Muskegon Heritage Museum’s Community Days are FREE for all participants! See unique machinery in operation, discover Muskegon products and explore our region’s unique industrial heritage. Each Community Day features a different theme.
View our Event Calendar for a list of all programs and events happening at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry and other Lakeshore Museum Center Locations.
FREE COMMUNITY DAYS
Once Monthly May – October
Visit the Muskegon Heritage Museum during one of their FREE Community Days! See unique machinery in operation, discover Muskegon products & explore Muskegon’s unique heritage. Each community day will focus on a different topic. Check back for topic updates!
Free Community Day
Saturday May 3, 2025
The Music that Won the War
Popular music helped keep up morale for soldiers and civilians alike during World War II. Sample some of the sounds of the war effort and learn how Muskegon’s own Brunswick Corporation contributed to the music industry.
Event Sponsored by RENK America & Hines Corp.
Free Community Day
Saturday June 7, 2025
The War that Moved a Nation
World War II ushered in major changes to American society. Labor shortages and new industrial opportunities accelerated the move from farms to factories. Learn about Muskegon’s role in the Second Great Migration and the contribution of African American and Latino workers in re-shaping Muskegon and America’s diverse cultural landscape.
Event Sponsored by RENK America & Hines Corp.
Free Community Day
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Stamps, Sugar, and Sacrifice: Rationing During WWII
Ration books and Scrap drives were two highly visible ways that civilians connected to the war effort. Join us to learn about popular ration recipes and share your family’s favorites. You can also try your hand at a scrap sorting challenge and learn about what materials around the home were needed to support the war effort and why.
Event Sponsored by RENK America & Hines Corp.
Free Community Day
Saturday, August 2, 2025
We Can Do It! Women in WWII
Rosie the Riveter is an iconic American Image. It represents the best of America on the Homefront in World War II. Thousands of women across the country and in the Muskegon, area entered the industrial workforce. Their efforts made Michigan the leading producer of war materials. Join us to commemorate the Rosies of Muskegon’s contribution and share your family stories.
Event Sponsored by RENK America & Eagle Alloy Inc.
Free Community Day
Saturday September 6, 2025
Air Raid Wardens & Blackout Drills: Civil Defense in WWII
Civil Defense committees sprang up around the country to train Americans about how to prevent sabotage and guard against air raids during World War II. Learn about local measures to protect the vital war work in Muskegon County and which factories made up the alert system. Try your hand at enemy plane identification and dive into the regulations for blackouts and fire prevention.
Event Sponsored by RENK America & Eagle Alloy Inc.
Free Community Day
Saturday October 4, 2025
From Battle field to Home Front: What Happened When Soldiers Came Home
The country faced an enormous challenge following the successful conclusion of World War II–how to reintegrate returning soldiers into a Post War economy. Learn about how the GI Bill transformed American education, housing and politics.
Event Sponsored by RENK America & Eagle Alloy Inc.