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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- 🌟 Open Today! November 30, 2024🌟 Open Today! The wait is over- step into the magic of the holiday season at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses! ✨ Today from 3-7pm, experience an unforgettable day filled with: ❄️ Crafting your own snowflakes & paper garlands 🛷 Snapping a photo in a vintage carriage 🏡 Wandering through stunning, festive rooms glowing […]
- 🎄 Did you know? November 29, 2024🎄 Did you know? The Christmas tree’s roots trace back to ancient Rome and Scandinavia, where evergreens symbolized life and protection! 🌿 In the 1500s, Latvia and Estonia introduced the “Paradise Tree,” and by 1605, Strasbourg had its first decorated tree with paper roses, apples, and candles. The evergreen has been part of our holiday […]