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Event Series Event Series: Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours

Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours

August 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as it’s exciting present! Tours start and end at Lakeshore Museum Center. Two ticket minimum purchase required. $13 for Museum Members / $15 for Non-members.

 

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR: 10:00-11:30am

Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Learn about the McCracken Building, the story of Charles Hackley’s father, what life was like for the Spaniola family running a market on Western Avenue, and other interesting stories about historic downtown Muskegon.

Register via Eventbrite here: historicdowntownmuskegontour.eventbrite.com

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ART & ARCHITECTURE TOUR: 2:00-3:30pm

Walk and learn about the public art installations, murals, and architectural styles of downtown Muskegon. Stops include the statues in Hackley Park, Richardsonian Romanesque buildings, and the recent summer art additions to downtown.

Register via Eventbrite here: historyandarttour.eventbrite.com

 

Weather Policy: This is a rain or shine tour. In case of inclement weather museum staff will determine whether or not it is safe to proceed. Tickets will refunded in the case of a museum cancellation.

Looking for a different date? Groups of 6 or more may contact the museum to schedule an alternate date/time subject to availability. Call 231.724.5543.

Details

Date:
August 19, 2021
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Series:
Event Categories:
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Venue

Muskegon Museum of History and Science
430 W. Clay Ave
Muskegon, MI 49440 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
231-722-0278

Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as it’s exciting present! Tours start and end at Lakeshore Museum Center. Two ticket minimum purchase required. $13 for Museum Members / $15 for Non-members.

 

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR: 10:00-11:30am

Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Learn about the McCracken Building, the story of Charles Hackley’s father, what life was like for the Spaniola family running a market on Western Avenue, and other interesting stories about historic downtown Muskegon.

Register via Eventbrite here: historicdowntownmuskegontour.eventbrite.com

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ART & ARCHITECTURE TOUR: 2:00-3:30pm

Walk and learn about the public art installations, murals, and architectural styles of downtown Muskegon. Stops include the statues in Hackley Park, Richardsonian Romanesque buildings, and the recent summer art additions to downtown.

Register via Eventbrite here: historyandarttour.eventbrite.com

 

Weather Policy: This is a rain or shine tour. In case of inclement weather museum staff will determine whether or not it is safe to proceed. Tickets will refunded in the case of a museum cancellation.

Looking for a different date? Groups of 6 or more may contact the museum to schedule an alternate date/time subject to availability. Call 231.724.5543.

Details

Date:
August 19, 2021
Time:
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Series:
Event Categories:
,

Venue

Muskegon Museum of History and Science
430 W. Clay Ave
Muskegon, MI 49440 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
231-722-0278