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Welcome to the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry, located in downtown Muskegon, Michigan. The museum is dedicated to preserving the economic, industrial & social history of the greater Muskegon area. Our collection includes informational exhibits, artifacts and photos pertaining to Muskegon’s industries, products and businesses. We have a working steam engine with a line shaft that runs 11 machine tools. We also have a working Brunswick pinsetter, a spring winding machine, and over 80 other companies represented in exhibits.
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- Photos from Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry's post January 22, 2026Did you know snowboarding was invented in Muskegon? 🏂 Sherman Poppen, a Muskegon resident, invented the winter activity in 1965 after designing a snowboard for his children to enjoy. Poppen originally called a snowboard a “snurfboard.” The hobby created as a winter pastime for his kids would go on to become an Olympic sport. Learn […]
- It’s Martin Luther King Jr January 19, 2026It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today, we honor and remember MLK for his incredible fight for justice and equality. At the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, you can explore the history of prominent local black community members and their businesses in our It Runs in the Family exhibit. Learn more: lakeshoremuseum.org/it-runs-in-the-family (Feed […]
- The Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry opens in May! January 14, 2026The Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry opens in May! We’re so excited to have you back in our museum for the 2026 season. What are you most excited to see? Plan your visit for our upcoming season: lakeshoremuseum.org/plan-your-visit-mhm (Feed generated with FetchRSS)