Lakeshore Museum Center

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Lakeshore Museum Center

430 W Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
Regions: Central
Phone: (231) 724-5524
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Description

The Lakeshore Museum Center has four sites in Muskegon and one site in Whitehall. The Natural and Cultural history of the area is explored at the Main Museum Site with exhibits featuring a life-sized mastodon, animal habitats, and hands-on galleries. At the nearby Hackley & Hume Historic Site, the homes of Muskegon's most well-known lumber barons are available for tours. The Victorian Era homes feature intricate wood carvings, stained glass windows, and period furnishings. At the Fire Barn Museum a half block away, historic fire fighting equipment is displayed. The story of life during the Great Depression is told next door at the Scolnik House of the Depression Era. Michigan's Heritage Park is located in Whitehall, just 20 minutes north of Muskegon. The living history park explores 10,000 years of Michigan history in a natural woodland setting. Walk along a paved half-mile trail for interactive experiences at a Native American Wigwam Village, Fur Trader's Post, 1900s Farmhouse, and more. The Main Museum is open year round and the other four locations from May through October. For hours and more information, visit the Museum website www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Amenities

  • Gift Shops
  • Restaurant(s) Nearby
  • Kid Friendly
  • Buses Welcome
  • Restrooms
Events
Mar
28 Thu

Little Learners: Play & Learn Spring 2024

10:00 am - 11:00 am
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.
Mar
30 Sat

March Saturdays: Four Seasons Craft

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
With the start of Spring, let’s take a moment to enjoy all the seasons by creating four scenes of a forest that showcases each of the seasons.
Apr
1 Mon

Spring Break Open House: STEM Center Revamp

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for an open house celebrating the newly updated STEM Center and looking at some science for the upcoming eclipse.
Apr
2 Tue

STEM Camp

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for an open house celebrating the newly updated STEM Center and looking at some science for the upcoming eclipse.
Apr
3 Wed

STEM Camp

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for an open house celebrating the newly updated STEM Center and looking at some science for the upcoming eclipse.
Apr
4 Thu

STEM Camp

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for an open house celebrating the newly updated STEM Center and looking at some science for the upcoming eclipse.
Apr
6 Sat

Sign-up Saturdays: Paper Making and Ink

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Recycling is important in order to conserve our resources. Learn how to take old paper and make it into new sheets, as well as how to create your own ink.
Apr
9 Tue

Homeschool Days

10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Apr
11 Thu

Little Learners: Play & Learn Spring 2024

10:00 am - 11:00 am
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.
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