We celebrate the cultural and natural history of West Michigan through entertainment and education with engaging exhibits and special programs.
272 Pearl St NW (at Front Ave NW) Grand Rapids , MI 49504 United States
| Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
| Wi-Fi | Free |
Membership benefits now include reciprocal membership to Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry, Field Museum & The Adler Planetarium . Great deal for families. FTW
Kids absolutely love it here! We go at least 6 or 7 times per year and they never get bored. They love learning and doing a scavenger hunt.
The animal habitat exhibit is really well done. There's a "marsh water droplet" magnified so you can see what might be in one drop of marsh water. That could be a commercial for those purified water k
Memberships have great benefits including a shorter line for free/reduced admission and 10% off in the gift shop !
I'm not much of a museum person, but I really did enjoy this one! Very interactive - top floor is the best.
Come an hour before closing and you can get half off admission plus free carasouel ride!
Bring your student ID! Cheaper rates.
Get a membership, it's definitely worth it!
while I normally enjoy museums , I was a little bored here. my dad, however, enjoyed it. I was a bit shocked at the price of tickets.
When you come for a visit in the summer, wear a sweater (it gets extremely chilly with the AC on)!
AAA members receive a discount of $1 per adult ticket.
See if you can locate the racoon in the Dunes exhibit . Tip: you may gave to take a couple steps back to see it.
Awesome Titanic exhibit . Really intense with the artifacts .
The cafe here has THE BEST brownies !!
Beautiful place to visit!! Love how they decorate for the Christmas Holidays!! :o)
Great place to pass time and see some cool things!
Other than The BOB, we are one of the largest ArtPrize venues. Come check out our gallery !
The new planetarium is AMAZING!!!
Come ride the carousel
The new King Tut exhibit is soooooo cool !!!
Titanic exibit was amazing
King Tut exhibit , must see
WZZM 13's Aaron Ofseyer gets his game on at the Public Museum . Watch the video of it below. -Jessica Read more
Check out the planetarium .
I enjoyed learning about the Indians.
Must see ArtPrize 2012 Venue! Read more
Every Tuesday night from 7-10PM in the winter there is dancing . Swing dancing and it is awesome.
Amazing Titanic exhibit !
Check out the GR Press story & video about the museum 's ArtPrize participation: http://bit.ly/bmZFn7
Mars is awesome
Titanic Exhibit !
I hear the furniture exhibit is good. How can a props person not want to see this?
Bodies exhibit is a must see!
Titanic exhibit
Art Prize baby
Go swing dancing every Tuesday at 7pm Read more
Ride the carousel
Great place to bring the kids, very educational and fun. - Aundrea Smith
A great museum for Grand Rapids area. The variety and quality of displays is grown significantly since it opened. - Dave Couch
Ride the whale! - Kadi McCabe
Easy to park outside. Very interesting walk through tour. Can be as short or long as needed. Beautiful view of river. - Lauren Kildea
Amazing! I loved the staff and the experience. My 1 and 4 year old were equally entertained. - Bryn
One of the best and most complete Frank Lloyd Wright homes available for tour in the country. Well-informed docents, informative pre-tour video, and the house is completely open for tours. - David Harrity
Amazing selection of Michigan brewed beer, great old building and decor in the heart of Grand Rapids. - Greg Creason