All Sites Closed – Memorial Day
We are closed Monday, May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing you at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science again tomorrow!
We are closed Monday, May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing you at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science again tomorrow!
Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK! See the Houses on this classic tour offered on the first Friday of every month May–October from 9-10 pm. Join us to learn more about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Gather your friends or family and make your visit AFTER DARK! Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly! When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house)…
Create art with nature! Use different types of leaves and paint to make unique patterns for a personalized bookmark. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays 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 a 15-20 minute organized story time followed by free play. Registration via Eventbrite is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers…
This extended tour reveals attics, basements, porches, and all the spaces that the classic tour does not include! Enjoy this exclusive experience while hearing about new research discoveries, restoration projects, and fun family Hackley and Hume stories. $20 for non-members, $15 for members Purchase tickets via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-access-tickets-514346663717 Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly! When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between the Hackley and Hume Houses. Free Parking on Webster…
During the lumbering boom, marking logs was essential. Learn why and create your own logo for a logging company. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, 16, 27, 30 July 7, 11, 14, 18 August 4, 15, 25, 29 10:00-11:30 for AM Tour. In June and August, this will be the…
STEM Workshops are a half-day program that focuses on a specific topic in a STEM field each session. This half-day camp will give learners an opportunity to learn about the topic, see demonstrations, and construct their own experiments or designs. June 14 - Food Science June 21 - Trains June 28 - Polymers Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members per workshop; $25 members for all three or $30 for non-members for all three. Register at Eventbrite https://lakeshoremuseumstem23.eventbrite.com…
In July of 1942 the Army and Navy came together to create the E-Award which recognized excellence in war production. Out of the 45-50 facilities in Muskegon 7 received these awards.Come down to the Heritage Museum and find out why Muskegon was called, “Arsenal of Democracy”, and known nationally for the quality and quantity of munitions supplied. Learn about the ways workers and assembly lines adjusted to meet the war effort. Thanks to our event sponsors: RENK, Eagle Alloy and…
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 own urban renewal experience in the 1960s and 1970s, its decline, and the development underway today. The price of this exhibit is included in the…
Join us at the Muskegon Museum of Business and Industry for a very special storytime. Each month, we will be focusing on “meeting” one to two of our artifacts. We will read a related story, and after, we will have a craft or building challenge that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. This is a free program that happens on the third Thursday of the month in June, July, and August. Please register everyone attending. We recommend this program…
Join the Muskegon Museum of History and Science for the opening of our upcoming exhibit: Urban Renewal! Stroll down 1960s Western Ave., throw a penny in the fountain of the 1980’s Muskegon Mall, and visit our hometown celebrity: KrisMoose! Learn about the revitalization of Muskegon in the1970s, the decline of the mall, and the new developments underway in downtown Muskegon today. This event is Free for Muskegon County Residents and Museum Members and $5 for out-of-county residents. RSVP to marci@lakeshoremuseum.org…
Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, 16, 27, 30 July 7, 11, 14, 18 August 4, 15, 25, 29 10:00-11:30 for AM Tour. In June and August, this will be the…
Although we usually only hear sounds there are ways to see sound waves through their vibrations. Using water and air, experiment with seeing sound visualized. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
Dress in your best 1920s attire and join the Hackley and Hume Historic Site for an afternoon tea event! Tea, coffee, and lemonade will be served alongside sandwiches and sweet treats! Your ticket includes the tea event with a 1920s presentation, a tour of the Hackley and Hume Houses, and a photo opportunity in the Hume House. Space is limited, so be sure to order your tickets quickly! When you arrive, check into the City Barn (carriage house) between the…
Muskegon County Dads receive free access to the Historic Sites for the afternoon. Their visit includes a tour at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and the Fire Barn Museum. Regular admission rates apply for all other visitors. Tours start in the City Barn (carriage house) at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Free Parking on Webster Avenue and 6th Street. Tours are free for Muskegon County dads. Other visitors on the day will…
STEM Workshops are a half-day program that focuses on a specific topic in a STEM field each session. This half-day camp will give learners an opportunity to learn about the topic, see demonstrations, and construct their own experiments or designs. June 14 - Food Science June 21 - Trains June 28 - Polymers Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members per workshop; $25 members for all three or $30 for non-members for all three. Register at Eventbrite https://lakeshoremuseumstem23.eventbrite.com…
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays 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 a 15-20 minute organized story time followed by free play. Registration via Eventbrite is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers…
Experience the Hackley House as you never have before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors. Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in 80 minutes! Space is limited to 10 people per session, so be sure to order your tickets quickly! When you arrive, check into the City…
Try your hand at our Nearly Impossible Animal Scavenger Hunt. The Habitat gallery has many small animals and bugs hidden in each environment. Think you can discover the mall? Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
Experience the Hackley House as you never have before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors. Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in 80 minutes! Space is limited to 10 people per session, so be sure to order your tickets quickly! When you arrive, check into the City…
Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, 16, 27, 30 July 7, 11, 14, 18 August 4, 15, 25, 29 10:00-11:30 for AM Tour. In June and August, this will be the…
STEM Workshops are a half-day program that focuses on a specific topic in a STEM field each session. This half-day camp will give learners an opportunity to learn about the topic, see demonstrations, and construct their own experiments or designs. June 14 - Food Science June 21 - Trains June 28 - Polymers Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members per workshop; $25 members for all three or $30 for non-members for all three. Register at Eventbrite https://lakeshoremuseumstem23.eventbrite.com…
Historic Walking Tour - Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Urban Renewal Tour - Tour Muskegon to learn about the Urban Renewal that occurred in the 1970s including the creation of the Muskegon Mall, and learn about the changes that occurred after. June 13, 16, 27, 30 July 7, 11, 14, 18 August 4, 15, 25, 29 10:00-11:30 for AM Tour. In June and August, this will be the…
Let’s create a decorative bowl from magazine pages. By folding, rolling and sticking them together we will create a recycled art piece. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Also, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
