September Saturdays: Tissue Paper Art
2023-09-02 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Use white crayon to create an invisible picture, then layer it on tissue paper, and spray with water to bleed the colors and reveal your designs.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

All Sites Closed - Labor Day
2023-09-04 | MI
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites are closed today, Monday, September 4, for Labor Day.

All Access Tour
2023-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This extended tour reveals attics, basements, porches, and all the spaces that the classic tour does not include!
Enjoy this exclusive experience while hearing about new research discoveries, restoration projects, and fun family Hackley and Hume stories.
$20 for non-members, $15 for members
Purchase tickets via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-access-tickets-514346663717
Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between the Hackley and Hume Houses. Free Parking on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

Museum of History & Science Closed Today!
2023-09-09 | MI
The Muskegon Museum of History and Science is closed today, September 9. We appreciate your understanding, and we’ll see you when we open for our normal operating hours on Monday at 10 AM.

MHM Free Community Days - Bowling: Art, Science, & Skill
2023-09-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Learn more about bowling than you ever thought possible as we take a deep dive into the details that make bowling possible. We will talk about technology and the local connections to innovations that revolutionized this iconic game.
Thanks to our event sponsors: RENK and Hines Corporation!

30th Annual Lumber Baron’s Ball: Back To The Future
2023-09-09 18:30 - 22:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Great Scott, this is HEAVY! It’s time for the Lumber Baron’s Ball!

The Lakeshore Museum Center’s 30th Annual Lumber Baron’s Ball Presents: Back To The Future. For one night only, the 1980s are coming to the Muskegon Museum of History and Science!
Fundraising Event
September 9, 2023
6:30pm – 10:00pm
Sponsors VIP Cocktail Hour
September 9, 2023
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science,
430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
Visit the Muskegon Mall “Food Court” featuring Soul Filled Catering. Have a drink at “Cheers” featuring Wonderland Spirits. Dance with Duckie at our 1980s Prom, take a downtown trolley tour, and get a picture with an original Batmobile! Participate in giving “Back to the Future” of Muskegon County and the Lakeshore Museum Center with our 50/50 Raffle and Giving Boards.
Look totally RAD in your acid-washed jeans, sweatbands, and jean jacket! Would we forget the AquaNet? AS IF! All 80s attire is encouraged.
Tickets
“Breakfast Club” Early Bird: June 1-July 16 – $80
“Pretty in Pink” Presale: July 17-Aug 31 – $85
“St. Elmo’s Fire” Week of: September 1- September 8 – $89
“The Outsiders” At the Door – $90
“Brat Pack” of 6 tickets: June 1-July 16 – $450
Get tickets here:

To pay by check mail to:
Attn: Marci Dalm
Lakeshore Museum Center
430 W. Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
Questions:
Contact Marci Dalm marci@lakeshoremuseum.org 231-724-5544
Interested in sponsoring?
Contact Marci Dalm marci@lakeshoremuseum.org 231-724-5544
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Thank you to our sponsors!
Top Gun Sponsors

NeverEnding Story Sponsor

Stand By Me Sponsors
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Goonies Sponsors
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Thank you to our Silent Auction Donors!

Coopers Hawk Winery
Dockers
Panera Bread
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park
Blended Furniture
Drury Hotels
Douglas J. Aveda
Grand Rapids Griffins
Belle Tire
Muskegon Civic Theater
Riverwalk Place
Playhouse at White Lake
Grand Rapids Symphony
80s Fest
Big Country Fest
W.K. Kellogg Manor House
Carlisles
City Flats Hotel
Barry’s Greenhouse
Michigan Irish Music Festival
Cinema Carousel
Lakeshore Museum Center – Exhibits
Hackley and Hume Historic Sites
Scavenger Hunt by Let’s Roam: https://www.letsroam.com
Adventures from Scratch

Homeschool Days
2023-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster 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.

Little Learners: Play & Learn Fall/Winter 2023 - Opposites
2023-09-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-12 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.

