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 […]
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 […]
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 […]