Exhibits

Special Exhibits

Amway: 50 Years of Helping People Live Better Lives

Interactive exhibit is free with general admission:

  • Be an R&D scientist at the Innovation Station
  • Reveal your “true life age” in the Nutrilite lab
  • Hear inspiring words of wisdom from company founders

Touring the Museum

1928 Spillman Carousel

Take a spin on our carousel, complete with delightful horses and a fully functional band organ.

Anishinabek: The People of This Place

Hear the story of the direct descendants of the original Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa people of West Michigan.

Collecting A-Z

Tour the halls of the Museum while searching for hidden treasures from every letter of the alphabet!

Habitats

Explore the natural environments of Michigan in this life-like exhibit of animals and plants in their natural settings.

Newcomers: The People of This Place

Tour the  Public Museum's newest major permanent exhibition to see more than 600 artifacts and images discussing diversity and our place in West Michigan.

Streets of Old Grand Rapids

Stroll through a full-scale detailed re-creation of Grand Rapids in the 1890s and be transported back in time.

The Furniture City

Explore the Museum's largest and most-studied exhibit featuring a complete history of furniture manufacturing in West Michigan.