Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry

05/28/2026

05/25/2026

To those who gave their life in the name of service, and to their families, we pause today to say thank you.

All Lakeshore Museum Center sites will be closed today, Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Last week, we were proud to host the opening of our newest exhibit, “What’s the Station?” This exhibit celebrates Black media trailblazers from the 1960s to the present and highlights voices and stories from print, radio, and broadcasting. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening event. If you missed it, the exhibit is open during museum hours, Wednesday–Saturday from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

A very special thank you to our exhibit curators, Dr. Pamela Smith and Mr. Andrew Sims, for their dedication and hard work in bringing this exhibit to life. We also extend our gratitude to the many trailblazers who shared their experiences and helped tell this important story.

05/21/2026

Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for one free day each month! During the 2026 season, this series will focus on the theme of transportation.

Discover the many ways Muskegon County has moved people and products over time and how those connections helped our community grow.

Free to the public.

June 6: Trucking
July 18: Motorcycles and Bicycles
August 1: Rail Travel – Trains and more
September 5: Ships & Ports
October 3: Air Travel

This event is sponsored by Verplank, Hines Corp, and Swanson Pickle.

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

05/19/2026

✈️ A trip around Muskegon, right from the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry.

Experience flight from a small aircraft, learn about the Muskegon County Airport, see the airport beacon revolving, and more in our Muskegon Businesses exhibit.

Learn more and plan your visit today: lakeshoremuseum.org/muskegon-businesses

05/12/2026

Explore the vital contributions of the Black community in Muskegon in our new exhibit!

What’s the Station? Black Media in Greater Muskegon opens with a special event from 5:30-7:30 PM, Friday, May 15, at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry.

Since the 1940s, Black business owners, employees, volunteers, and churches have built media outlets that informed, connected, and uplifted the Muskegon community. In this exhibit, learn about the powerful role Black media has played in shaping communication, community, and culture.

lakeshoremuseum.org/event/whats-the-station-black-media-in-greater-muskegon-exhibit-opening

05/10/2026

🌸 Muskegon County moms: A free day of tours just for you!

This Mother’s Day, receive free admission to the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era. As a heartfelt thank you, all mothers will also receive a special complimentary gift.

When you arrive, check in at the City Barn (carriage house) behind the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Other visitors will pay normal admission.

Learn more: lakeshoremuseum.org/event/mothers-day-tours-free-for-muskegon-county-moms-5

05/07/2026

In this photo from 1922, Allo Diavolo can be seen riding a bicycle upside down on a loop-the-loop at Lake Michigan Park in Muskegon. A crowd stands on a wooden platform nearby, taking in the performance.

Explore Muskegon’s history and more in our online archive: 5091.sydneyplus.com/final/Portal/Default.aspx?lang=en-US

05/06/2026

🌷 Did you know this month in history, in May of 1929, the first Tulip Time Festival in Holland took place?

The idea for the festival originated from Holland High School teacher Lida Rogers. To celebrate the area’s Dutch heritage and the flower of the Netherlands, she envisioned the city blanketed in tulips every spring. The festival has now grown to a well-known weekend full of food, entertainment, and events.

Photo Credit: Lida Rogers, Holland Sentinel News

05/04/2026

We have two great reciprocal opportunities for Lakeshore Museum Center members during the month of May: free admission to Blandford Nature Center & Grand Rapids Art Museum!

Not a member yet, or want to learn more, visit our website for details: https://lakeshoremuseum.org/become-a-member-at-the-lakeshore-museum-center/