Grand Rapids Michigan Museums

Museums

West Michigan has long been known for its fine (and fun) cultural and educational activities. A new attraction has been added recently that put the City on the map. A 24-foot bronze equine statue inspired by the great Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci arrived at Frederik Meijer Botanical and Sculpture Park. It is one of only two ever produced. The Garden's sculpture is identical to one that was given to Italy as a present by Fred Meijer.
The following is a list of attractions that will help keep you and the entire family busy for months. Many attractions offer group or family rates.

Gerald R. Ford Museum

303 Pearl St. NW
451-9263

This museum highlights the life and career of President Ford, who grew up in Grand Rapids and represented the City in Congress. The museum was updated recently, reflecting changing historical perspectives. Special exhibits are presented throughout the year.

Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., closed major holidays.

Admission: $4 for adults 16-62, $3 for seniors, and free for children 15 and younger accompanied by an adult.

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Grand Rapids Art Museum

155 N. Division Ave
459-4677

A permanent collection is on exhibit and special exhibits rotate every four or five months. Special exhibits have included "Picasso and the 20th Century", "Light Sources--The Leaded Glass of Frank Lloyd Wright", "The Dead Sea Scrolls", and "Pietro Perugino--Master of the Italian Renaissance Era". Bring the whole family for Friday Nights at GRAM. Every Friday from 6-9 p.m. admission is free and you can also enjoy live jazz music

Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays. Closed Mondays and major holidays

Admission: Standard is $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens and any students with ID, free for children under 6. Admissions sometimes vary in accordance with special events and dates.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

11 Sheldon Blvd. NE
235-4727

It's a place of giant Legos, slippery magnets, plastic lizards and bubbles big enough to stand inside. It's a popular place for kids' birthday parties too.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5. Closed Mondays.

Admission: $3 per person, 2 and older; $1 Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.

Meyer May House

450 Madison Ave SE
246-4821

A masterpiece by Frank Lloyd Wright. A trip through the Meyer May House is an architectural journey.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tours begin at the visitor center directly north of the house. The last tour will be given one hour before closing.

Admission: Free

Public Museum of Grand Rapids

272 Pearl St. NW
456-3977

Located at the Van Andel Museum Center, the museum features a 145-seat planetarium, a 275-seat auditorium, a full-size carousel and a gift shop. Both permanent exhibits and special exhibits are housed here.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, not open on holidays.

Admission: Adults $5, seniors 62 and over $4, children ages 3-17 $2. Children under 3 are free. Additional charges: $1.50 for the planetarium and 50 cents for the carousel.

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Voigt House

115 College St. SE
456-4600

A Victorian home, the Voigt House is located in Grand Rapids' historic Heritage Hill District. The home features a myriad of period furnishing and artifacts. There are functional gas lamps and household products of the early 20th century. The carpet in the parlor is the original carpet from 1896, when the home was built. Don't miss the opportunity to tour this "chateauesque" vintage home.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, and 1 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month.

Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and school-age children. Group tours can be scheduled a month in advance.

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