All LMC Sites Closed

All Lakeshore Museum Center sites are closed today, May 26, for Memorial Day.

Hackley Attic Escape Room

Step into the Hackley House like never before! The mysterious Hackley Attic awaits you and your friends, ready to challenge you with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Can you escape in just 80 minutes while uncovering the rich history of Muskegon? This unforgettable adventur......More

Step into the Hackley House like never before! The mysterious Hackley Attic awaits you and your friends, ready to challenge you with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Can you escape in just 80 minutes while uncovering the rich history of Muskegon? This unforgettable adventure is limited to 10 guests per session, 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. TICKETS:  $20 for members & $25 for non-members Register here: bit.ly/EscapeHackleyAttic

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

May Saturdays: Riddle Hunt

Let’s stimulate our brains with some riddles. Piece together clues in each sentence to identify different animals found in our Habitat gallery. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

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

Hackley Attic Escape Room

Step into the Hackley House like never before! The mysterious Hackley Attic awaits you and your friends, ready to challenge you with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Can you escape in just 80 minutes while uncovering the rich history of Muskegon? This unforgettable adventur......More

Step into the Hackley House like never before! The mysterious Hackley Attic awaits you and your friends, ready to challenge you with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Can you escape in just 80 minutes while uncovering the rich history of Muskegon? This unforgettable adventure is limited to 10 guests per session, 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. TICKETS:  $20 for members & $25 for non-members Register here: bit.ly/EscapeHackleyAttic

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

Old Heart Movie Premiere Event at Mona Shores High School

This spring, join us as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of European Liberation, with the Muskegon premiere of Old Heart. Adapted from Peter Ferry’s award-winning novel, Old Heart tells the story of Tom Johnson, an American soldier who is part of the Allied liberation ......More

This spring, join us as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of European Liberation, with the Muskegon premiere of Old Heart. Adapted from Peter Ferry’s award-winning novel, Old Heart tells the story of Tom Johnson, an American soldier who is part of the Allied liberation of the Southern Netherlands in the fall of 1944. He works with a Jewish translator, Sarah van Praag, to smuggle food and supplies to starving residents of northern cities trapped behind Nazi lines. They also fall in love. Sixty years later, in the summer of 2005, Tom foils his family’s plan to move him to an assisted living facility by taking a flight to the Netherlands. He is determined to find Sarah again, the love of his life. Old Heart is unrated and suitable for children 12 and older. There are no war scenes or violence in this film. For more information please email the producer at rogerdrapoport@me.com Tickets: $20.00. Register here: Zeffy Link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/old-heart-movie-premier To learn more visit: https://www.rogerrapoport.com/oldheartmovie To view the trailer visit: https://vimeo.com/1033674578/2b9527d240?share=copy Following the film, join us for a Q&A session with Zaneta Adams, previous Director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and actress in the movie. Thank you to our event sponsors: Howmet Aerospace Foundation, Nexes Realty, and Gary Nelund – State Farm Insurance

Mona Shores High School, 1121 Seminole Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States

After Dark Tour

Have you ever explored history after the sun sets? Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site After Dark! This unique evening tour invites you to discover the homes in a whole new light. Learn about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and life duri......More

Have you ever explored history after the sun sets? Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site After Dark! This unique evening tour invites you to discover the homes in a whole new light. Learn about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and life during the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Gather your friends or family and join us for this unforgettable after-hours adventure! Space is limited, so secure your tickets today! 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, $10 for members Register here: bit.ly/TourAfterDark

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

MHM Free Community Days - June: The War that Moved a Nation

Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for one day each month where we are open free to the public. This year our overarching theme is commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Each of these Saturdays will have a different theme to......More

Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for one day each month where we are open free to the public. This year our overarching theme is commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Each of these Saturdays will have a different theme to highlight our collection and Muskegon’s contributions to the war effort. Saturday, May 3rd – The Music That Won the War Popular music helped keep up morale for soldiers and civilians alike during World War II. Sample some of the sounds of the war effort and learn how Muskegon’s own Brunswick Corporation contributed to the music industry. Saturday, June 7th – The War that Moved a Nation World War II ushered in major changes to American society. Labor shortages and new industrial opportunities accelerated the move from farms to factories. Learn about Muskegon’s role in the Second Great Migration and the contribution of African American and Latino workers in re-shaping Muskegon and America’s diverse cultural landscape. Saturday, July 5th – Stamps, Sugar, and Sacrifice: Rationing During WWII Ration books and Scrap drives were two highly visible ways that civilians connected to the war effort. Join us to learn about popular ration recipes and share your family’s favorites. You can also try your hand at a scrap sorting challenge and learn about what materials around the home were needed to support the war effort and why. Saturday, August 2nd- We Can Do It! Women in WWII Rosie the Riveter is an iconic American Image. It represents the best of America on the Homefront in World War II. Thousands of women across the country and in the Muskegon, area entered the industrial workforce.Their efforts made Michigan the leading producer of war materials. Join us to commemorate the Rosies of Muskegon’s contribution and share your family stories. Saturday, September 6th – Air Raid Wardens & Blackout Drills: Civil Defense in WWII Civil Defense committees sprang up around the country to train Americans about how to prevent sabotage and guard against air raids during World War II. Learn about local measures to protect the vital war work in Muskegon County and which factories made up the alert system. Try your hand at enemy plane identification and dive into the regulations for blackouts and fire prevention. Saturday, October 4th – From Battlefield to Homefront: What Happened When Soldiers Came Home The country faced an enormous challenge following the successful conclusion of World War II–how to reintegrate returning soldiers into a Post War economy. Learn about how the GI Bill transformed American education, housing and politics. Thanks to our June sponsors:   

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

June Saturdays: Circle Collage

Let’s create a colorful collage out of circles. Trace different sized circles over the paper with some overlapping as you go, then fill in each circle with a variety of colors. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

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

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

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 fo......More

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 this program participants will be invited to join us for a 15-20 minute organized story time followed by free play. Registration via Zeffy is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/e4967880-0e8c-4e8c-9f98-19b74b521a7b This program will run for 50-60 minutes. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more!  We will have a free book for families to take home as well as special crafts.Our themes for this session will be:Sept/Oct: DinosaursNov: Mini & Little Read of the LakeshoreDec: WinterJan/Feb: FeelingsMarch/April: ReptilesMay/June: People Movers Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.

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

All Access Tour

Have you ever wondered what lies behind closed doors? Join us for a special All Access Tour and explore areas of the Hackley & Hume Houses rarely seen by visitors. Discover hidden spaces like attics, basements, and porches – places not included in the classic tour. Alon......More

Have you ever wondered what lies behind closed doors? Join us for a special All Access Tour and explore areas of the Hackley & Hume Houses rarely seen by visitors. Discover hidden spaces like attics, basements, and porches – places not included in the classic tour. Along the way, enjoy fascinating stories about the Hackley and Hume families, learn about exciting restoration projects, and hear the latest research discoveries that bring these historic homes to life. Space is limited, so secure your tickets today! 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. $20 for non-members, $15 for members Register here: bit.ly/AllAccessTour

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

Knit in Public Day

Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for National Knit in Public Day. Did you know that Muskegon County had at least 4 knitting mills that produced knit goods for our area? Also, during WWI &WWII the city of Muskegon contributed to war effort......More

Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for National Knit in Public Day. Did you know that Muskegon County had at least 4 knitting mills that produced knit goods for our area? Also, during WWI &WWII the city of Muskegon contributed to war efforts by knitting items for soldiers and refugees. Bring your current knitting (or crochet) project down to the museum and get free admission. We will have information available about the historic knitting mills and wartime knitting efforts. You can even take our vintage hand crank knitting machine for a spin. Spaces will be available for you to knit (or crochet) with friends old (and new). No reservations needed.  

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

June Saturdays: Pop-up Learning - Michigan Fish

Our Great Lakes house a variety of life. Stop by to see fish fossils from our prehistoric saltwater past, some present day taxidermied freshwater species, and learn about the Arctic Grayling that are presently being reintroduced. Free for members and Muskegon county res......More

Our Great Lakes house a variety of life. Stop by to see fish fossils from our prehistoric saltwater past, some present day taxidermied freshwater species, and learn about the Arctic Grayling that are presently being reintroduced. Free for members and Muskegon county residents, $5 for out-of-county.

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