MUSEUMS MAKE YOU
CURIOUS.
The Muskegon Historic Sites are guaranteed to make you smile! Open for tours May through October, the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and Scolnik House of the Depression Era House welcome guests for specialty tours, engaging programming, and special events throughout the season. See the calendar for more information!
OUR HISTORIC SITES
HACKLEY & HUME
HISTORIC SITE
FIRE BARN
MUSEUM
SCOLNIK HOUSE OF
THE DEPRESSION ERA
THE HACKLEY & HUME HISTORIC SITE
Visit the Queen Anne style Victorian homes of Muskegon Lumber Barons Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume. The Hackley House, interpreted to 1890, shows what life was like for one of Muskegon’s most well-known citizens. The Hume House, interpreted to 1920, shows the life of a wealthy family after the lumbering era. Inside The City Barn, you’ll find more exhibit space as well as a gift shop.
MASTODONS ARE ON THE LOOSE IN MUSKEGON!
Mini Mastodons are on the loose and hiding around Downtown Muskegon. Stop into the Lakeshore Museum Center to pick up our Scavenger Hunt Brochure and follow the clues to find all 20!
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- In 1898, the Muskegon Woman’s Club proudly selected a new home in downtown Muskegon at the corner of Webster Avenue and Second S... January 22, 2026In 1898, the Muskegon Woman’s Club proudly selected a new home in downtown Muskegon at the corner of Webster Avenue and Second Street, just steps from Hackley Square. 🏛️ The club secured the lot for $1,000 (a bargain by their own account!) and began planning a purpose-built clubhouse with an auditorium, parlors, and kitchen, designed […]
- Before refrigeration, winter played a vital role in everyday life January 21, 2026Before refrigeration, winter played a vital role in everyday life. Ice harvested from frozen lakes was stored and used year-round to keep food fresh. At the Hackley and Hume Historic Site and in the Scolnik House of the Depression Era, you can still see the iceboxes that made this possible. This week, we’re resharing an […]