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    Muskegon Museum of History and Science

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    430 W. Clay Ave
    Muskegon,MI49440United States
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    Phone 231-722-0278

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    • December 2025

    • Thu 11

      Littler Learners Play & Learn

      December 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday Play & Learn
      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 Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday, 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 this program participants will be invited […]

    • Tue 9

      Homeschool Days – Food Science

      December 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Homeschool Days
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      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 […]

    • Sat 6

      December Saturdays: Science Experiment! Crystal Suncatcher

      December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      When we combine different substances, we get a variety of reactions. Water has three states, as solid, liquid, and gas. What happens if we mix it as a liquid with epsom salt? Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by:

    • Fri 5

      Muskegon Museum of History & Science Closing at 3 PM

      December 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      The Muskegon Museum of History and Science will be closing at 3 PM on Friday, December 5, for special programming. We appreciate your understanding!

    • November 2025

    • Sat 29

      November Saturdays: Stuffed Animal Workshop

      November 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      Using cardboard, build an accessory for a stuffed animal. Your creativity and the museum tools, could build a bed, house, or other cardboard creation for your stuffed friend. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by:

    • Mon 24

      LMC Board of Directors Meeting

      November 24, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm LMC Board of Directors Meeting
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days in 2025 at 4:30pm in the MMHS Auditorium.

    • Sat 22

      November Saturdays: Pop-up Program: Wigwams

      November 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      Wigwams are a domed structure that are around 8-20 feet in diameter. Native Americans lived in them year round in Michigan. Learn about how they were constructed and try to craft one as a small group. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by:

    • Fri 21

      Friday Family Fun Night – Flashlight Fun

      November 21, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      Bring your flashlight to the museum, or use one provided, and explore the museum in the dark! Join us for some black light fun as we examine what secrets rocks and animals hold in the right light, and look at fun ways light can be changed with color filters. $5 for out of county, free […]

    • Sat 15

      November Saturdays: Fur Trade

      November 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

      Early French and English settlers set up many trade posts around Michigan. These posts traded with Native Americans living here for furs in exchange for goods. Join us to make your own trades and see how their trades functioned. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten […]

    • Thu 13

      Littler Learners Play & Learn

      November 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday Play & Learn
      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 Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursday, 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 this program participants will be invited […]

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    430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
    PH 231.722.0278

    MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF HISTORY & SCIENCE HOURS

    Mon-Fri: 10:00am–4:00pm
    Sat: 12:00pm–4:00pm
    Sun: CLOSED

    484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
    PH 231.722.7578

    MUSKEGON HISTORIC SITE HOURS

    May – October

    Mon: 10:00am–4:00pm
    Tues & Wed: CLOSED
    Thurs-Sat: 10:00am–4:00pm
    Sun: 1:00pm–4:00pm

    561 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
    PH 231.722.1363

    MUSKEGON HERITAGE MUSEUM OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY HOURS

    May – October  
    Wed – Sat: 11:00am–4:00pm
    Sun – Tues: CLOSED

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