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The Historic Sites division of the Lakeshore Museum Center is made up of five historic structures.
Ticket prices include a one-hour tour of the Hackley and Hume Houses, as well a the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era. They are open for the season from May – October, with special programs and tours available November-April.
The Hackley and Hume Historic Site
This site includes 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. The City Barn combines exhibit space and a gift shop.
The Scolnik House of the Depression Era
This light touch house museum depicts a single family home that was been divided into two apartments during the Great Depression. From bed rolls to a party line telephone, visitors are immersed in the 1930s. Just a half block from the Hackley & Hume Site.
The Fire Barn Museum
Located next door to the Scolnik House of the Depression Era, the Fire Barn showcases firefighting equipment from the 1880s through the present day. The structure, a replica built in 1976, is modeled after the Hackley Hose Company #2, an early fire station funded by Charles Hackley. The second floor hosts a vignette showing the sleeping quarters of the original fire fighters of Hackley Hose Company #2.
Looking for more to do in Muskegon? Check out these links for more information on places, restaurants, and events in the area:
Muskegon Convention & Visitors’ Bureau
West Michigan Tourist Association
Travel Michigan
Muskegon’s AMazing Museums Brochure
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
Muskegon’s Art, Architecture & Gardens Map 
Hackley & Hume Historic Site
484 W. Webster Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
PH 231.722.7578
Parking
Free street parking.
Fire Barn Museum
510 W. Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
PH 231.722.7578
Accessibility
Please note the City Barn is ADA compliant, but the other buildings at the Historic Sites are not.
Scolnik House
504 W. Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
PH 231.722.7578
Hackley & Hume Historic Site
Admission Prices
Ticket allows all visitors to take a guided tour
of the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, and
self-guided tours of the Fire Barn Museum,
and Scolnik House of the Depression Era.
Purchase tickets at the City Barn located
between the Hackley and Hume Houses.
Museum Members: FREE
Adults (13-64): $15
Seniors (65 and up): $12
Youth (3-12): $5
Ages 0-2: FREE
Group Rates (20+): $12
SCOLNIK HOUSE & FIRE BARN MUSEUM
ADMISSION ONLY
(Without Hackley & Hume Historic Site Tour)
Adults: $5
Ages 0-2: FREE
7-DAY HISTORY PASS
(Good for one admission to each site during
the 7 days after date of purchase)
Adults (13-64): $20
Seniors (65+): $17
Youth (3-12): $8
Admission to all museum sites is free for Blue Star
/active duty military personnel, ROAM and
NARM members.
Admission to the Hackley & Hume Historic Sites is
$3 for Museums for All guests.
Historic Site Hours
May – October Hours
Monday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
