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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!

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

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

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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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  • Mona View Cemetery May 6, 2026
    At times, Mona View Cemetery has been one of the area's most beautiful cemeteries. It has also had the title of one of the area's most neglected. Listen in to learn about the ups and downs of this burial ground. https://open.spotify.com/episode/48jabHRYO39kwhBGdlxcpb?si=mEUGNJqQShG31yEJ9IVJrQ Muskegon History and Beyond with the Lakeshore Museum Center · Episode(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
  • Come visit us for the “From Here to There Exhibit” before it’s too late! May 6, 2026
    Come visit us for the “From Here to There Exhibit” before it’s too late! Exhibit closes on May 9. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
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