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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- The rose-breasted grosbeak can be found all over Muskegon County August 21, 2026The rose-breasted grosbeak can be found all over Muskegon County. This specimen was collected from a private yard off Old Channel Trail and Dowling Street. It is currently on display in the Muskegon County History Gallery. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
- Do you like working with your hands? August 20, 2026Do you like working with your hands? Are you good at problem solving and coming up with creative solutions? You might be the perfect fit as our new part-time Exhibit Tech! Check out the full listing on our website: https://lakeshoremuseum.org/work-with-us/ (Feed generated with FetchRSS)