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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- History isn't just something we preserve—it's something we create together July 31, 2026History isn't just something we preserve—it's something we create together. When you purchase a raffle ticket for Lumber Barons Ball: Night at the Museum, you're helping support the Lakeshore Museum Center's mission while giving yourself a chance to win! 💰$2,500 Grand Prize 💵$1,000 Prize 🎉Three $500 Prizes 🎫Tickets: $25 each or 5 for $100 Purchase […]
- Photos from Muskegon Museum of History & Science's post July 30, 2026Last night our programming team was honored to receive an award from the American Chemistry Society's ACS - Western Michigan Local Section for our work with them to host a family program during the 2025 National Chemistry Week. It was a well deserved fun night for our staff at LMCU Ballpark! (Feed generated with FetchRSS)