Lakeshore Museum Center

Little Learners STEAM Play & Learn
2017-07-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2017-08-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Lakeshore Museum Center, 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.
“Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers (4 & under) with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) theme! Children will learn through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more!
Free book for participants to take home while supplies last.
To secure a spot, please contact Jackie at (231) 724-5524 or jackie@lakeshoremuseum.org

Robot Arm Assembly
2017-07-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Science Center is getting some STEM related additions including a Robotics Corner. We are looking for assistance from youth 10 to 18 who have an interest in STEM programming and robotics. They will work in teams to assemble a robot arm.
This is a perfect fit for youth who have always wanted to learn what it takes to make a robot and want to do so. There is a $10 fee to be part of the project. Participants can be dropped off if a contact form is completed.
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Honoring Native Heritage Pow Wow
2017-07-15 10:00 - 20:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Native American drummers, singers and dancers will perform throughout the weekend at Michigan’s Heritage Park in Whitehall. A variety of dancing styles will be featured including traditional, fancy shawl, jingle dress, and grass. Park visitors will have an opportunity to participate in some of the dances. Over a dozen trade booths will be on the grounds with items for sale such as jewelry, handmade crafts, and bead work. Traditional native food will be available for purchase.
Special park hours for the Pow Wow:
Saturday, July 15: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Sunday, July 16 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
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Honoring Native Heritage Pow Wow
2017-07-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States

Enviroworks Session I
2017-07-17 - 2017-07-21 | 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. Call 722-0278 for details.
Session I 2017: July 17-21
Session II 2017: July 24-28
Museum Member Registration starts Monday, May 22
General Registration 8am on Friday, May 26

Theme Thursday: Toys Through Time
2017-07-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Join us at Michigan’s Heritage Park in Whitehall for this Theme Thursday: Toys Through time to play games, make toys, and learn all about the fun times at each of our seven stops through history!

Corn Husk Dolls
2017-07-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Native Americans and early Michigan settlers made their own dolls from materials they had on hand such as corn husks or cloth. Park visitors can make a corn husk doll for free for the park to use, or pay a $5.00 fee to take it home with them.
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.)
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Wally Berg WWII Exhibit Opens to the Public
2017-07-21 16:00 - 19:30 | MI
River Crossing
The exhibit traces the local artist’s wartime journey from Northern Africa to Europe. The war took him to Morocco, Algeria, France and many other countries across the globe. The exhibit includes over 40 drawings and watercolors, maps, and military artifacts. Some of the artwork displayed depicts military camps and aircraft, local people Berg encountered, and scenery from the cities the artist visited during his time with the Army. The exhibit will be on display through late February.

Muskegon History
2017-07-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Visitors will learn about Muskegon’s involvement in WWI, which began 100 years ago with the first MI National Guard troops ordered into service on July 15th 1917.

Enviroworks Session II
2017-07-24 - 2017-07-28 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Board of Trustees Meeting - Canceled for July
2017-07-24 16:30 - 17:30 | MI
The July Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Lakeshore Museum Center has been canceled. The Board will meet on August 28 at 4:30 pm at the Lakeshore Museum Center.

Sprouts Learn & Play
2017-07-26 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 July is Water.

Craft Day
2017-07-29 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! Create a puzzle by drawing a picture on craft sticks. Take the sticks apart and scramble them and then re-assemble the puzzle.

Youth History Camp at Michigan's Heritage Park
2017-07-31 - 2017-08-04 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Youth 7 to 12 years old have an opportunity to become immersed in the world of living history during a week-long camp this summer at Michigan’s Heritage Park in Whitehall. Campers will explore the daily lives of some of Michigan’s earliest residents as they practice prehistoric spear throwing at the Atlatl course and learn how to survive on limited resources as an early settler. They will learn about the lives of lumberjacks at the Logging Shanty and will create their own log mark.
The camp will be held from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch and snack. The cost of the week-long camp is $120 for Museum members and $150 for non-members. Six scholarships are available for youth who live in Whitehall and Montague.
The camp registration form, medical consent form, and scholarship application can be found on the Museum website under the Program tab.

Scavenger Hunt
2017-08-05 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?

Make & Take: Candle Dipping
2017-08-10 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.)

