All Sites Closed – Memorial Day
We are closed Monday, May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing you at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science again tomorrow!
We are closed Monday, May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing you at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science again tomorrow!
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 art with nature! Use different types of leaves and paint to make unique patterns for a personalized bookmark. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays 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 […]
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 […]
During the lumbering boom, marking logs was essential. Learn why and create your own logo for a logging company. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National […]
Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, […]
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. June 14 - Food Science June 21 - Trains June 28 - Polymers Tickets are […]
In July of 1942 the Army and Navy came together to create the E-Award which recognized excellence in war production. Out of the 45-50 facilities in Muskegon 7 received these awards.Come down to the Heritage Museum and find out why Muskegon was called, “Arsenal of Democracy”, and known nationally for the quality and quantity of […]
In the late 1940s, urban renewal began as cities faced a decline in their downtown business districts and neighborhoods. More people moved to the suburbs, which caused downtown to struggle. Muskegon was no exception. Stroll down 1960s Western Avenue, visit the Muskegon Mall, and explore visions for the future of downtown Muskegon. Learn about Muskegon’s […]
Join us at the Muskegon Museum of Business and Industry for a very special storytime. Each month, we will be focusing on “meeting” one to two of our artifacts. We will read a related story, and after, we will have a craft or building challenge that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. This is […]
Join the Muskegon Museum of History and Science for the opening of our upcoming exhibit: Urban Renewal! Stroll down 1960s Western Ave., throw a penny in the fountain of the 1980’s Muskegon Mall, and visit our hometown celebrity: KrisMoose! Learn about the revitalization of Muskegon in the1970s, the decline of the mall, and the new […]
Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, […]
Although we usually only hear sounds there are ways to see sound waves through their vibrations. Using water and air, experiment with seeing sound visualized. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan […]
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. Regular admission rates apply for all other visitors. Tours start in the City Barn (carriage house) at the Hackley […]
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. June 14 - Food Science June 21 - Trains June 28 - Polymers Tickets are […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays 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 […]
Try your hand at our Nearly Impossible Animal Scavenger Hunt. The Habitat gallery has many small animals and bugs hidden in each environment. Think you can discover the mall? Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan […]
Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, […]
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. June 14 - Food Science June 21 - Trains June 28 - Polymers Tickets are […]
Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, […]
Let’s create a decorative bowl from magazine pages. By folding, rolling and sticking them together we will create a recycled art piece. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture […]