Museums
 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park |
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. Or explore Grand Rapids history and more at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Coopersville Farm Museum
- 375 Main St.
- Coopersville, MI 49404
- Phone: (616) 997-8555
- Region: Nearby
A regional museum focusing on rural, agriculture and farm life. The museum offers regularly changing exhibits, hands-on activities, folk music, quilting and art. Admission charged. MORE >>
Fallasburg Historical Society
- 13944 Covered Bridge Road
- Lowell, MI 49331
- Phone: (616) 897-7161
- Region: Northeast
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Phone: (616) 975-3146
- Region: Northeast
This 132-acre attraction features the most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection in the Midwest, indoor and outdoor gardens, largest tropical conservatory in the state, nature trails, guided tram and 5 acre Children’s Garden. Admission charged. MORE >>
Gerald R. Ford Museum
- 303 Pearl St. NW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5353
- Phone: (616) 254-0400
- Region: Downtown
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. MORE >>
Grand Rapids Art Museum
- 101 Monroe Center NW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 831-1000
- Region: Downtown
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Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- 22 Sheldon Ave. NE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 235-4726
- Region: Downtown
Grand Rapids Public Museum
- 272 Pearl St. NW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Phone: (616) 456-3977
- Region: Downtown
This museum offers world-class exhibits on history, nature, cultural heritage and more. Ride a 1928 carousel, catch a show in the planetarium or eat in the cafe overlooking the Grand River. General Admission charged. MORE >>
Lowell Area Historical Museum
- 325 W. Main St.
- PO Box 81
- Lowell, MI 49331
- Phone: (616) 897-7688
- Region: Southeast
The LAHM provides both permanent and temporary exhibits surrounding the history of the Lowell area. A beautifully decorated Victorian parlor, dining room, and porch allow the visitor to take a step back in time. MORE >>
Meyer May House
- 450 Madison Ave. SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 246-4821
- Region: Downtown
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. MORE >>
Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium at Grand Rapids Public Museum
- 272 Pearl St. NW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Phone: (616) 456-3663
- Region: Downtown
Presenting spectacular and educational multi-media sky shows and laser light shows for all ages in its Digistar theater. Shows change several times a year. Admission charged. MORE >>
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
- 41 Sheldon Blvd. SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 454-7000
- Region: Downtown
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 6 days a week. MORE >>
