Ever looked at a car part or cast iron widget and wondered how it’s made? Many of the complex metal objects in our everyday lives were once molten metal cast in a foundry. The Muskegon area has been home to dozens of foundries over the years, large and small. Learn about these companies and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you love stepping into art and history? Join us for a special two-part evening filled with decadent treats, tours, and drinks! Start your evening by enjoying dessert in the City Barn and take a tour of the Hackley and Hume Historic Sites and then visit the Muskegon Museum of Art for adult beverages and […]
Let’s bedazzle some rocks. Paint a rock friend, make a colorful design, or spell out encouraging words, it’s all yours to create. Then, take and leave it somewhere for another person to discover.