MUSKEGON, MI
ART IN MUSKEGON
The City of Muskegon boasts a collection of nearly 60 works of public art in the downtown area alone, with the first work dating back to 1892 and the most recent installed in 2024. This guided exploration includes viewing many of these works of art, with narration on the origin of each piece, as well as the artist, subject matter, and medium / material. Through the stories of these art pieces, you will also learn about the history of Muskegon and the ongoing efforts of the Muskegon City Public Art Initiative, whose efforts have resulted in 10 new works of monumentally scaled public art.
MUSKEGON MARITIME EXPERIENCE
A local guide will accompany you and share the fascinating history and stories of the ships that have plied Muskegon’ s waters. Visit the USS Silversides Submarine, a Gato class WWII Submarine, and explore the accompanying Submarine Museum. The USS Silversides was commissioned shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor and went on to complete 14 war patrols in the Pacific during WWII. Silversides was one of the most successful submarines in the Pacific Theater of World War II, with 23 confirmed sinkings. She received a Presidential Unit Citation for cumulative action over four patrols and twelve battle stars. The accompanying two-story museum shares the experiences of local heroes who served in World War II.
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