Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616.456.3977
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Monday 9-5
Tuesday 9-8
Wednesday-Saturday 9-5
Sunday Noon-5
The Public Museum is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
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Plan Your Visit
The Public Museum is located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the west bank of the Grand River at Pearl Street and is easily accessed from the major highways that travel through the city.
Plan a visit today and enjoy a world class facility full of exciting, entertaining and educational exhibits!
Find out what's happening today at the Museum!
Museum Hours
| Monday | 9 am - 5 pm | ||||
| Tuesday | 9 am - 8 pm* (Closing at 5 pm March 9) | ||||
| Wednesday | 9 am - 5 pm | ||||
| Thursday | 9 am - 5 pm | ||||
| Friday | 9 am - 5 pm | ||||
| Saturday | 9 am - 5 pm | ||||
| Sunday | Noon - 5 pm |
Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Admission
| Member | Child (0-2) | Child (3-17) | Adult | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Admission * Special Exhibits may have additional surcharges. | Free | Free | $3 | $8 | $7 |
| Carousel Ride | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Planetarium | Free | Free | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Laser Light Show | Free | - | $7 | $7 | $7 |
| Classic Film Series | $4 | - | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Parking | Members receive two free parking passes, normal rates apply after passes are used. | - | -
| Parking is available in the Museum ramp, located behind the Musuem on Front Ave. Please refer to the parking information below for pricing. | |
| Organ Concert | $8/adult, $5 child (3-17) $45 season tickets | - | $5 | $10, $50 season | $10, $50 season |
| Special Exhibits | Free or Discounted Admission | - | - | - | - |
Directions
From US 131, take exit 85B (Pearl Street). The Museum is one block east of the highway at the corner or Pearl and Front.
From I-196, take exit 77C (Ottawa Ave/Downtown) proceed south to Pearl St. and turn west. The Museum is just across the river.
Parking
Enclosed parking for the Museum is available in the Museum's ramp across Front St. just south of the Museum's main entrance. Follow Front St. around the corner for the ramp entrance. Generally, Museum guests will receive half off parking with paid admission.
Our goal, at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, is to provide you with the best experience possible - including quick and easy access to parking.
On certain days, when we expect large numbers of attendees, we will enact a temporary parking policy in order to speed you on your way after you depart the Museum.
On busy days, in lieu of 1/2 off parking with your Museum ticket payable upon exit, we ask that you prepay $5 for parking and accept 2 free carousel ride passes as our thank you gift.
Oasis Café
Take a break from your visit to enjoy a snack or lunch in the Oasis Café, located on the second floor of the Museum. Open daily 10 am - 3 pm, featuring a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, deserts and a daily special.
Curiosity Shop
Don't forget to stop at the Museum gift shop as you exit! Take home a memento of your visit including Michigan artisan gifts, a large selection of books and toys for children of all ages.
Accessibility
The Public Museum is accessible for visitors with disabilities. Museum guests may use the main elevator, centrally located off of the galleria to access all floors of the Museum. Wheelchairs are available, free of charge, from the front desk on a first come, first serve basis.
Group Tours
The Museum welcomes all group tours and can accommodate tour bus parking. For more information and pricing please contact group scheduling at 616.929.1754 or groupscheduling@grmuseum.org
Field Trips
Please visit our school information page for more information on programming and planning your visit.