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 […]
Experience the Hackley and Hume Houses this holiday season! Join us for our kick-off on Saturday, November 30 from 3-7 pm for ornament & postcard decorating, a chance to pose in an authentic carriage, and tours of the Houses. Additional holiday tour dates: December 7, December 14, December 21, December 27 and December 28. Times: […]
All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed Monday, January 1, through Tuesday, January 2, for the New Year holiday.
Early French explorers and Native Americans used beaver pelts as a major form of trade. Can you gather enough pelts and furs for fair trades? Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
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 […]
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 […]
Come check out rocks that are found in Michigan and learn about the different types of minerals that make up each one. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
All Lakeshore Museum Center Sites will be closed today, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the third Saturday of each month. We are expanding our normal weekday sessions to provide a time for working parents and caregivers to experience this program with their little ones. “Little Learners” is a free […]
Stop by the museum to create a shrinky dink keepsake. Using plastic and markers, you’ll design a keychain and take it home to bake. (Don’t worry, we will hand out instructions for the baking process) Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
The Lakeshore Museum Center's Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days. All will be held at 4:30 pm in the MMHS Auditorium. January 22 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82991544136?pwd=UXdqWU1mUFVsYy9tN0s3VndmekNaUT09 February 26 March 25 April 22 May 20 June 24 July- no meeting August 26 September […]
The Muskegon Museum of History & Science will be opening at 11:30 AM on January 23 to allow for staff training in the morning. We appreciate your understanding!
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 […]
Tis the season of snow. Pop into the museum to make your own paper snowflakes. Simply cut out one or make enough to create your own indoor blizzard! Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
Take a look at pieces of a sea fossil, sketch and observe all its characteristics to see if you can solve what or who the fossil could have been. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
