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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Museums— With world-class cultural museums and botanical gardens, Grand Rapids is special. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, brand new Grand Rapids Art Museum and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park are but a few of the many places to explore, alone, or with family and friends. The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum will keep the kids entertained for hours, while UICA is full of unique and thought-provoking contemporary art.

Coopersville Farm Museum

375 Main St.
PO Box 64
Coopersville, MI 49404 (map)
(616) 997-8555
Fax: (616) 837-1951

A regional museum focusing on rural, agriculture and farm life. The museum presents regularly changing exhibits and displays, and hands-on children's activities. A retail store is on site. Admission charged.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

1000 East Beltline Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (map)
(616) 957-1580
(888) 957-1580
Fax: (616) 975-9545

Sculpture and nature beautifully harmonized! Plants from around the world, nature trails, gardens, scenic waterfalls and Michigan's largest tropical conservatory. More than 100 sculptures by renowned artists, including the famous 24-foot-tall Leonardo da Vinci's Horse. Visit our gift shop, Cafe' and Tram. Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. Open Tuesdays until 9:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Circle Michigan, NTA, ABA.
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Gerald R. Ford Museum

303 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5353 (map)
(616) 254-0400
Fax: (616) 254-0386

Experience America's most entertaining presidential museum. Attend a White House State Dinner, step inside the Oval Office and see the original Watergate burglar tools. Also, Smithsonian-caliber changing exhibitions.
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Grand Rapids Art Museum

101 Monroe Center NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (map)
(616) 831-1000
Fax: (616) 831-1001

Check out http://www.gramonline.org for information on exhibitions and programs at GRAM. Changing exhibitions feature local, national and international artists. $3.00 on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Grand Rapids Children's Museum

22 Sheldon Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (map)
(616) 235-4726
Fax: (616) 235-4728

The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates childhood and the joy of learning by providing hands-on exhibits that inspire leaning and encourage self-directed exploration.
(See upcoming events at Grand Rapids Children's Museum)

Meyer May House

450 Madison Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (map)
(616) 246-4821
Fax: (616) 451-9690

This 1908 masterpiece of the prairie-style design is one of the most complete restorations of a Frank Lloyd Wright house in existence. Admission free. Call 616-246-4821 for hours.

Public Museum of Grand Rapids

272 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (map)
(616) 456-3977
Fax: (616) 456-3873

This museum offers world-class exhibitions on history, nature, cultural heritage, Native Americans, 19th-century Grand Rapids cityscape and more. Ride a 1928 carousel or eat in the cafe overlooking the river. Admission charged.

Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium at Van Andel Museum Center

272 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (map)
(616) 456-DOME (3663)
Fax: (616) 456-3873

Spectacular educational multi-media sky shows for all ages. Laser light shows set to popular music. State-of-the-art Digistar theater. Shows change several times a year. Admission charged.

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

41 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (map)
(616) 454-7000
Fax: (616) 459-9395

Michigan's largest multi-disciplinary contemporary arts center offers cutting-edge programming in visual arts, performance art, literature, film, music and dance. UICA's Film Theatre is downtown's only cinema, presenting films 7 days a week.
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Voigt House Victorian Museum

115 College Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (map)
(616) 456-4600
Fax: (616) 456-4603

Perfectly preserved 1895 mansion with its original furnishings, located in the historic district. Seasonal programs on life in Grand Rapids during the Victorian era. Open Tuesdays and 2nd and 4th Sundays.

News from Rapid Growth

Drawn to Heal

February 6, 2008

Elizabeth Goddard is dedicated to helping people improve their physical and mental state. But not in some fancy hospital or boutique clinics. You'll find her at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.

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RG TV: Tunes at Tanglefoot

January 30, 2008

Art always adorns the walls at Tanglefoot Studios. But sometimes music fills the air. Vlogger Andy Dragt takes you behind the scenes of a memorable evening with three nationally known singer/songwriters.     

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RG TV: Get in the GRAM

October 17, 2007

The new Grand Rapids Art Museum opened nearly two weeks ago to rave reviews. But for those who have yet to explore the city's latest architectural masterpiece, vlogger Andy Dragt offers this visual inspiration to finally go pay the price of admission

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Gathering on the Grand

October 10, 2007

Grand Rapids once competed with Midwestern cities like Lansing and Indianapolis for the lucrative convention business. But after the construction of DeVos Place and $3 billion of urban reinvestment, Michigan's second largest city increasingly is on the national stage with the likes of San Antonio and Portland.

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After three years of construction, Grand Rapids' $60M art museum ready for visitors

October 3, 2007

Construction on the $60 million structure began three years ago, and the result is the city's first building designed specifically for the display of fine art.

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