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Grand Rapids Museums

Few cities the size of Grand Rapids can match the depth and breadth of our museum facilities. Downtown alone contains five museums within a few blocks of each other:

Just minutes away is one of the world's Top 30 Must-See Museums: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, a breathtaking display of natural and manmade art.

Father and Daughter Exploring the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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FAQ About Grand Rapids Public Museum

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Children's Museum Dad and Daughter

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FAQ About Grand Rapids Children's Museum

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Grand Rapids Art Museum 2023

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FAQ About Grand Rapids Art Museum

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Grand Rapids African American Art Museum (GRAAMA)

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FAQ About GR African American Museum

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, MI, offers plenty to explore, both inside and out.

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FAQ About Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

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Sensory bag with noise-canceling headphones, feelings cards, and fidget toys

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Sensory-Friendly Experiences in Grand Rapids

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Rosa Parks Circle alive with a festival, Summer 2019. Cityscape view with the three AHC Hospitality hotels.

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20 Fun and FREE Things to do in Grand Rapids

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Cooking class at the Local Epicurean

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Things to Do Inside

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Long Island Buddha by Zhang Huan

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Visiting Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in the Winter

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Kids playing at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum

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Top Things to Do

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Located in the heart of Grand Rapids near Rosa Parks Circle, GRAM on the Green is held on the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Terrace

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Five Facts About Maya Lin, the Artist of Ecliptic

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Grand Rapids Children's Museum Sensory Friendly Tool Kits

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Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Offers Sensory-Friendly Play Environment

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Viewing the The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden.

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Ideas for Accessible Attractions to Visit in Grand Rapids

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Taking a Break While Hiking to the Fallasburg Bridge

Historic Sites

Discover the rich history of Grand Rapids past, from historic homes and amazing…

Grand Rapids Symphony Dreamworks Movie

Performing Arts

Grand Rapids has long carried a passion for creative expression on the stage. See the…

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Shopping at Woosah Outfitters

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Grand Rapids, Michigan offers fun things to do for everyone, including attractions…