business and industry, this club brings together readers who enjoy stories that shape—and are shaped by—the world of work.
This is a hybrid event where participants can attend in person or on-line via zoom.
February Book: Iron Empires by: Michael Hiltzik
Register here: www.zeffy.com

February Saturdays: Natural History - Animal Hibernation Craft
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As we’re moving towards spring, animals who have been napping will be starting to wake. Did you know that there are six types of hibernation? These can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months depending on the mammal, reptile, or insects. Learn about how some animals nap while making a paper pop up of animals napping.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Fun with Science Days - Taking Flight
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Check out Fun with Science Saturdays revolving around different aspects of our current hands-on exhibit, From Here To There.
February 28th
Taking Flight Planes have evolved from early wood and fabric designs to modern metals. Hot air balloons use the difference in air density temperatures to lift off the ground. Stop in to fold and test your own paper airplane designs, try out the science of homemade hot air balloons, and more.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

March Saturdays: Artifact Detectives!
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The museum has a multitude of Muskegon County historical items in the collection. We’ll be pulling a few of our soft touch; gentle handle, artifacts. While looking at them, it’s your job to see if you can identify what this object is and how these objects would have been used.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Muskegon Museum of History and Science Closing at 3 PM
2026-03-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Muskegon Museum of History & Science will be closing at 3 PM on Friday, March 13, for special programming. We appreciate your understanding!

March Saturdays: National Pi Day / International Day of Mathematics
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
3/14 is celebrated as Pi Day for 3.14, the beginning of the constant. It represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter and appears everywhere in geometry, science, and engineering. To help remember the digits of Pi, we are making beaded bracelets.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

Homeschool Days - Historic Dirty Jobs
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This hour and a half program will invite homeschooling 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 to each theme and then families will be welcome to explore the activity stations and the museum on their own.
Schedule:

10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore
10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.

Themes:

September 18: Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn
October 14: Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry
November 11: Changes in Home Technology
December 9: Food Science
January 20: Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
February 17: From Here to There
March 17: Historic Dirty Jobs
April 14: Nature in Your Backyard
May 19: The Power of Water

Register via Zeffy to participate. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homeschool-days-25-26-march-and-april
If no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist, to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list.

Muskegon and the Interurban
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, and Muskegon Interurban line connected not only those cities together but many smaller communities along the way. Learn about how the Interurban operated in Muskegon County, what reaction the public had to it, and the decline of this transportation method.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
Register here via Zeffy

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

March Saturdays: Bingo Hunt
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As you explore the museum, try your hand at a unique take on bingo. Your bingo board has images of an object that you need to locate within the museum but they are zoomed in pictures of the items. Can you spot enough to get at least two bingos on your board?
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

The Muskegon Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Walking Tour
2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way, learn about the trains, trolleys, depots, car dealerships, and aviation’s place in Muskegon’s past. This tour will be over several city blocks and may include some uneven surfaces.
Tours will begin at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
March 25 6:00pm
March 28 4:30pm
April 15 6:00pm
April 18 4:30pm
May 6 6:00pm
May 9 4:30pm
Museum Member: $13.00
Non-Museum Member: $15.00
Register on Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-muskegon-planes-trains-and-automobiles-walking-tour

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Muskegon Heritage Museum Spring Break Speaker Series - Shaping the Landscape: West Michigan's Environmental History
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This year the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry will again be hosting a Spring Speaker Series.
With talks on March 26 and April 16 6:00-7:00pm.
3/26/26: Shaping the Landscape: West Michigan’s Environmental History.
Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry as staff members Jennifer Reeths & Kimberlynn Carlson discuss the environmental past, present, and future of West Michigan. They will highlight the many industries that have shaped our region and showcase how they and the community have come together to protect, clean, and restore our natural environment.
This program is free to the public and light refreshments will be available.
Please use the link to RSVP and reserve your spot today! Register here.
This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Fun with Science Days - Forces of Movements
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Check out Fun with Science Saturdays revolving around different aspects of our current hands-on exhibit, From Here To There.
People have created a wide range of ways to travel. Boats can travel between the oceans to lakes and rivers using a system of locks and dams. Trains operate by using coal and steam, to magnets and electricity. Moving all types of things (people, animals, and goods) between towns. Come and learn first hand about trains with the local Muskegon Historical Train Society.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

April Saturdays: Colorful Quilts
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
For pioneers, quilts were created for warmth but they also held family ties. Women would often get together for quilting bees, an important social event as they would work on their design. Many quilt designs have names associated with them. Stop into create and name your own paper quilt square.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

STEM Camp - Registration FULL
2026-04-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Looking for something that will keep your kids engaged over the break? During our two day camp, we’ll spend some time in the current exhibit, From Here To There, which focuses on the way objects are able to move around. We will experiment with citrus science, allowing kids to get hands on with food acidity, and learn about and craft a mini terrarium!
For ages 8-15.
$15 for members
$20 non-members
Register for camp here.

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Spring Break Open House - Muskegon Museum of History & Science
2026-04-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Spring break is here and spring is on the way! Join us at the museum for a fun day of spring related activities. Test your knowledge and detective skills in our flower scavenger hunt, plant some seeds to start your spring garden, and tour our newest hands-on kids exhibit From Here to There to try out the hover chair, lock system, and much more.
This event is free for museum members and Muskegon County residents and $5 for non-county residents.

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Spring Break Opening - Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry
2026-04-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Looking to get out of the house during Spring Break? Be a hometown tourist and visit the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry on Saturday April 11 for a special Spring Break opening!
Join us from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and explore the stories, industries, and innovations that helped shape our community.
Regular admission rates apply–members and children 12 & under: free, adults and seniors: $5

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

April Saturdays: Inertia
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, meaning that objects at rest will stay at rest and objects in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon. Checkout two stations; coin drop challenge and rolling ball vs an obstacle.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Homeschool Days - Nature in Your Backyard
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This hour and a half program will invite homeschooling 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 to each theme and then families will be welcome to explore the activity stations and the museum on their own.
Schedule:

10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore
10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium
10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.

Themes:

September 18: Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire Barn
October 14: Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & Industry
November 11: Changes in Home Technology
December 9: Food Science
January 20: Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice Age
February 17: From Here to There
March 17: Historic Dirty Jobs
April 14: Nature in Your Backyard
May 19: The Power of Water

Register via Zeffy to participate. Register Here!
If no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist, to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list.

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Muskegon Heritage Museum Spring Break Speaker Series - Echoes on the Water: The Story of the Lakeside Inn and White Lake’s Resorts
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, 561 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This year the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry will again be hosting a Spring Speaker Series.
April 16 6:00-7:00pm.
Echoes on the Water: The Story of the Lakeside Inn and White Lake’s Resorts
Join us for the second program in our 2026 Spring Speaker Series at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry. Volunteer Dr. Patti Grossel shares the fascinating history of the Lakeside Inn. Discover how this beloved destination welcomed travelers, vacationers, and local families, becoming a treasured part of the White Lake area’s story. Patti will also highlight several other historic resorts that helped shape the region into a vibrant lakeside getaway. Through stories photos, and local insight, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the people, places, and hospitality that has and continues to make White Lake a special destination.
Registration for this event is full.

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

April Saturdays: Can You Defy Gravity?
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Gravity is a fundamental, invisible force of attraction that pulls objects with mass or energy toward each other. Can you defy the force of gravity by constructing a protective structure for a plastic egg drop? Experiment with different weights to see how they fall.
Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.
These free family programs are underwritten by:

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.
