African American History Museum

7 East Center Street

Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

231.739.9500

Bygone Basics

915 S. Livingston

Whitehall, MI 49461

231-740.4065

Preserving our heritage through experiencing the lost home art of "putting food by." Re-Live an era when things were simpler, foods were natural, saving pennies was important, and people knew what was on their plate. Learn and Do; home canning, jam & jelly making, butter churning, and baking items from "scratch".

You can choose up to three items.  Each session lasts from an hour to three or four (Bread, for example, requires time to raise and then to bake).  Everything will be carefully planned so when one item needs to bake or cook, you are working on a different creation, or having a tasty snack.  You get to enjoy freshly squeezed Lemonade, Laughter, and Luscious homemade treats during the session!  Experiences start at $40.  Along with great memories, the finished food products you created, and gained skills, you'll take home keepsake recipes and a certificate of achievement .

Great Lakes Naval Memorial & Museum

1346 Bluff Street

Muskegon, MI 49441

231.755.1230

Lakeshore Museum Center

430 W. Clay Avenue

Muskegon, MI 49440

231.722.0728

The BIG Lesson

The BIG Lesson is an award winning education model for partnerships between schools and the Lakeshore Museum Center.

What is the BIG Lesson?

Have you ever wanted more from a museum visit? Do you wish that you could have a study trip that incorporates special activities, behind-the-scenes tours, experiments, and guest speakers? Imagine the impact that a weeklong study trip held at the Lakeshore Museum Center could have on your students for the remainder of the school year!

LST-393

430 W. Clay Avenue

Muskegon, MI 49440

231.722.0728

The 393 Preservation Association is proud to present USS LST393 for public tours.  Earning three battle stars in WWII European Theatre, at Sicily, Salerno, and in Normandy, LST 393 was then outfitted and painted in camouflage scheme for the Pacific Theatre.  She proudly wears that scheme today and is being faithfully restored to her wartime greatness.

Come for a visit and learn first-hand about USS LST 393.  History will come alive for you as you take a fascinating 30 to 45 minute tour of this historic ship.  Marvel at the technology and living conditions our WWII sailors endured.

Muskegon Heritage Museum

561 W. Western Avenue

Muskegon, MI 49440

231.722.1363

Do you know what a LINE SHAFT is? Have you ever seen a large working CORLISS VALVE STEAM ENGINE in operation or watched a 100 year old manual printing press. See these and learn much more about Muskegon’s Industries, Heritage Homes and Historic Buildings at the Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W. Western Ave. in downtown Muskegon’s Heritage Village. The museum features displays for all ages about the industries that made Muskegon a world leader of industry. Become a part of the living history of Muskegon’s Heritage Homes by taking the walking tour of Heritage Village. Special activities for kids of all ages are available in the logging exhibit, with the Corliss Valve Steam Engine and in several other areas.

Museum hours are: Saturdays 11:00 am – 4:00 pm from mid May to mid- October. Special tours and events may also be arranged for other times. Please look on our web site www.muskegonheritage.org.

For more information contact Anne Dake (amdake@verizon.net), the Director of Education, Tours and Special Events.

White River Light Station Museum

6199 Murray

Whitehall, MI 49461

231.894.8265

Hackley Public Library

316 W. Webster Avenue

Muskegon, MI 49440

231.722.7276

The Hackley Public Library is dedicated to 1) promoting knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, 2) combating ignorance, intolerance, and indifference, 3) promoting the free exchange of ideas, and 4) conserving our national and local cultural heritage.

The mission of the Hackley Public Library is to inform, inspire, and delight our diverse community by providing information, knowledge, literature, new technologies, and traditional and innovative programs.

We offer a weekly story time at each of our ten branches.  The story time is about 45 minutes and includes books, songs and crafts. A Summer reading program from mid-June to the end of July targets kids of all ages.

For a list of our locations, visit our web site at madl.org.

Annis Water Resource Institute

740 W. Shoreline Drive

Muskegon, MI  49440

231.728.3601

HANDS-ON SCIENCE ON A RESEARCH AND EDUCATION VESSEL

The Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) operates its own research and education vessels, the D. J. ANGUS and the W. G. JACKSON, and offers the Water Resources Outreach Education Program for schools and community groups. Almost 122,000 students and others have experienced the Great Lakes and adjoining waters through this unique hands-on science program that features cruises on the vessels. This experience addresses the new Grade Level Content Expectations for science and social studies as well as high school standards.

PROGRAMS

AWRI is the host organization for Michigan Project WET (Water Education for Teachers). There are over 40 Project WET facilitators in Michigan who present Project WET workshops to educators. Annual "Make a Splash with Project WET" water festivals reach hundreds of students per year.

AWRI is affiliated with the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program. GLOBE is an international student environmental monitoring program that links students with scientists. As a GLOBE partner, we offer teacher training and opportunities for students to come to the Lake Michigan Center to practice GLOBE protocols.

AWRI produced the Air Quality Unit for the Michigan Environmental Curriculum Support project. MEECS was funded by the Clean Michigan Initiative through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. AWRI hosts MEECS educator workshops in partnership with Math-Science Centers.

We can help with activities for Salmon in the Classroom and building remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for underwater viewing. Free tools for chemical management in schools have been developed under a grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

CLASSROOM OPPORTUNITIES

AWRI Outreach and Education reaches beyond just the vessels. Teachers and students can enjoy a variety of activities in the Annis Educational Foundation Classroom at the Lake Michigan Center. This includes teacher workshops (WET, WILD, PLT, MEECS), short courses (Education 600, Science 580), and free classroom programs for students. The Hilt A/V Classroom hosts activities that need access to computers. Tours of the Lake Michigan Center, home of AWRI, can be arranged for community groups. Events such as seminars and workshops that link to the AWRI mission are held in the Lake Michigan Center's Community Foundation for Muskegon County conference room.

Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center

6221 Sweeter Road

Twin Lake, MI 49457

231.821.9125

The purpose of the center is to rehabilitate sick, injured and/or orphaned raptors and return them to the wild in a healthy and fit condition.  Educating the public, particularly school age children, about wildlife conservation, ecology and habitat preservation in a primary goal.  The center also hopes to increase the overall knowledge of rehabilitation methods through fieldwork, scientific research and networking with others in the field.

Education programs (on-site and off-site) are available.  Please call Sharon Stamy to schedule your program.

Bygone Basics

915 S. Livingston

Whitehall, MI 49461

231-740.4065

Preserving our heritage through experiencing the lost home art of "putting food by." Re-Live an era when things were simpler, foods were natural, saving pennies was important, and people knew what was on their plate. Learn and Do; home canning, jam & jelly making, butter churning, and baking items from "scratch".

You can choose up to three items.  Each session lasts from an hour to three or four (Bread, for example, requires time to raise and then to bake).  Everything will be carefully planned so when one item needs to bake or cook, you are working on a different creation, or having a tasty snack.  You get to enjoy freshly squeezed Lemonade, Laughter, and Luscious homemade treats during the session!  Experiences start at $40.  Along with great memories, the finished food products you created, and gained skills, you'll take home keepsake recipes and a certificate of achievement.

Carr-Fles Planetarium

Muskegon Community College

221 S. Quarterline Road

Muskegon, MI 49442

231.777.0289

The Carr-Fles Planetarium has been in operation since 1972. Four different planetarium programs are shown throughout the year, September through June, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.  A complete Planetarium Schedule is available for specific days and times.

The admission to the planetarium is FREE with a seating capacity of 46. The programs consist of a combination of a slide presentation and the use of our star machine, a Spritz A3P, which projects the stars, planets, and constellations, on the 7.3 M dome ceiling of the planetarium. Since a degree of prior knowledge is necessary for understanding, it is suggested that the regular public programs on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. are not suitable for pre-school children.

Private shows, groups of 15 or more during the day and 20 or more during the evening, may be reserved by calling (231) 777-0289. Teachers or group chaperones are encouraged to select one of the appropriate titles and schedule their visit two to three weeks in advance. 

Gillette Nature Center

6585 Lake Harbor Road

Muskegon, MI 49441

231.798.33573

Great Lakes Naval Memorial & Museum

1346 Bluff Street

Muskegon, MI 49441

231.755.1230

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative

MAISD Regional Math
and Science Center

1001 Wesley Avenue

Muskegon, MI 49442

231.767.7318

The Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative is a unique model that connects schools with their communities to create learning experiences for students that have lasting impact on the environment. Through regional hubs, teachers receive professional development to better facilitate inquiry-based learning and problem solving. Collaboration between schools and communities provide students with the opportunity to address local environmental issues. The resulting vibrant, hands-on learning experiences are designed to increase student achievement and help young Michigan residents become lifelong advocates for the Great Lakes.

For more information and registration materials, contact Melissa at
mmaxson@muskegonisd.org or 231-767-7336.

The BIG Lesson

The BIG Lesson is an award winning education model for partnerships between schools and the Lakeshore Museum Center.

What is the BIG Lesson?

Have you ever wanted more from a museum visit? Do you wish that you could have a study trip that incorporates special activities, behind-the-scenes tours, experiments, and guest speakers? Imagine the impact that a weeklong study trip held at the Lakeshore Museum Center could have on your students for the remainder of the school year!

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

1431 Beach Street

Muskegon, MI 49441

231.755.3831

We have abundant adventures waiting for you on 4,800 acres of rolling hills, unique ecological gems, and crystal-clear waters. Guided group hikes are available where you may spot any of the 19 rare or endangered species that call Owasippe home. Learn about quaking bogs, marl quicksand, and 1900s logging camps.

Enjoy a scenic horseback ride through towering forests and serene settings. Older kids and adults will thrill at the low- and high-ropes course 30 feet in the air – a perfect team building exercise and personal challenge.

Other programs may be available based on your specific needs. Group bookings only. Call 231-855-5046 for more information and to schedule your visit to Owasippe!

REAL Science

MAISD Regional Math
and Science Center

1001 Wesley Avenue

Muskegon, MI 49442

231.767.7318

REsources for Authentic Learning (REAL) Science is a community partnership established to purchase modern scientific instruments and provide teacher training and support to ensure a powerful, real-world science experience for all students. The instruments, equal to those in today's workplace, are rotated through participating high schools, achieving an economy of scale not only for equipment purchases, but also for the associated professional development and curriculum support.

REAL Science participation will result in teachers with training to design and deliver real-world learning experiences, and high school students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform modern laboratory science.

Students will also have a greater interest in, and be more prepared to enter STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs at community colleges and universities.

For more information, contact ewilgenb@muskegonisd.org.

Muskegon Yacht Club

Junior Sailing Program

3198 Edgewater

Muskegon, MI 49441

231. 755.1414

• Race Clinics & Professional Coaching (JimYoungSailing.com)
• Regatta Experience added to Sailing School Curriculum
• Advanced Racing Opportunities
• Video Recording & Viewing Equipment
• Early Registration Discounts
• Early Season Price Reductions

• In-School bowling program
• Youth bowling instructional
• Home-school bowling club