A new location, a new look and a store full of new merchandise awaits you at the Muskegon Mercantile. The Mercantile has been moved into the museum to make shopping more convenient for our visitors.
Local history as written by local authors fill the shelves in the book corner. Available titles include Romance of Muskegon , Muskegon Stories and Looking Aft. Children also have many titles to chose from along with unique coloring books covering such topics as Prehistoric Mammals and Great Lakes Lighthouses.
	Children will be delighted when they step in their section and find such fun things as bug viewers, stamp kits, floor puzzles, old fashioned toys, stuffed animals and kid size jewelry. The children’s jewelry section also includes simple bead kits perfect for those with little hands.
The jewelry section for adults offers a wide selection. Many items are made by local residents including beaded  bracelets, and necklaces.  T-shirts and Petoskey stone magnets offer souvenirs for all ages.
	Gift items are available to meet a wide variety to tastes and budgets. Carved wooden bowls, original artwork, and bookmarks depicting Muskegon County Museum's historic sites are available.

The Mercantile also offers custom items including a mourning dove pin designed from a carving in the Hackley House library and bracelets and other gift items which feature a stained glass window from the home. Cards and ornaments highlight local landmarks and of course we carry postcards so visitors can share stories about their visit to Muskegon County .  

The museum first opened a store in 1983. It was staffed entirely by volunteers for the first twelve years and was located in a small room in the Museum. Several of the original founders of the store continue to volunteer at the Mercantile on a regular basis. In 1995, the museum purchased half of the building located at 471 W. Western and the Mercantile was housed on the lower level and the Archives on the second floor. With the recent move of the store, the Archives will expand into the street front space allowing patrons better access to the thousands of articles, books and photographs in our collection.