September Saturdays: I - Try Scavenger Hunt
2023-09-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Exploring the museum to find our interactive displays and hands-on objects. Then take some time to try them all out. All ages welcome!
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Sensory Saturday
2023-09-23 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

September Saturdays: Michigan Fish
2023-09-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
In lieu of National Hunting and Fishing Day, learn about some of our local fish species from the past and present.
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
2023-09-25 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.

Urban Renewal Talk and Walk
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Get up close with the past and present with this tour of downtown and the Urban Renewal exhibit! Start inside the museum to view the exhibit and then head outside to see downtown as it is today. Finish the tour inside one of Muskegon’s oldest buildings with a drink at 18th Amendment. One drink included in ticket price.
$22 for members, $25 for non-members
Register at Eventbrite: https://urbanrenewaltalkandwalk.eventbrite.com
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

September Saturdays: Autumn Tree - Art
2023-09-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The trees are bursting with the fall colors. Using paints and cotton balls, we can create your own colorful tree to display.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Hackley & Hume and the Game of Life
2023-09-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Come play with us! This game of Life simulates Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume as they travel through life from, education, marriage, business decisions, children, retirement, and adversity along the way! If you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Life at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site!
*Space is limited to 5 teams of 4 visitors, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between and behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.
Free parking is on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
5 teams of 4 participants for each session. $20 per team.
Registration is required. Tickets can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hackley-hume-and-the-game-of-life-tickets-514378167947
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents
2023-10-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Don’t miss out on Free tours every weekend in October for Muskegon County residents!
Bring your family and friends to tour the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era before we close for the season.
This is the museum’s way to say “thank you” to the residents of Muskegon County for supporting our millage each year!
No registration is required. Visitors are welcome to walk in during open hours. The last tour leaves at 4:00 pm.
Free for Muskegon County Residents. Admission prices apply for out-of-county residents.
Out-of-county residents’ admission:
Adults $15
Seniors $12
Kids 2-12 – $5

Homeschool Days
2023-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Oakhurst Cemetery Tour
2023-10-03 17:30 - 18:30 | MI
Learn about the history of Oakhurst Cemetery in Whitehall, MI. Participants will see the graves of notable residents such as the Mears family, Peter Dalton, Ruth Thompson, and more. Please note that this cemetery is not flat and may be difficult to traverse for individuals with mobility concerns.
Cemetery walking tour–adults or families with older children.
$5 per person.
1390 East Colby Street, Whitehall, MI, 49461
Eventbrite: https://oakhurstcemeterytour.eventbrite.com or call 231-722-0278 to reserve spot.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Clue Live!
2023-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Do you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Clue LIVE at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site! Work with your team to determine who killed the game’s victim; the room the crime took place, and which weapon was used in order to succeed!
*Space is limited to 5 teams of 4 visitors, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between and behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.
Free Parking is on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
Tickets are $20 per team and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clue-live-tickets-514400564937

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

After Dark Tour
2023-10-06 21:00 - 22:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK! See the Houses on this classic tour offered on the first Friday of every month May–October from 9-10 pm. Join us to learn more about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Gather your friends or family and make your visit AFTER DARK!
Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between the Hackley and Hume Houses.
Free Parking on Webster Avenue & 6th Street
Please arrive on time!
Tickets are $10 for museum members and $15 for non-members and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-dark-tour-tickets-514190797517

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

MHM - Free Saturday Admission for Muskegon Co. Residents
2023-10-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As a ‘thank you’ to Muskegon Co. Residents for supporting the Lakeshore Museum Center’s operating millage, Saturdays in October are free of charge for all county residents. Regular rates apply to out of county residents.

October Saturdays: Robots
2023-10-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The museum has a few different robots to explore. Navigate a maze with the Code and Go Mouse and create pathways with Ozobot. Take Dash bot for a whirl and help create an art piece.
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Clue Live!
2023-10-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Do you have a competitive spirit and love game night? Bring your friends and family to experience the game of Clue LIVE at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site! Work with your team to determine who killed the game’s victim; the room the crime took place, and which weapon was used in order to succeed!
*Space is limited to 5 teams of 4 visitors, so be sure to order your tickets quickly!
When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between and behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.
Free Parking is on Webster Avenue & 6th Street.
Please arrive on time!
Tickets are $20 per team and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clue-live-tickets-514400564937
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