Taste of History: Celebrations
2017-08-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
The day will include cooking demonstrations and tastings based on different celebrations and holidays such as Valentine’s Day at the Farmhouse. Jessica Diemer-Eaton, will demonstrate traditional Native American food preparation and discuss nutrition and food securing practices in the Wigwam Village. Food samples will be available for a small fee.
For this event, admission will be:
$12 Adults and teens
$10 for visitors 65 and older
$7 for ages 3 to 12
Free admission for 2 and younger

Science Saturday: Fire
2017-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This month’s Science Saturday will examine one of the important and dangerous things to us, fire. With demonstrations, safe experiments, and awe inspiring displays learn about this important element and its many uses. This program is appropriate for families with children ages 8 and older. Tickets are $3 for Muskegon County residents and $6 for non-residents, which includes museum admission.
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History Day
2017-08-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for History Day when the topic is Native Americans. Learn about their early lives in Michigan.

Muskegon History
2017-08-19 11:00 - 14:00 | MI
Learn interesting facts about Muskegon.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party!
2017-08-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for a short presentation leading up to the moment of the solar eclipse! In Muskegon we should see an 80% eclipse at approximately 2:20pm.
OUR SUPPLY OF GLASSES IS GONE, so please bring your own glasses to the event. Light refreshments will be served.

Student Video Showcase Video Deadline
2017-08-23 16:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Lakeshore Museum Center is looking for creative, tech savvy youth between 8 and 18 to design and create a short video on why they love Muskegon County in the summer. Submissions must include name and age in the video, be minutes, and demonstrate the topic. Videos will be judged on creativity, message, quality, and understanding of technical skills.
The videos will be shown and judged on August 25 at 6:00 pm. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a GO Pro Hero Session Camera and second and third place winners receive a SYMA HD Camera Quadcopter Drone.
Videos must be submitted by August 23 at 4:00 pm via Dropbox to Submit Video Here

Hackley & Hume Site Scandal Tour!
2017-08-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Participate as a juror in this 90 minute court case experience involving Charles Hackley, Thomas Hume, and Charles’ niece Nellie Littell. The Littell vs. Hackley and Hume lawsuit took place in 1900 and participants can decide who was on the right side of the law.
Due to adult themes and topics, this tour is NOT suitable for children. The event will also be held from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm On August 23 and on August 24 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
We look forward to your visit! Space is limited. Register through Paypal below or call (231) 724-5535.

Choose an August 23rd Session:

5pm Non-Member $20.00 USD5pm Member $15.00 USD7pm Non-Member $20.00 USD7pm Member $15.00 USD

Hackley & Hume Site Scandal Tour!
2017-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Participate as a juror in this 90 minute court case experience involving Charles Hackley, Thomas Hume, and Charles’ niece Nellie Littell. The Littell vs. Hackley and Hume lawsuit took place in 1900 and participants can decide who was on the right side of the law.
This 90 minute experience will reveal untold stories and truth about each family and their past. Due to adult themes and topics, this tour is NOT suitable for children. We look forward to your visit! Space is limited. Register through Paypal below or call (231) 724-5535.

Choose an August 23rd Session:

5pm Non-Member $20.00 USD5pm Member $15.00 USD7pm Non-Member $20.00 USD7pm Member $15.00 USD

Pin Wheel Make & Take
2017-08-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Park visitors can create a pin wheel for free for the park to use, or pay a $5.00 fee to take it home with them. 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.)
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Hackley & Hume Site Scandal Tour!
2017-08-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2017-08-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Participate as a juror in this 90 minute court case experience involving Charles Hackley, Thomas Hume, and Charles’ niece Nellie Littell. The Littell vs. Hackley and Hume lawsuit took place in 1900 and participants can decide who was on the right side of the law.
Due to adult themes and topics, this tour is NOT suitable for children. We look forward to your visit! Space is limited. Register through Paypal below or call (231) 724-5535.

Choose an August 24th Session!

5pm Non-Member $20.00 USD5pm Member $15.00 USD7pm Non-Member $20.00 USD7pm Member $15.00 USD

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Student Video Showcase
2017-08-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The Lakeshore Museum Center is looking for creative, tech savvy youth between 8 and 18 to design and create a short video on why they love Muskegon County in the summer. Submissions must include name and age in the video, be minutes, and demonstrate the topic. Videos will be judged on creativity, message, quality, and understanding of technical skills.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED – until Noon on Friday, August 25.
The videos will be shown and judged on August 25 at 6:00 pm. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a GO Pro Hero Session Camera and second and third place winners receive a SYMA HD Camera Quadcopter Drone.
Videos must be submitted by August 25 at NOON pm via Dropbox to Submit Video Here

Craft Day
2017-08-26 11:00 - 11:30 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for a fun and unique family experience! Make a piece of crayon and watercolor resist art to take home.
