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!
SAVE THE DATE:
Lumber Barons Ball Presents
Night at the Museum
October 3, 2026
OUR SITES
HACKLEY & HUME
HISTORIC SITE
SCOLNIK HOUSE OF
THE DEPRESSION ERA
FIRE BARN
MUSEUM
OUR
COLLECTION
The Lumber Barons Ball presents: Night at the Museum Raffle is officially underway!
Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100
Cash Prizes include: $2,500 Grand Prize / $1,000 Second Prize / Three $500 Prizes
Winners will be drawn during Lumber Barons Ball on Saturday, October 3, between 6:30–9:00 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.
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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