Lakeshore Museum Center

Little Learners: STEAM Play & Learn
2018-11-07 15:30 - 17:00, 2018-11-21 15:30 - 17:00, 2018-12-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2018-12-19 15:30 - 17:00 (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 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
“Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. Adults and children will learn through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more, all with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) theme!
Every two months we will feature a new theme and book for participants to take home for free!
November/December Theme: Colors

To reserve a spot please contact Jackie at 231-724-5526 or jackie@lakeshoremuseum.org
Free for Muskegon County residents and museum members, just $3 for non-residents ages 3 and older.
Supported by a grant from the MAISD and Great Start program.

Weather Science
2018-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As the seasons change, the weather changes too! Come learn how cold and warm fronts work and how snow forms.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $3 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Muskegon in The Great War
2018-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
World War I produced many changes to the people and industries of Muskegon. Learn about Muskegon’s role in this global conflict and help mark the 100-year anniversary of its conclusion.
FREE to museum members, just $5 for non-members. Members call 231-722-0278 to reserve seats, non-members register using PayPal below or call the above number to pay over the phone.

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Sprouts – Play & Learn
2018-11-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at Michigan’s Heritage Park.
“Sprouts” is a free program for infants and toddlers. Adults and children learn through the art of playing with sensory bins, playing outside, and much more!
For more information please contact Gwen at 231-894-0342 or gwen@lakeshoremuseum.org

Friday Family Fun Night: Gaming Unplugged
2018-11-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Unplug and unwind with the whole family and try your hand at various games from the past! The Griffin’s Rest will be partnering with us to supply old and new games for families to try out. Make and take home your own version of the Native American game Pugasaing. Try games popular during the 1800s such as Marbles, Spin the Trencher and Cat’s Cradle or sit down for a classic game of Checkers, Monopoly and more!
FREE for Muskegon County residents and museum members. Just $3 for non-members.

The Griffin’s Rest is a retail store located near Downtown Muskegon that offers a variety of RPG, TCG, board game and tabletop roleplay game options. They also have community areas where you can try games with your friends and family before you buy them. Check out their website: thegriffinsrest.com

Puffy Paint Craft
2018-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Create a masterpiece with puffy paint that you get to take home! You’ll also get a chance to learn how puffy paint is made.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $3 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

All Museum Sites CLOSED
2018-11-22, 2018-11-23, 2018-12-24, 2018-12-25 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
All museum sites will be closed today.

pH Experiments
2018-11-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experiment with a red cabbage to determine the pH level of household liquids. Discover if something is an acid, base, or neutral solution.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $3 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours Kick-off Event
2018-11-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume homes decorated for the holidays by Muskegon’s local community groups, with period-appropriate artifacts, ornaments and more!
We’re kicking off our holiday tours on Saturday, November 24th from 4-8pm with ornament decorating, cookies, and hot chocolate in the courtyard.
Tickets can be purchased at the door and are: $10 per person / $8 for seniors 65+ / $5 for Kids ages 2-12

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
2018-11-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume homes decorated beautifully for the holidays by Muskegon’s local community groups with period-appropriate artifacts, ornaments and more!
Tickets can be purchased at the door and are: $10 per person / $8 for seniors 65+ / $5 for Kids ages 2-12

Additional walk-through tour dates:
December 8th | 4-8pm
December 15th | 4-8pm
December 27th | 4-8pm
December 28th | 1-4pm

Sprouts – Learn & Play
2018-11-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-12-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Michigan’s Heritage Park, 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States

The Amazing Museum Race
2018-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Gather a team of 2-4 adults to compete in this Amazing Race style scavenger hunt through the museum!
To amp up the scavenger hunt, participants will need to complete challenges including trivia, puzzles, and “pit stops” as they work through the museum in an attempt at the best time. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Join us for light hors d’oeuvres (included in price of ticket) and a cash bar at 6pm; then get ready to see how you stack up against the competition!
No team? no problem! Single registrations will be combined to form a team, or added to a team of 3 or less.
$12 for members, $15 for non-members; cash bar.
Tickets are available through PayPal below, in the Museum Store, or by calling 722-0278.

The Amazing Museum Race:

Non-Member Individual $15.00 USDMuseum Member Individual $12.00 USDNon-Member Team of 4 $60.00 USDMember Team of 4 $48.00 USD

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Team members may pay individually but will need to provide a team name at the time of registration. We also have a “Team of 4” option for your convenience. Teams of 2 or 3 may add more than one individual to the same PayPal transaction if desired. Don’t have a team? That’s ok! Just put “no team” in team name box and we’ll assign you a team!

Robots
2018-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Try out many of the newer robots in the Museum’s Science Center. Program and learn with the Cubelets, Code-a-pillar, Little Bits and more.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $3 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Pioneers
2018-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Learn about the life of the early European settlers in Michigan. Find out about the chores and games you would have done. You’ll even get to build a mini cabin!
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $3 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
2018-12-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume homes decorated beautifully for the holidays by Muskegon’s local community groups with period-appropriate artifacts, ornaments and more!
Tickets can be purchased at the door and are: $10 per person / $8 for seniors 65+ / $5 for Kids ages 2-12

Additional walk-through tour dates:
December 15th | 4-8pm
December 27th | 4-8pm
December 28th | 1-4pm

Minecraft at the Museum - SOLD OUT
2018-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Minecraft at the Museum makes a return! Explore the museum on a journey to gather resources and then craft them into tools and weapons. Once equipped, journey through the Nether where prizes await the lucky survivors. For children 6-14 years old.
Tickets are $6 for museum members and $8 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased through the paypal link below, or by calling 231-722-0278.
Please note: an adult is required to stay with their child for this event, but does not need to purchase a ticket for themselves.

Minecraft at the Museum - SOLD OUT
2018-12-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
SOLD OUT!
Minecraft at the Museum makes a return! Explore the museum on a journey to gather resources and then craft them into tools and weapons. Once equipped, journey through the Nether where prizes await the lucky survivors. For children 6-14 years old.
Tickets are $6 for museum members and $8 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased through the paypal link below, or by calling 231-722-0278.
Please note: an adult is required to stay with their child for this event, but does not need to purchase a ticket for themselves.

Balloon Rockets
2018-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Learn about the science of airplanes and rockets, then build your own balloon rocket to fly across the science center.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $3 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
2018-12-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume homes decorated beautifully for the holidays by Muskegon’s local community groups with period-appropriate artifacts, ornaments and more!
Tickets can be purchased at the door and are: $10 per person / $8 for seniors 65+ / $5 for Kids ages 2-12

Additional walk-through tour dates:
December 27th | 4-8pm
December 28th | 1-4pm

Fur Trade Scavenger Hunt
2018-12-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Find beaver furs that have been hidden around the museum. Once you’ve found them, visit the fur trader to find out what you could buy with your furs in the 1700s.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $3 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

All museum sites CLOSED
2018-12-26 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
2018-12-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume homes decorated beautifully for the holidays by Muskegon’s local community groups with period-appropriate artifacts, ornaments and more!
Tickets can be purchased at the door and are: $10 per person / $8 for seniors 65+ / $5 for Kids ages 2-12

Additional walk-through tour dates:
December 28th | 1-4pm

Colorful Bath Bomb Make & Take
2018-12-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Get the kids out of the house during Christmas Break! Create bath bombs in their favorite color then stay to visit the museum’s newest exhibit Collection by Color as well as our hands-on rooms!
Cost: $5 for 3 bath bombs of the same color.
Museum admission is FREE for Muskegon County residents, just $3 for non-residents.
