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. 4/18: Muskegon's Industrial Heritage Muskegon County has had a unique ability to make and remake itself over the generations. Our one time lumber boomtown has been a maker of many things from furniture to aerospace components. Join […]
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 into the museum to learn about some of our local birds who will be migrating back with the warming season. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.