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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!

FROM HERE TO THERE

EXHIBIT RUNNING February 7, 2026 – May 9, 2026

Don’t miss our newest hands-on family exhibit, From Here to There! This interactive experience invites visitors of all ages to explore the forces, motion, and mechanics that help move people and things across land, sea, and air.

OUR SITES

MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF HISTORY & SCIENCE

Free for Muskegon County Residents!

HACKLEY & HUME
HISTORIC SITE

SCOLNIK HOUSE OF
THE DEPRESSION ERA

FIRE BARN
MUSEUM

MUSKEGON HERITAGE MUSEUM OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Our Museums merged June 2020!

OUR
COLLECTION

We Could Use Some Shelf Help.
our storage space is running out! With your help, we can ensure our history is not just remembered, but protected.

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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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  • This photo reminds us of all the summer fun we’ve been missing during the winter months March 26, 2026
    This photo reminds us of all the summer fun we’ve been missing during the winter months. Taken sometime circa 1950s-1960s, this postcard shows people riding a Mac Wood’s Dune Scooter in Mears, Michigan. Historic postcards, photos, and more from the Muskegon area and beyond can be found in Lakeshore Museum Center’s online archive: lakeshoremuseum.org/archive-and-collection. (Feed […]
  • Photos from Muskegon Museum of History & Science's post March 24, 2026
    We've got three opportunities to immerse yourself in Muskegon County history this week! March 25 and 28th will be our Planes, Trains & Automobiles Walking Tour throughout downtown, and March 26th is a talking on "Shaping the Landscape: W. MI's Environmental History" at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry. Learn more and register […]
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