A natural and cultural museum with a focus on the history of Muskegon County.
Experience 10,000 years of history in the Coming to the Lakes Gallery or watch videos in the Voices of Muskegon Gallery. Hands-on activities will captivate children in the Body Works Gallery and Science Center. Learn about Michigan's habitats and the animals and plants that call them home in the Habitat Gallery. Take time to visit the Museum Store to shop for unique gifts and books on local and Michigan history. The Museum is open weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturdays from Noon to 4 pm (Nov.. - April) and 10 am to 4 pm (May - October).
Keywords: history, videos, Muskegon, hand on, habitats, science, children, shop, gifts, books
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Lakeshore Museum Center has been business since 1937.
What is your primary product or service?
We operate four sites in Muskegon and a new park in Whitehall. The Lakeshore Museum Center explores the natural and cultural history of our area. At the nearby Scolnik House of the Depression Era and Fire Barn Museum, the stories of life during the Depression Era and the history of firefighting are told. The Hackley & Hume Historic Site features the restored homes of Muskegon's most well known lumber barons. Michigan's Heritage Park in Whitehall will explore 10,000 years of Michigan history in a natural woodland setting.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The Fire Barn Museum is one of four sites operated by the Lakeshore Museum Center.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The Fire Barn Museum is located at 510 W. Clay Avenue near Sixth Street in Muskegon.
What are your hours of operation?
The Lakeshore Museum Center is open weekdays from 9:30 to 4:30 and Saturdays from Noon to 4 pm
The Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and Scolnik House of the Depression Era are CLOSED for the season and will reopen in May 2016. Michigan's Heritage Park in Whitehall is also CLOSED for the season and will reopen for tours in May 2016.