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 …
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Aug 15, 2024
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 Full review by R4412BQkeithc
Jul 8, 2024
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 ki… Full review by kalispunk19
Feb 25, 2024
Great, kid friendly place to learn about Grand Rapids and the surrounding area. The planetarium was awesome too. My two kids ages 8 and 11 enjoyed it. Full review by krissyv92
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Entry was very quick for us although we did not purchase tickets in advance as some visitors had done that entered when we did. You might save time purchasing in advance if you …
Entry was very quick for us although we did not purchase tickets in advance as some visitors had done that entered when we did. You might save time purchasing in advance if you happened to enter when there were at lot of others coming in at the same time. If I went again I would purchase in advance because they do ask and divide the visitors entering with those purchasing in advance able to go right in showing their tickets while we had to purchase ours at the time of entry.
I recommend at least 2 hours for your visit. There are 3 floors with activities for the kids in the family on each one. Exhibits are based upon the letters of the alphabet for 26 major …
I recommend at least 2 hours for your visit. There are 3 floors with activities for the kids in the family on each one. Exhibits are based upon the letters of the alphabet for 26 major exhibits, some would take more time than others based upon preferences. Enjoy!
I didn’t see anything about parking on their website. Foes the museum have parking or is it public lots nearby. We are planning on going on a Sunday if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance:
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There is a parking ramp across the street, not sure on prices. Some street parking with meters.
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