Lakeshore Museum Center

Mad Scientist’s Lab Escape Room
2019-11-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2019-11-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2019-12-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2019-12-21 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
The mad minds at the museum are at it again, this time they are testing your skills to see if you can escape the mad scientist lab in 60 minutes. This escape room will challenge your teamwork and problem solving as you try to get out before it is too late…
5:30pm and 7:15pm sessions available each day:
– October 11 & 12
– November 15 & 16
– December 20 & 21
Member Registration begins on September 4, non-member registration on September 6. Register on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-scientists-lab-escape-room-tickets-67081371187
Tickets are $20 for non-members. Museum members receive 10% off.

Pioneer Living
2019-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Visit the museum to learn more about the lives of Michigan settlers in the 1800s. Try their chores, games, and build a mini-cabin.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $5 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Little Learners: STEAM Play & Learn
2019-11-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-18 15:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Themes:
September/October: Dinosaurs
November/December: Construction

To reserve a spot please contact Jackie at 231-724-5526 or jackie@lakeshoremuseum.org
Free for Muskegon County residents and museum members, just $5 for non-residents ages 3 and older.
Supported by a grant from the MAISD and Great Start program.

Friday Family Fun Night: Foundries
2019-11-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join the Lakeshore Museum Center and the American Foundry Society for a night dedicated to foundries in Muskegon. Learn about historical foundries in Muskegon, experiment with making your own foundry sand, and cast a real metal object to take home.
Free to County Residents, $5 for non-residents.

In partnership with American Foundry Society.

Autumn Leaf Craft
2019-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Leaves are all over the ground this time of year. Take a break from raking and visit the museum to make your own stained glass leaf to take home.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $5 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

All museum sites CLOSED
2019-11-28, 2019-11-29, 2019-12-24, 2019-12-25, 2019-12-26 | Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
All museum sites will be closed today.

Animals in Winter
2019-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
When the weather gets colder we bundle up and spend more time inside. But what do Michigan animals do? Stop by the museum to see how Michigan’s animals have adapted to survive cold, snowy winters.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $5 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours Kick-off Event
2019-11-30 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 30th 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
2019-12-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-07 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 14th | 4-8pm
December 21st | 4-8pm
December 27th | 4-8pm
December 28th | 1-4pm

Cheers! A History of Brewing in Muskegon Exhibit Opening
2019-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us at the Lakeshore Museum Center to celebrate the opening of our newest temporary exhibit: Cheers! A History of Brewing in Muskegon. This free open house event gives you a sneak peek of the exhibit while you enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar from 5:30-7:30pm. Brief remarks take place at 6pm.
Please RSVP via Eventbrite at: https://cheers-exhibit.eventbrite.com

Crazy Cardboard Creations
2019-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
It’s a new month, which means a new challenge in the STEM Center. This month is all about what you can build with cardboard. Can you make something awesome enough to the wall of fame? Stop in to find out.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $5 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Door Swag Workshop
2019-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Are you looking for some beautiful holiday décor for
your home? Flex your creative muscles as you create your own unique Victorian themed door swag with us! You will be creating your swag alongside historic sites staff using fresh evergreens, pinecones, ribbon, and
other decorative materials.
Following the workshop, take a tour of the Hackley and Hume homes in all their holiday finery.
Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Cost is $35 per person and includes a tour of the site and a completed door swag for you to take home.
Purchase your tickets via Eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/door-swag-workshop-tickets-80707076037?fbclid=IwAR1jt-PjszoKNlQjkyVhlfSjiZTwrjXlavuDfLnfmHEC43yTclbP_pC_aIE

Beaver Pelt Hunt
2019-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Did you know that the Fur Traders were mostly here during the winter months? Stop into the museum to see if you can find all the beavers hiding in the building. Then stop by the fur trader’s post to see what goods your beavers can buy.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $5 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
2019-12-14 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 21st | 4-8pm
December 27th | 4-8pm
December 28th | 1-4pm

All Museum Sites CLOSED
2019-12-20 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
All of the museum sites will be closed today.

Santa's STEM Challenge
2019-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
We’re getting close to the time when Santa visits. There’s just one problem: he needs a new sleigh! Visit the museum to see if you can build Santa a sleigh that can fly, float, and hold presents.
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $5 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
2019-12-21 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

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
2019-12-27 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

New Year's Craft
2019-12-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Celebrating the New Year is a tradition that has a lot of history. Stop into the museum to learn more and make your own New Year’s hat to take home for your celebration!
Free to Muskegon County residents and museum members; $5 for non-residents.
Walk-in, open-house style event.

Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
2019-12-28 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
