All Sites Closed
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed today, Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day.
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed today, Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Create an egg carton critter with paint, glued on shapes, and of course, googly eyes.
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 […]
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 […]
Bring your young museum explorer down to Muskegon Museum of History & Science for some interactive activities in the museum galleries. These focused family activities are available on a drop-in basis at any time in the two hours that we will be in the gallery. They take an in-depth look at different topics from the […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center 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 storytime and free play […]
Muskegon Paintings is a series of five paintings done by local artist Gabrielle Schaub. Gabrielle is a recent Grand Valley State University receiving a B.F.A. in painting. Muskegon Paintings portrays historical events in Muskegon and how they shape the environmental and cultural makeup of the area. Each painting reflects on the past and present. Join […]
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. Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly! When you arrive, check into the City […]
Let's learn about bugs! From fliers and crawlers to the eight-legged arachnids. We’ll be looking at specimens from our collection and sharing some interesting facts.
STEM Workshops are a half-day program that focuses on a specific topic in a STEM field each session. This half-day camp will give learners an opportunity to learn about the topic, see demonstrations, and construct their own experiments or designs. The STEM Workshops are for children ages 8-15. June 15 – Pioneer Science June 22 […]
Samuel Morse and Alexander Graham-Bell are two of the most famous inventors of the 19th Century. Their ideas ignited industries and allowed individuals to communicate across continents. Learn about the history of telecommunications companies in West Michigan and how analog telephone and telegraph systems work.
Bring your littlest museum explorers down to the Muskegon Museum of History & Science for some fun and learning in our galleries. On the third Thursday of the month June-August we will be visiting one gallery in the museum for a story and craft. This is a drop-in program so you and your family can […]
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to exploreMuskegon's rich history as well as its exciting present! Turn of the Century Tour: Take a look at turn-of-the-century Muskegon as we discuss how the city changed after lumbering came to an end, and what businesses replaced it. This tour will also discuss what life was like […]
Dads are terrific people in our lives. Let’s take the time to make them a handmade tie-themed card that tells them exactly that!
Dress in your best 1920s attire and join the Hackley and Hume Historic Site for an afternoon tea event! Tea, coffee, and lemonade will be served alongside sandwiches and sweet treats! Your ticket includes the tea event with a 1920s presentation, a tour of the Hackley and Hume Houses, and a photo opportunity in the […]
Muskegon County Dads receive free access to the Historic Sites for the afternoon. Their visit includes a tour at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and the Fire Barn Museum. Tours start in the City Barn (carriage house) at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Free Parking on Webster […]
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to exploreMuskegon's rich history as well as its exciting present! Turn of the Century Tour: Take a look at turn-of-the-century Muskegon as we discuss how the city changed after lumbering came to an end, and what businesses replaced it. This tour will also discuss what life was like […]
Bring your young museum explorer down to Muskegon Museum of History & Science for some interactive activities in the museum galleries. These focused family activities are available on a drop-in basis at any time in the two hours that we will be in the gallery. They take an in-depth look at different topics from the […]
STEM Workshops are a half-day program that focuses on a specific topic in a STEM field each session. This half-day camp will give learners an opportunity to learn about the topic, see demonstrations, and construct their own experiments or designs. The STEM Workshops are for children ages 8-15. June 15 – Pioneer Science June 22 […]
Step right up and try your hand at one of our many Muskegon Industry activities! Explore the museum in a way you never have before. Purchase tickets to take part in hands-on experiences throughout the museum including running our Brunswick Pinsetter, pouring your own cast metal item, trying your luck in our flight simulator, and […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center 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 storytime and free play […]
Experience the Hackley House as you never have before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors. Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in […]
We have some iconic spots around the Museum. Take your picture with prehistoric creatures to spruce up your backgrounds, immerse yourself in one of our Habitats, or enjoy a custom-craft station.
Experience the lives of the maids, cooks, and coachmen at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site through this 45-minute specialty tour. Explore the site through the eyes of the paid servants that worked and lived with the Hackley and Hume families. This tour concentrates on the backdoors, basements, kitchens, and bedrooms where the daily work […]
STEM Workshops are a half-day program that focuses on a specific topic in a STEM field each session. This half-day camp will give learners an opportunity to learn about the topic, see demonstrations, and construct their own experiments or designs. The STEM Workshops are for children ages 8-15. June 15 – Pioneer Science June 22 […]
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to exploreMuskegon's rich history as well as its exciting present! Turn of the Century Tour: Take a look at turn-of-the-century Muskegon as we discuss how the city changed after lumbering came to an end, and what businesses replaced it. This tour will also discuss what life was like […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In lieu of the 4th of July, we’ll be crafting box-shaped lanterns. Melt crayons onto wax paper or use tissue paper to create colorful sides for the light to shine through.