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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- Last chance to catch Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science! September 10, 2026Last chance to catch Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond at the Muskegon Museum of History & Science! Since May, families have been following Nature Cat outdoors for muddy discoveries, backyard investigations, and hands-on fun. And the adventure wraps up September 12! Free for Muskegon County residents, $5 for non-residents. Catch it before it's gone! lakeshoremuseum.org/nature-cat/ […]
- Photos from Muskegon Museum of History & Science's post September 9, 2026We are excited to once again partner with Michigan Irish Music Festival to run the Wee Ones area! Come down and see us for a fun craft, scavenger hunt, and more! Admission for kids 12 and under is free! The tent will be open: Friday, Sept. 18, 6-8pm Saturday, Sept. 19, Noon-6:30pm Sunday, Sept. 20, […]