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 […]
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.