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Free admission to 300+ museums and science centers nationwide. Free parking in the Museum’s ramp. Pays for itself in less than 2 visits. The Grand Rapids Public Museum boasts one of Michigan’s largest collections of artifacts that tell the stories of West Michigan.
We are located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, on the west bank of the Grand River. Grand Rapids Public Museum 272 Pearl Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Explore captivating exhibits at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, where history, science, and culture intertwine to provide an immersive and educational experience.
Mar 11, 2024 · Founded in 1845, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is the oldest museum in Michigan. It is a place of never-ending inspiration and discovery for all ages, with more than 250,000 artifacts and specimens in its collection and a fascinating mix of permanent and traveling exhibits.
The Grand Rapids Public Museum, located on the bank of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is among the oldest history museums in the United States. It was founded in 1854 as the "Grand Rapids Lyceum of Natural History". In 1971, the Public Museum became the first museum to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.
Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (GRAAA) November Meeting. GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public. Thusday, November 21st, at 7:00pm, join us for The Star of Bethlehem, Casting New Light on an Old Mystery, with Chaffee Planetarium Curator Emeritus Dave DeBruyn.
The Grand Rapids Public Museum is a place of never-ending inspiration and discovery, with a focus on science, history and culture. We have three floors of core and traveling exhibitions, the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, a 1928 Spillman Carousel and a Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
