Lakeshore Museum Center

Board of Trustees Meeting
2017-05-22 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Board of Trustees of the Lakeshore Museum Center will meet today at 4:30 pm in the Museum Auditorium. The meeting is open to the public.

Hackley Day Tours
2017-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Muskegon County residents can tour the Hackley & Hume Historic Site FREE on Hackley Day. In 1888, the Muskegon Board of Education declared May 25 Hackley Day to recognize the lumber baron for his generous donation which led to the construction of Hackley Public Library. He and his partner Thomas Hume were two of the most well-known lumber barons in Muskegon. Along with Hackley Library, Hackley also donated funds for the statues in Hackley Park, the hospital which bore his name, and the Muskegon Museum of Art.
Admission for other guests is $7 for adults and teens, $5 for 65 and older, and free admission for 12 and younger.

Enviroworks General Registration
2017-05-26 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This FREE one-week camp targets Muskegon County elementary school children ages 6-11 and challenges them to explore the natural and cultural history of the area. It is conducted weekdays from 9:00 am to Noon the last two weeks of July. General registration starts May 26th at 8am by calling 722-0278. Space is limited.
Session I 2017: July 17-21
Session II 2017: July 24-28
Enviroworks Medical Consent and Registration Forms

Memorial Day - All Museum Sites Closed
2017-05-29 | MI
All of the sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

3D Fish Craft Activity
2017-06-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us any time between 11am and 2pm in our Shifting Shoreline exhibit to make your own, free 3D fish to take home. The exhibit explores how Muskegon Lake’s natural shoreline was destroyed during the lumbering and industrial eras, and the recent efforts to restore that shoreline along with habitats for fish and animals. The exhibit will only be on display through June 17th, so this is a great opportunity to check it out before it’s gone!

Arts and Craft Beers SOLD OUT
2017-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Pigeon Hill Brewery, 500 W. Western Avve., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Participants will select their own piece of 120+ year old Mill Debris taken from Muskegon Lake to create string art on at downtown brewery, Pigeon Hill. Tickets will cost $20, and the program is limited to the first 20 tickets sold.
The cost of the program includes your first beer, for adults 21 years and older. (Must show ID at check-in). String, nails and mallets will be provided, templates will also be available, or bring your own!
This program is presented in conjunction with the Shifting Shoreline exhibit up through June 17 in our Temporary Gallery.

Little Learners: STEAM Learn & Play
2017-06-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Parents and guardians are invited to join a special Learn and Play program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. This is a free program for infants and toddlers ages 0-4. Every two months we will feature a new theme and book for participants to take home for free! To reserve a spot, please contact Jackie at 231-724-5526 or jackie@lakeshoremuseum.org
The Topic are:
September/October: Forest Animals
November/December: Dinosaurs
January/February: Building
March/April: Healthy Choices
May/June: Bugs

Make & Take: Candle Dipping
2017-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Visitors have the opportunity to make hand dipped candles at our Settler’s Cabin. Candles were a vital item during the 1830s and were often made by hand. Join us and make a candle to be used at Michigan’s Heritage Park or take your creation home for only $5.00. Park admission rates apply ($10 for adults and teens, $8 for 65 and older, $5 for 12 and younger. Children 2 and under are admitted free.)
Reoccurring on
July 6th
August 10th

Civil War Encampment
2017-06-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Members of the Third Michigan Volunteer Infantry Co. F will be at the park in Whitehall on June 10 and 11 for a Civil War Encampment. The men and women of the Michigan Third are as authentic as possible in their dress and manner as they portray what life was like during the Civil War for the military and civilians. They will set up camp for the weekend which visitors may tour to meet the reenactors. This year, they will be joined by members of the 9th Kentucky Co. C, a volunteer Confederate Infantry Unit. Each day, a drill and battle will be held in Activity Field at the center of the park.
The Dodworth Duo will serenade attendees through the park groups both days. They perform songs of soldiers and civilians during the Civil War, folk melodies, and popular ballads of the time. Author Erica Emelander, who wrote the book “Though War Shall Rise Against Me” under the name Marie LaPres, will speak at 1:00 pm both days. Her book tells the story of 20 year old Jennie Wade and her three friends who lived in Gettysburg when the battle occurred.
Food from Bone Ends Tex Mex BBQ will be available for purchase at the event on Saturday. On Sunday, there will be a Church Service in the pavilion at 10:30 am.
Admission for this special event weekend is $12 for adults and teens, $10 for 65 and older, and $7 for 12 and younger. Children two and younger are admitted at no charge.
The event will take place from 10 am to 4 pm both days.
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Scavenger Hunt
2017-06-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join the hunt for special objects at the museum. Can you be the first to find them all?

