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MUSEUMS MAKE YOU ...

Wonder, imagine, adventurous, brave and more! When you visit our museums, you take a 400 million year journey that explores Muskegon County’s rich history with exciting exhibits, hands-on activities and a variety of programs across multiple historic sites. Come let our museums make you smile!

OUR SITES

MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF HISTORY & SCIENCE

Free for Muskegon County Residents!

HACKLEY & HUME
HISTORIC SITE

SCOLNIK HOUSE OF
THE DEPRESSION ERA

FIRE BARN
MUSEUM

MUSKEGON HERITAGE MUSEUM OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Our Museums merged June 2020!

OUR
COLLECTION

URBAN RENEWAL

Stroll down 1960s Western Ave., throw a penny in the fountain of the 1980s Muskegon Mall, and visit our hometown celebrity: Kris Moose! Learn about the revitalization of Muskegon in the q970s, the decline of the mall, and the new developments underway in downtown Muskegon today.

Exhibit running June 16, 2023 – May 11, 2024

MASTODONS ARE ON THE LOOSE IN MUSKEGON!

Mini Mastodons are on the loose and hiding around Downtown Muskegon. Stop in to the Muskegon Museum of History & Science to pick up our Scavenger Hunt Brochure and follow the clues to find all 20!

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  • Photos from Muskegon Museum of History & Science's post April 19, 2024
    ✨✨✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jan! ✨✨✨ Jan is a wonderful volunteer in our STEM Center! She can be found helping with Maker Space creations, building Legos, and racing cars! Thank you, Jan, for giving our STEM guests a great experience! #volunteerappreciationmonth #volunteerappreciation #weappreciateyou #lakeshoremuseumcenter #museumvolunteer #STEMCenter If you are interested in volunteering with the Lakeshore […]
  • In a few weeks, Muskegon Civic Theatre is presenting the musical Ragtime. Among the historical figures in the show is Booker T. ... April 18, 2024
    In a few weeks, Muskegon Civic Theatre is presenting the musical Ragtime. Among the historical figures in the show is Booker T. Washington. Did you know he spoke in Muskegon? On December 30, 1901, Booker T. Washington addressed a capacity crowd at the dedication of a new auditorium for the Hackley Manual Training School. Washington […]
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