The best arts & culture spots in Muskegon

“Been admiring those ornate porches from the sidewalk? This week, Hackley & Hume Historic Site lets you actually step through two restored Victorian homes filled with period detail, then round it out with the Fire Barn Museum’s look at Muskegon’s firefighting past.”

From the Muskegon newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Climb the steel decks of USS LST 393 Veterans Museum for a close-up of uniforms, weapons, and the WWII tank-landing ship that sailed to Sicily, Italy and D-Day. Bonus this month, Movies on Deck screens Jurassic Park on August 14, so you can pair history with a classic.”

From the Muskegon newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Tours of a retired passenger ship with exhibits of artifacts and rooms filled with ship models.”

“Three-story institution showcasing industry and history with exhibits, demonstrations and staff tours.”

“Kid-friendly local history & science museum featuring hands-on exhibits & educational programs.”

“Interior and exterior painters, also offering cabinet painting, drywall repair and popcorn-ceiling removal.”

“Early 1900s lighthouses, one of which offers docent-led tours to the top for panoramic views.”

“Naval history is on display at this spacious museum complete with tours of a preserved WWII sub.”