MUSEUMS MAKE YOU
CURIOUS.
The Muskegon Historic Sites are guaranteed to make you smile! Open for tours May through October, the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and Scolnik House of the Depression Era House welcome guests for specialty tours, engaging programming, and special events throughout the season. See the calendar for more information!
OUR HISTORIC SITES
HACKLEY & HUME
HISTORIC SITE
FIRE BARN
MUSEUM
SCOLNIK HOUSE OF
THE DEPRESSION ERA
THE HACKLEY & HUME HISTORIC SITE
Visit the Queen Anne style Victorian homes of Muskegon Lumber Barons Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume. The Hackley House, interpreted to 1890, shows what life was like for one of Muskegon’s most well-known citizens. The Hume House, interpreted to 1920, shows the life of a wealthy family after the lumbering era. Inside The City Barn, you’ll find more exhibit space as well as a gift shop.
MASTODONS ARE ON THE LOOSE IN MUSKEGON!
Mini Mastodons are on the loose and hiding around Downtown Muskegon. Stop into the Lakeshore Museum Center to pick up our Scavenger Hunt Brochure and follow the clues to find all 20!
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- 🌟 Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers! May 17, 2026🌟 Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers! 🌟 As we kick off another exciting season, we want to take a moment to recognize the heart of the Historic Sites, our amazing volunteers. From leading tours and supporting programs to helping behind the scenes, your time, passion, and dedication make everything we do possible. This photo […]
- 🎉 It’s Hackley Day Celebration! May 16, 2026🎉 It’s Hackley Day Celebration! Join Us Tonight! 🎉 The celebration is happening today, and you won’t want to miss it! 🕓 4–7 PM 🎶 Live music from Burnished Brass 🍦 Sweet treats from Yodel’s Frozen Yogurt 🏡 Walk-through tours of the historic homes 🎈 Fun activities for the whole family Grab your friends and […]