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Built in the late 1880's, these restored Queen Anne homes were once the home to two of Muskegon's most prominent lumber barons. Featuring intricate wood carvings, stained glass, stenciled walls and ceilings, some original furniture and family possessions. Guided tours of the two homes last approximately an hour and 15 minutes. This site is featured on the National Register and is operated by the Lakeshore Museum Center. Guided tours are available May through October. Weather permitting, historic games are often being played on the lawn between the two homes. Special holiday tours are scheduled at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is charged.
Robin R | September 2026
Excellent Experience!
An excellent experience at a great museum! It was so very nice to see restored homes, (Hackley Home restored to the time it was built, Hume Home restored to the 1920's). The cost of the guided tour...
Twila K | August 2026
Loved it!
Excellent experience and well worth the $15 to see five historic buildings. I do recommend going early in the day and on a day that is not that hot. As there is no air conditioning in these old...
Amy K | June 2026
Beautiful 19th century historic homes
Beautifully restored historic homes. My tour guide Sarah was wonderful, very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. This is a very interesting historical site to visit.
KayG32 | August 2025
History & Life of Muskegon 1880 - 1920s
Very interesting tour of both homes with historic information on the times in which the homes were built and the people who lived there. (Mostly late 1880s - early 1900s)
suespagnuolo | June 2025
A definite must see!
We took the tour today and wow are these houses beautiful. Sara, our tour guide, made the homes come to life with her knowledge of the history. This is a must-see if you love history. We had a...
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