It's World Turtle Day! Celebrate with us by decorating 3-D paper turtles and tortoises while learning facts and differences between these two species. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by: This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT […]
This hour and a half program will invite homeschooling 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 to each theme and then families will be welcome to explore the activity stations and the museum on […]
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days. All will be held at 4:30 pm in the MMHS Auditorium. February 23 March 23 April 27 May 18 June 22 August 24 September 28 October 26 November 23 December 10 – Location TBD
As we move into Spring, there will be more and more insects, especially butterflies fluttering about. When butterflies land, they can be hard to see thanks to camouflage. That's to protect them from predators. Stop in to color and camouflage your own butterflies. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays. “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 story time and free play with themed […]
When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way, learn about the trains, trolleys, depots, car dealerships, and […]
Friction is a force resisting the relative motion of two surfaces in contact. We’ll be experimenting with cars in a race on ramps of different materials. Test out sliding items across different textures to see which are easy and difficult to move on. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free […]
When did the first airport appear in Muskegon? Why did Muskegonites riot and destroy streetcars? How was the Interurban line received? Join us as we travel around downtown Muskegon talking about the various ways people of the past got from here to there. Along the way, learn about the trains, trolleys, depots, car dealerships, and […]
The Museum is once again participating in the STEAM Along the Lakeshore event, alongside many other organizations downtown. Stop by our location to make your own glider out of straws and paper loops. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by: This activity is supported by […]
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days. All will be held at 4:30 pm in the MMHS Auditorium. February 23 March 23 April 27 May 18 June 22 August 24 September 28 October 26 November 23 December 10 – Location TBD