Civil War Weekend
2017-06-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Members of the Third Michigan Volunteer Infantry Co. F will be at the park in Whitehall on June 10 and 11 for a Civil War Encampment. The men and women of the Michigan Third are as authentic as possible in their dress and manner as they portray what life was like during the Civil War for the military and civilians. They will set up camp for the weekend which visitors may tour to meet the reenactors. This year, they will be joined by members of the 9th Kentucky Co. C, a volunteer Confederate Infantry Unit. Each day, a drill and battle will be held in Activity Field at the center of the park.
On Sunday, there will be a Church Service in the pavilion. The Dodworth Duo will serenade attendees through the park groups both days. They perform songs of soldiers and civilians during the Civil War, folk melodies, and popular ballads of the time. Author Erica Emelander, who wrote the book “Though War Shall Rise Against Me” under the name Marie LaPres, will speak at 1:00 pm both days. Her book tells the story of 20 year old Jennie Wade and her three friends who lived in Gettysburg when the battle occurred.
Admission for this special event weekend is $12 for adults and teens, $10 for 65 and older, and $7 for 12 and younger. Children two and younger are admitted at no charge.
The event will take place from 10 am to 4 pm both days.

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Arts and Craft Beer, Night Two
2017-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Pigeon Hill Brewery, 500 W. Western Avve., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Participants will select their own piece of 120+ year old Mill Debris taken from Muskegon Lake to create string art on at downtown brewery, Pigeon Hill. Tickets cost $20, and the program is limited to the first 20 tickets sold.
The cost of the program includes your first beer, for adults 21 years and older. (Must show ID at check-in). String, nails and mallets will be provided, templates will also be available, or bring your own!
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This program is presented in conjunction with the Shifting Shoreline exhibit up through June 17 in our Temporary Gallery.

Sprouts Learn & Play
2017-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Parents and guardians are invited to join a special Learn and Play program at Michigan’s Heritage Park on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. This is a free program for infants and toddlers ages 0-4. Every two months we will feature a new theme and book for participants to take home for free! To reserve a spot, please contact Wendy at 231-894-0342 or wendy@lakeshoremuseum.org
The remaining topic is:
June/July: Water

Owl Pellet Dissection
2017-06-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Have you ever wondered what an owl eats? You can find out by dissecting an owl pellet!
Owls are a top predator in the forests and fields of Michigan and their diet consists of rodents, shrews, moles, and songbirds. The program is for ages 5 and up, participants 5 to 7 will need adult assistance.

Science Saturdays: Electricity
2017-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This “hair-raising” program for families will include demonstrations, hands on experiments, engineering, and observation to bring science to life a in a fast paced, exciting, fun, and captivating way.
There is a cost of $3 per person for in-county residents, $6 for non-Muskegon County residents. Price includes general museum admission. Space is limited, to purchase tickets use the button below.
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Father's Day Tours
2017-06-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Muskegon County fathers can enjoy a free tour of the Hackley & Hume Historic Site in recognition of Father’s Day. Admission for other guests is $7 for adults and teens, $5 for 65 and older, and admission is free for 12 and younger.

Little Learners: STEAM Learn & Play
2017-06-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Parents and guardians are invited to join a special Learn and Play program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. This is a free program for infants and toddlers ages 0-4. Every two months we will feature a new theme and book for participants to take home for free! To reserve a spot, please contact Jackie at 231-724-5526 or jackie@lakeshoremuseum.org
The Topic for June is Bugs.

