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 […]
Join us for this spring speaker series with museum staff that explores different topics from Muskegon’s industrial past. 3/21: Bricks that Built a Community: Emens Brick of Holton. Join us as we look at a local industry that helped build our community. Emens Brick was located in Holton and their products found their way into […]
Being located along the shores of Lake Michigan, Muskegon County has seen many shipwrecks. This family night will look at one of the worst wrecks, the wreck of the Steamer Muskegon. We will also examine techniques used to help those in trouble with a science activity on lighthouse lens, and a stuffed animal rescue line. […]
Space is full of wonders and dangers hurling through the endless dark. Stop in to learn about asteroids and meteors in our solar system. Including some dangerously close encounters that have sailed past. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.