Muskegon Museum of Art

Description:

Mission Statement: The Muskegon Museum of Art, founded on a tradition of aesthetic excellence, is committed to fostering the life-long study and appreciation of the visual arts by strengthening, preserving, and exhibiting its collections; offering a wide range of traditional and contemporary exhibitions; stimulating learning and creativity through diverse public and educational programming; and enhancing community involvement and support in a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment.

History

Muskegon was a prosperous and booming town during the 1870s and 80s. The “Lumber Queen of the World,” as Muskegon was known, produced much of the lumber for a growing nation. Nearly 50 sawmills circled Muskegon Lake at the peak of the lumbering era and over 40 millionaires, those who had made their fortunes in lumber called Muskegon their home. However, once the boom times came to an end, many of the barons moved away, taking their fortunes with them.

Fortunate for Muskegon, among the few who stayed was Charles H. Hackley. Hackley and other local leaders were determined to save Muskegon after the sawmills closed by making this town “one of the most distinctive cities of its size in the country.” In the next eleven years, Hackley invested a good part of his fortune towards meeting that goal. Read more...

Hours:

W, F, SA: 10 - 4:30 pm, Th: 10 - 8pm, Su: 12-4:30 pm, Closed Mon. & Tue.

Admission:

Adult Admission $5, Children 17 & under, students, members: FREE

Contact Information:

296 W. Webster Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49440
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