Theme Thursday: Dog Day
2017-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Visitors are invited to walk along the trail through the park with their leashed, social dogs and learn about the roles of pets during different times is history.
Volunteers from the Muskegon Humane Society will be on hand with adoptable dogs from the shelter that visitors can meet. The volunteers will share information about the shelter’s adoption process and will be on hand all day.
A team from Blessed Dogs LLC will also be on hand. From Noon to 2 pm, they will offer an AKC Canine Good Citizen and AKC Community Canine Test for $5 for visiting dogs.
Free dog biscuits will be provide courtesy of Oceana Veterinary Clinic. Water dishes will be available throughout the park. All dogs must be leashed and owners must clean up after their canine friends.
All dogs must be leashed, water stations will be provided, and pet owners must clean up after their dogs.

Finger Weaving Make & Take
2017-06-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Learn to use your fingers to weave! Park visitors can create a piece of fiber art for free for the park to use, or pay a $5.00 fee to take it home with them.
Regular park admission rates apply. Admission is $10 for adults and teens, $8 for 65 and older, $5 for 12 and younger. Children 2 and younger are admitted free.
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Muskegon History: The Fur Trade
2017-06-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Visitors will be able to learn about the fur trade and its importance to Michigan history. There will be furs from many different animals to touch and a demonstration of what trades would have been made between Native Americans and Europeans. The event is open-house style and free of charge.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2017-06-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Board of Trustees of the Lakeshore Museum Center will meet today at 4:30 pm. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Museum Auditorium.

Sprouts Learn & Play
2017-06-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Parents and guardians are invited to join a special Learn and Play program at Michigan’s Heritage Park on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. This is a free program for infants and toddlers ages 0-4. Every two months we feature a new theme and book for participants to take home for free! To reserve a spot, please contact Wendy at 231-894-0342 or wendy@lakeshoremuseum.org
The topic for June and July is water.

Lumberjack Beard Craft
2017-07-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for a fun and unique family experience! Make your very own lumberjack beard that you can take home and wear!

Independence Day - All Museum Sites Closed
2017-07-04 | MI
All sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center are closed today in observance of Independence Day.

Robotics Fun
2017-07-06 11:00 - 13:00 | MI
Visit the museum to see the new robots in the Science Center. Museum staff and volunteers will demonstrate how the robots function, talk about coding, and let visitors test some of the new additions to the STEM themed area of this popular hands-on gallery. Fun for all ages!

Make & Take: Candle Dipping
2017-07-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Visitors have the opportunity to make hand dipped candles at our Settler’s Cabin. Candles were a vital item during the 1830s and were often made by hand. Join us and make a candle to be used at Michigan’s Heritage Park or take your creation home for only $5.00. Park admission rates apply ($10 for adults and teens, $8 for 65 and older, $5 for 12 and younger. Children 2 and under are admitted free.)
Reoccurring on
August 10th

Make & Take: Watercolor & Salt Art
2017-07-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Stop by the Lakeshore Museum Center between 11am and 2pm to create your own Watercolor & Salt Art for just $2. Kids and adults alike will enjoy combining art and science in this hands-on project.
This program will be open house style and located outside in front of the museum during the Lakeshore Art Festival.

Scavenger Hunt
2017-07-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Charles Hackley can be found in several places in the museum and also outside the museum in the rest of downtown. This photo scavenger hunt will have visitors not only finding mentions of Hackley in the museum, but also sending them to the Hackley House, library, and other locations. The hunt will encourage them to take photos of themselves with every Hackley they find.

YMCA, Body Works and YOU Day Camp
2017-07-10 - 2017-07-12 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Lakeshore Museum Center and YMCA are collaborating on a new free summer Day Camp for kids ages 8-11 with two sessions: June 26-28 or July 10-12 . Participants will get up and moving in the Body Works Exhibit and Hackley Park and learn about health and nutrition in a fun way. The camp takes place for 3 days from 1-4pm. Space is limited to 20 students. Call the museum at 722-0278 to register your child or for more details.
Registration is required, please call 722-0278 then complete this form and return it to the Museum. YMCA, Body Works Registration Form

Sprouts Learn & Play
2017-07-12 10:00 - 23:30 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Parents and guardians are invited to join a special Learn and Play program at Michigan’s Heritage Park on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. This is a free program for infants and toddlers ages 0-4. Every two months we will feature a new theme and book for participants to take home for free! To reserve a spot, please contact Wendy at 231-894-0342 or wendy@lakeshoremuseum.org
The topic for July is Water.
