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 […]
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 story time and free play […]
Do you like Coles Garlic Bread, or McDonald’s Candies? Join us as we take a look at the businesses that have created these Muskegon originals as well as other companies and businesses that have fed Muskegon and beyond. Thanks to our event sponsors: RENK, Hines Corporation and Swanson Pickle Co.! . […]
We will be experimenting with water and common household items (vegetable oil, food coloring, pepper, etc.) Make a hypothesis on how they’ll react and then test to see if you were right. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.