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Mid-Winter Break – Grandparents Day Out!

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

Are you watching someone decades younger than you during mid-winter break? Spend part of the break at the Museum! We will have extra activities throughout the museum including conversation stations to compare childhood then and now, technology & toys of years past, and more. Grandparents, Great-Aunts and Uncles, older neighbors and friends are all welcome. […]

Event Series Homeschool Days

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. Stations will […]

February Saturdays: Lumber Markings: Make and Take

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

In this family activity, learn why log marks were created and then create and take home your own mini marked log. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

Event Series Little Learners Play & Learn: Time

Little Learners Play & Learn Fall ’24 – Spring ‘25

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, except November & December which will be the 2nd Thursdays only. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During […]

Event Series Coffee with Classmates

Coffee with Classmates

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

Coffee with Classmates Join the Lakeshore Museum Center to reminisce with materials from our collections and archives for each school. Drop in on your school’s date below for coffee, snacks, and memories with classmates. You are also welcome to bring your own yearbooks and photos to share. Dates: February 12th: Mona Shores February 21st: Reeths-Puffer […]

Home Front Heroes Exhibit Opening: Open House

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

This year marks the 80th anniversary since the end of World War II, and we’re thrilled to invite you to our special exhibit, Home Front Heroes. This exhibit honors the incredible contributions of Muskegon County businesses and residents who played a vital role in the war effort from home. From manufacturing essential wartime goods to […]

February Saturdays: Tissue Paper Kites

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

In honor of National Kite Flying Day, we’ll be creating our own kites with straws and tissue paper! Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

February Saturdays: Robots

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

Explore a few of the robots the museum has to offer. Navigate a maze with the Code and Go Mouse. Take Dash bot for a whirl and use it to create an art piece. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

January Saturdays: Devonian Fossils

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

Learn about Michigan’s early years in the Devonian Period through fossils. You’ll be able to check out some of our hands-on prehistoric critters from the collection. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.