Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry

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Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry The Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry is a part of the Lakeshore Museum Center. For more information go to www.lakeshoremuseum.org

The Museums collection includes informational exhibits, artifacts and photos pertaining to Muskegon's industries, historic homes and businesses. We have two working steam engines with a working line shaft. A Brunswick working pinsetter, Spring Winding Machine, and over 80 other companies represented in exhibits.

Free Residents' Days at the Muskegon Heritage Museum! Muskegon County residents, this one's for you! Admission to the Mu...
10/09/2026

Free Residents' Days at the Muskegon Heritage Museum!

Muskegon County residents, this one's for you!

Admission to the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry is free every Saturday in October, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Step inside and explore the stories of the people, businesses, and innovations that built Muskegon. It's a great outing for families, history buffs, and curious kids.

Our first Free Residents' Day is tomorrow, Saturday, October 3, so bring your family and friends and stop by!

🔦 Exhibit Spotlight: Muskegon Brewery🔦 Did you know Muskegon had its own thriving brewery scene? The Muskegon Brewery op...
10/01/2026

🔦 Exhibit Spotlight: Muskegon Brewery🔦

Did you know Muskegon had its own thriving brewery scene? The Muskegon Brewery operated from 1877–1957 on Brewery Hill, the former site of Cole's Bakery. Over the years, the location saw several chapters: Grand Rapids Brewery bottled b**r there from 1935–1946, followed by Goebel from 1946–1957.

Here's a fun fact: Muskegon was one of only two places in the entire USA that bottled Guinness B**r! 🍺

Come learn more about Muskegon's brewing history at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry!

lakeshoremuseum.org/muskegon-brewing-co

Step into a candlelit evening of Victorian death and remembrance at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.The Obituary Tour...
09/29/2026

Step into a candlelit evening of Victorian death and remembrance at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site.

The Obituary Tour uncovers the rich stories and history of those who once called these homes their own.

📅 October 16 & 17, 2026
Session 1: 6:30–8:00pm | Session 2: 8:30–10:00pm

$25 for non-members / $20 for members.

Check in at the City Barn (carriage house) between the Hackley and Hume Houses. Free parking on Webster Ave & 6th Street.

Spaces are limited, so grab your tickets now!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/obituary-tour-2

09/25/2026

On this day in Lakeshore Museum Center history —

The very first Lumber Barons Ball was held on September 25, 1993!

More than 30 years later, the tradition continues. This year's event, Night at the Museum, is right around the corner on October 3.

Have you gotten your tickets yet? lakeshoremuseum.org/night-at-the-museum

Get ready to take flight! ✈️The Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry is opening its doors for free on Octob...
09/22/2026

Get ready to take flight! ✈️

The Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry is opening its doors for free on October 3rd (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)! This is part of our 2026 Free Community Day series, spotlighting transportation and how it's shaped Muskegon County's growth over the years.

This month, we're taking to the skies with Air Travel — come explore and learn something new with the whole family.

Admission is always free on Community Days!

muskegonheritage.org

Last week our site manager was interviewed by Julie Newman who is from the PBS Appalachia Virginia show 'Hometowns'. Ch...
09/18/2026

Last week our site manager was interviewed by Julie Newman who is from the PBS Appalachia Virginia show 'Hometowns'. Check out these pictures from behind the scenes. Muskegon will be featured on Season 4 of the show which is expected to air sometime in December.

Membership means a year of adventure. 🗝️Join the Lakeshore Museum Center family and unlock free admission to five incred...
09/17/2026

Membership means a year of adventure. 🗝️

Join the Lakeshore Museum Center family and unlock free admission to five incredible sites:

🏛️ Muskegon Museum of History & Science
🏭 Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry
🏡 Hackley and Hume Historic Site
🚒 Fire Barn Museum
🏠 Scolnik House of the Depression Era

That's just the beginning! Members also get:
⭐ Early registration for programs
⭐ Special member pricing on events
⭐ Invites to exclusive Members Only events and tours
⭐ 10% off in our gift shops
⭐ Reciprocal benefits at museums nationwide through ROAM and NARM (Family & Friends level and above)

Whatever brings you through our doors, whether it’s curiosity, family time, or a love of local history, membership makes every visit even better.

Ready to join? Become a member today: lakeshoremuseum.org/become-a-member-at-the-lakeshore-museum-center

Save the date for a night to remember!Step into a world where history comes alive after dark at the Lumber Barons Ball P...
09/14/2026

Save the date for a night to remember!

Step into a world where history comes alive after dark at the Lumber Barons Ball Presents: Night at the Museum, October 3, 2026, from 6:30–9:00 PM at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science.

This event is for those 21 and older. Buy early and save: tickets are $60 through August 31 ($65 after).

Come support the Lakeshore Museum Center’s mission; we promise a journey like no other!

Tickets are going fast. Grab yours and learn more today: lakeshoremuseum.org/night-at-the-museum

🔦 Exhibit Spotlight 🔦Meet our featured artifact: a Corliss Valve Steam Engine built in 1893! With a massive 10-foot diam...
09/10/2026

🔦 Exhibit Spotlight 🔦

Meet our featured artifact: a Corliss Valve Steam Engine built in 1893! With a massive 10-foot diameter flywheel weighing 6 tons, this engine is a true piece of Muskegon's industrial history.

Originally from the Stewart Hartshorn Roller Shade Co., it powered a dynamo that provided electricity to the plant from 1893 all the way through the 1920s. While it once ran on steam, today it's powered by air from a regenerative blower — and you can watch it run any time the museum is open!

Come see it in action at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry!

lakeshoremuseum.org/corliss-valve-steam-engine

Address

561 W Western Avenue
Muskegon, MI
49440

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+12317221363

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