Muskegon Museum of History & Science Closing at 3 PM

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

Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Holiday Tea Event - SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT Celebrate the season with an elegant Holiday Tea at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site! Dress festively and join us for a charming afternoon tea. Enjoy tea, coffee, and lemonade served with tasty morsels and sweet treats. Your ticket includes the tea event, a h......More

SOLD OUT Celebrate the season with an elegant Holiday Tea at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site! Dress festively and join us for a charming afternoon tea. Enjoy tea, coffee, and lemonade served with tasty morsels and sweet treats. Your ticket includes the tea event, a holiday-themed presentation, and a tour of the Hackley and Hume Houses, beautifully decorated for the season. Space is limited, so be sure to secure your tickets today! When you arrive, check in at the City Barn (carriage house) behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Free parking is available on Webster Avenue and 6th Street. $15 for non-Members$12 for Members$7 for Kids under 12 Register here: bit.ly/HolidayTeaEvent

Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

December Saturdays: Science Experiment! Crystal Suncatcher

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 program......More

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:

Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Holiday Tours 2025

Kickoff the holiday season with joy at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses! Join us on Saturday, Nov 29 from 3pm-7pm for an evening filled with creativity–design your own ornaments and postcards snap a cozy photo in a carriage, and explore the beautifully decorated homes......More

Kickoff the holiday season with joy at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses! Join us on Saturday, Nov 29 from 3pm-7pm for an evening filled with creativity–design your own ornaments and postcards snap a cozy photo in a carriage, and explore the beautifully decorated homes. Help us choose the Best-Decorated Room! Your admission includes 2 FREE voting tickets to cast your vote. Additional tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5. Voting runs through Dec 28! Be part of this cherished holiday tradition dating back to 1972! All dates are walk-through tours where visitors can experience the houses decorated for the Holidays. Additional holiday tour dates:December 6 from 3-7 pmDecember 13 from 3-7 pmDecember 20 from 3-7 pmDecember 27 from 3-7 pmDecember 28 from 3-7 pm Normal Admission Prices:Adults $12Seniors (65 +) $10Kids (3-12) $5 No registration required. Tickets are available at the door.

Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Homeschool Days - Food Science

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 exp......More

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 their own. Schedule: 10:00 – 10:10 Check in families/open explore10:10 – Big Group Introduction in Auditorium10:15-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration.Themes: September 18:  Fire Fighting History in Muskegon @The Fire BarnOctober 14:  Prehistoric Hunting & Life @Muskegon Museum of Business & IndustryNovember 11:  Changes in Home TechnologyDecember 9: Food ScienceJanuary 20:  Michigan, the Glaciers, and the Ice AgeFebruary 17:  From Here to ThereMarch 17:  Historic Dirty JobsApril 14: Nature in Your BackyardMay 19:  The Power of WaterYou must register via Zeffy to participate.  Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homeschool-days-25-26-november-and-december If no tickets are available please click this link: https://bit.ly/HomeschoolWaitlist, to be taken to the waitlist. Be sure to choose the correct dates you wish to be on the list.  

Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Littler Learners Play & Learn

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......More

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 to join us for story time and free play with themed activities.  Registration is required but there is no charge for this program.     All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings. This program will run for 50-60 minutes, 15-20 for an organized storytime, and the rest for free play and a craft.  During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more! Our themes for this year will be: September/October:  Imagination9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23 November:  Lakeshore Little Read11/13 December:  Fun in the Snow12/11 January/February:  Color1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26 March/April:  Sorting3/12, 3/26, 4/23 May/June:  Nature5/14, 5/28, 6/11, 6/25 We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts and activities to do. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/play-and-learn-fall-25-spring

Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

LMC Board of Directors Meeting

The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days. All will be held at 4:30pm in the MMHS Auditorium. January 27 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome.Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89978732994?pwd=sI9UwZf......More

The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Board of Directors Meetings will take place on the following days. All will be held at 4:30pm in the MMHS Auditorium. January 27 – Annual Meeting of the Membership, public welcome.Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89978732994?pwd=sI9UwZfBNwMwat7dcVujqVzQv7grYa.1February 24March 24April 28May 19June 23July – no meetingAugust 25September 22October 27November 24December 11

Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Closed for Staff Training

All Lakeshore Museum Center Sites are closed today, December 12, for all staff training. Thank you for understanding!

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Winter Opening - Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry

Looking to get out of the house on a December Saturday? Be a hometown tourist and visit the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry for our special Saturday opening on 12/13 from 11am to 4pm. Regular admission rates apply–members and children 12 & under: free, a......More

Looking to get out of the house on a December Saturday? Be a hometown tourist and visit the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry for our special Saturday opening on 12/13 from 11am to 4pm. Regular admission rates apply–members and children 12 & under: free, adults and seniors: $5

Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W Western Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

December Saturdays: Paper - Tube Houses Craft

Following World War II, housing was in such great demand that many neighborhoods were built cookie cutter style. A type of housing development in which multiple similar houses are built. We will create our own cookie cutter villages with recycled paper tubes. Free for m......More

Following World War II, housing was in such great demand that many neighborhoods were built cookie cutter style. A type of housing development in which multiple similar houses are built. We will create our own cookie cutter villages with recycled paper tubes. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county. These free family programs are underwritten by:

Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Holiday Tours 2025

Kickoff the holiday season with joy at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses! Join us on Saturday, Nov 29 from 3pm-7pm for an evening filled with creativity–design your own ornaments and postcards snap a cozy photo in a carriage, and explore the beautifully decorated homes......More

Kickoff the holiday season with joy at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses! Join us on Saturday, Nov 29 from 3pm-7pm for an evening filled with creativity–design your own ornaments and postcards snap a cozy photo in a carriage, and explore the beautifully decorated homes. Help us choose the Best-Decorated Room! Your admission includes 2 FREE voting tickets to cast your vote. Additional tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5. Voting runs through Dec 28! Be part of this cherished holiday tradition dating back to 1972! All dates are walk-through tours where visitors can experience the houses decorated for the Holidays. Additional holiday tour dates:December 6 from 3-7 pmDecember 13 from 3-7 pmDecember 20 from 3-7 pmDecember 27 from 3-7 pmDecember 28 from 3-7 pm Normal Admission Prices:Adults $12Seniors (65 +) $10Kids (3-12) $5 No registration required. Tickets are available at the door.

Hackley & Hume Historic Site, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States