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!
NATURE CAT: BACKYARD & BEYOND
EXHIBIT RUNNING May 30 – September 12, 2026
Tally Ho! An Adventure Awaits! Join Nature Cat and his friends for a wild journey of discovery at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science. This immersive exhibit, Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond, invites explorers of all ages to dive into the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of their favorite backyard adventurer.
OUR SITES
HACKLEY & HUME
HISTORIC SITE
SCOLNIK HOUSE OF
THE DEPRESSION ERA
FIRE BARN
MUSEUM
OUR
COLLECTION
SAVE THE DATE:
Lumber Barons Ball Presents
Night at the Museum
October 3, 2026
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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- Two episodes, one theme: trash doesn't have to be trash July 8, 2026Two episodes, one theme: trash doesn't have to be trash. We're screening a pair of Nature Cat episodes about recycling this Friday, then turning what we learn into actual bird feeders made from recycled materials. Popcorn's on us, but bring your own drink. Friday, July 10, 4:30–6 PM. No registration needed. Free for Muskegon County […]
- Photos from Muskegon Museum of History & Science's post July 7, 2026Every Saturday in July, the museum turns into something a little different. July 11: trace Michigan's growth through historic maps, from the Revolution to the mineral boom that built our state. July 18: Nature Cat pays us a visit for Nature Cat Day July 25: a museum-wide bingo hunt where the clues are zoomed-in mystery […]