In the late 1940s, urban renewal began as cities faced a decline in their downtown business districts and neighborhoods. More people moved to the suburbs, which caused downtown to struggle. Muskegon was no exception. Stroll down 1960s Western Avenue, visit the Muskegon Mall, and explore visions for the future of downtown Muskegon. Learn about Muskegon’s […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the third Saturday of each month. We are expanding our normal weekday sessions to provide a time for working parents and caregivers to experience this program with their little ones. “Little Learners” is a free […]
Stop into the museum to learn about some of our local birds who will be migrating back with the warming season. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
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. March 14, 28 April 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 13, 27 “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]
This night is all about our equine friends. Horses played a large role in transporting goods and people, and working on farms all throughout the county. Learn about the various jobs horses had in the past and meet a horse at the museum! Evergreen Stables will be bringing one of their horses for the public […]
They say April showers bring May flowers, so let's create a mini umbrella to keep us dry. Cut out circles and fold them into quarter pieces, then glue them to one another to form an umbrella cover. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of […]
This hour and a half program will invite 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 and then families will be welcome to explore the theme stations and the museum on their own. Before families […]
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. March 14, 28 April 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 13, 27 “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. […]
Tin punching is a skilled trade, artisan would work as an apprentice up to a journeyman. They created pieces that served a function as well as making them decorative in nature. Try your hand at creating your own piece of tin art. Once a month we will have a Sign-up Saturday Program. The programs will […]
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science on the third Saturday of each month. We are expanding our normal weekday sessions to provide a time for working parents and caregivers to experience this program with their little ones. “Little Learners” is a free […]
