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The Grand Rapids Public Museum is a place of never-ending inspiration and discovery, with a focus on science, history and culture. We exist to be a living monument of artifacts, ideas and stories told through exhibitions, events and educational programming designed to inspire, motivate and celebrate our human bond. We enrich the life of our community through experiences of the wider world in a uniquely Grand Rapids context.
We host three full floors of core exhibits, various traveling exhibits through each year, a 1928 Spillman Carousel for visitors to ride and the newly updated Chaffee Planetarium.
2Alaska09 | August 2025
A Mighty Wurlitzer!
We timed our visit to coincide with the playing of the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Call ahead to find out when a volunteer will be playing the spectacular almost 100-year old theater organ. We were...
Blueseanavyvet | June 2025
Gloomy Throughout
The man at the ticket counter was not welcoming. However, the janitorial staff we encountered were friendly and helpful when we asked them for directions to specific exhibits. Much of the museum was...
561laurim | June 2025
Nice family museum
There were a ton of kids here when we visited today so it was very loud inside. That’s how it should be, the museum has a lot of hands on activities for kids including a room called play garden (I...
R4412BQkeithc | August 2024
Brilliant
I love museums, and this was brilliant to visit! Something I feel for everyone. I am from the UK, so I really enjoyed the part about the old side of Grand Rapids
kalispunk19 | July 2024
Fun Visit with Kids
Lots of interactive and family friendly exhibits with a scavenger hunt. Could step inside and explore 1800s/early 1900s stores with volunteers in costume providing information on area history. Our...
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