Grand Rapids Public Museum

272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids

616.456.3977

There’s so much to see, so much to do – for kids of all ages; for nature lovers and science geeks; for history buffs and backyard astronomers. Wander into the special worlds of people, places and things. Create your own adventure:

Famous 1928 Spillman Carousel

Streets of Old Grand Rapids – Stroll the brick streets of the City as it looked in the 1890s.

Habitats – Learn of nature’s creatures and secrets of the west Michigan environment.

The Furniture City - View a miniature re-creation of a factory, a working showroom, and the enormous steam engine that once powered them.

Anishinabek: The People of this Place - Meet the Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa peoples who first inhabited West Michigan’s shores..

Newcomers: The People of this Place - From the early French fur traders to the young Sudanese who arrived decades later; you’ll be inspired by the personal stories here..

Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium - Celebrate all things celestial in our domed space theater. Catch shooting stars, sink into the quiet of the night and experience outer space.

Plus, “For a Limited Time” Exhibits and Exciting Programs - Special exhibits and programs that will get you thinking, inspire your imagination, or surprise you with something you’ve never seen before. Visit today.

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