The MHA is non-profit corporation founded in 1973 to promote the enhancement of Muskegons Historic Resources. One of the MHA's missions is to maintain a museum to show the economic, industrial and social history of the greater Muskegon area.

The Museum was begun by the MHA in 1983 to accomodate the Corliss Valve 90 hp steam engine that was donated to them.

In 2009 a revitalization of the museum began with a complete rearrangement of the main room adding new displays in the cases and on the walls. A print shop was set up and Industrial section in the back building was rearranged. Printed signs to all displays were also added. For 2010 the museum was expanded into what was the shoe store next door. In 2011 we reconfigured and remodeled the 2nd floor of the building where the Corliss Engine is housed. This will now primarily be our "Made in Muskegon" exhbits and we added have a classroom/meeeting room that holds 35 people comfortably.

Synopsis of the MHA activities over the years

Map and directions to the Museum