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Urban Renewal Exhibit

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

In the late 1940s, urban renewal began as cities faced a decline in their downtown business districts and neighborhoods. More people moved to the suburbs, which caused downtown to struggle. Muskegon was no exception. Stroll down 1960s Western Avenue, visit the Muskegon Mall, and explore visions for the future of downtown Muskegon. Learn about Muskegon’s […]

December Saturdays: Mini Yarn Ornament Hats

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Create a cozy ornament to add to your decorations or as a gift. Wrap yarn all the way around a cardboard circle and tie it off into a puff ball on top. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Homeschool Days

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

This hour and a half program will invite families to explore the museum with activities at a variety of age levels around our monthly theme/topic. We will have time as a large group for an introduction and then families will be welcome to explore the theme stations and the museum on their own. Before families […]

Muskegon Mall Madness

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Missed it the first time around? Join us for even more Mall Madness inside the museum. This game isn’t just any mall – the old downtown Muskegon Mall is your destination for this game! Join your team to be the first to complete your shopping list through stores like Hardy Herpolsheimers, Steketee’s, Circus World and […]

Muskegon Museum of History & Science is Closed Today

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

The Muskegon Museum of History & Science is closed today, December 8, for staff training. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

December Saturdays: Lumber Markings

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

During the lumbering boom, marking logs was a very important job. Learn why and create your own mark fora logging company. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Event Series Little Learners Play & Learn: Time

Little Learners: Play & Learn Fall/Winter 2023 – Winter

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program participants will be invited to join us for a […]

December Saturdays: 3D Skier

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Select one of our winter characters, glue them onto a set of popsicle stick skies with toothpick poles and send them to go down the slopes. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

December Saturdays: Riddle Hunt

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Let’s stimulate our brains with some riddles. Piece together clues in each sentence to identify different animals found in our Habitat gallery. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

Winter Open House

Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Join us for a fun open house examining Native Americans in West Michigan.We will be looking at some of the activities they would have done in the winter, and you will get a chance to make and take your own game pieces for a game called pugasaing. Visitors will also get a chance to learn […]