Experience the Hackley and Hume Homes after dark! Space is limited so get tickets soon. This event will run on the first Friday of every month through Oct. We can’t wait to see you After Dark! Purchase tix at eventbrite.com/e/after-dark-t…

On this day in Michigan history – On July 11, 1974, Gov. William Milliken signed the Endangered Species Act into law. Get a hands-on look at the wildlife that calls Muskegon home at lakeshoremuseum.org/habitats-galle…. Photo Credit: John J. Mosesso

Learn about Muskegon's past & present in the Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours. In July, the a.m. tour will be the Urban Renewal Tour and the p.m. tour will be the Historic Walking Tour. 🦣 July 14, 18 🦣 August 4, 15, 25, 29 Get tix: lakeshoremuseum.org/event/downtown…

Celebrate “Krismoose in July” with our very own Kris Moose, the mascot of the former Muskegon mall. He has left presents throughout the museum. Gather them all up and return them to Kris for a surprise! Learn more & get tix: lakeshoremuseum.org/event/krismoos…

The Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry hosts a special storytime. Each month, an artifact or two will be featured for young learners. This event will include a related storytime and a craft afterward that is STEM-focused! To sign-up, visit eventbrite.com/e/stem-storyti….

Attention history buffs! 📣 We are proud to offer "Muskegon History and Beyond with the Lakeshore Museum Center," a podcast that explores the people, places, and events that shaped Muskegon and beyond. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mus…

Do you have any Little Learners in your life? Little Learners, a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. 🦣July 27 🦣August 10 & 24 Get more info: lakeshoremuseum.org/event/little-l…

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On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, join our “Little Learners!” Our free literary-based program allows young children ages 0-4 to enjoy storytime and free play. Visit us at lakeshoremuseum.org/event/little-l… for more information.

History buffs, this one's for you! 🎧 Don't miss out on our incredible podcast: “Muskegon History and Beyond with the Lakeshore Museum Center”. Take a deep dive into the people, places, and events that made Muskegon the place it is today. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mus…

In this STEM-focused event at the Muskegon Heritage Museum, children ages 4-10 explore an artifact from the museum, listen to a story, & complete a challenge. Join us on August 17 from 10-10:45 a.m. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/stem-storyti….

Guilty or not guilty? You decide at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. August 18 from 5-6:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members. Space is limited. Learn more & get your tickets now at eventbrite.com/e/scandal-tick….

Bust out your boombox because we’re headed back to the 80s! In the 30th Annual Lumber Baron’s Ball, we’re heading Back To The Future. Join us on September 9 from 6:30-10 p.m. for a totally tubular time! Get more info & purchase tickets: lakeshoremuseum.org/event/back-to-….

Curious what all the Lakeshore Museum Center offers? We have an artifact database just for you. Search through our collections and recent additions to find your interests. Once you find what you’re looking for, come down and visit it to see it in person! 5091.sydneyplus.com/final/Portal/D…

Get ready to groove! The Lakeshore Museum invites you to the ultimate 80s party: "Back To The Future" at the 30th Annual Lumber Baron's Ball. Experience the magic of the past on September 9th from 6:30-10 p.m. Secure your spot: lakeshoremuseum.org/event/back-to-…

We heard you’re looking for fun September events. We’ve got it under control! 🎨September 2 - Tissue Paper Art 🦕September 9 - Dinosaurs 🔍September 16 - I-Try Scavenger Hunt 🐟September 23 - Michigan Fish 🌳September 30 - Autumn Tree Art Get more info lakeshoremuseum.org/calendar

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On this day… On August 29, 1925, drilling began in Michigan’s first oil field. The oil field, an area known as Deindorfer Woods, was discovered a week prior. Want to know more about the oil boom? Visit our Muskegon Oil Boom exhibit! Learn more: lakeshoremuseum.org/muskegon-oil-b….

Are you ready for a blast from the past? The 30th Annual Lumber Baron's Ball is going "Back To The Future" in an epic 80s-themed celebration! Join us on September 9th from 6:30-10 p.m. like it's 1985! Don't miss out - get your tickets now at lakeshoremuseum.org/event/back-to-….

This real photograph postcard shows McGraft Congregational Church on the northwest corner of Montgomery Avenue and McGraft Street, Muskegon, Michigan. The photo was taken during the 1930s. The church still stands today; it is the Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation.