Grand Rapids Attractions
Grand Rapids, in western Lower Michigan, was the boyhood home of Gerald Ford, 38th President of the United States. Among the exhibits in the Museum that bears his name is a model of the President's Oval Office in the White House. The Meyer May House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Frederik Meijer Gardens
The outdoor landscaped gardens and Lena Meijer Conservatory, which houses exotic plants from around the world, can be enjoyed all year round. The indoor sculpture galleries feature bronze sculptures by internationally renowned artists.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 14.00 |
| Students | $ 9.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 9.00 |
| Child 13 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 4 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Blandford Nature Center
Blandford Nature Center is 143-acres of woods, fields, ponds and streams as well as over 1,000 feet of trails, boardwalks and overlooks available.
Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2452
United States
1715 Hillburn Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2452
United States
Phone 1 (616) 735-6240
Fax 1 (616) 735-6255
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Fish Ladder Sculpture
This five-step concrete environmental ladder was built by a local artist to assist salmon jumping over a six-foot dam to reach the spawning grounds.
Gerald R. Ford Museum
The permanent exhibits at the Gerald R Ford Museum in Grand Rapids offers highlights of the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. Temporary exhibits feature items from the entire Presidential libraries system, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Archives.
All values are in United States Dollars
Gerald R Ford Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5343
United States
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5343
United States
Phone 1 (616) 254-0400
Fax 1 (616) 254-0386
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Housed in a renovated 1903 Federal Building, the Grand Rapids Art Museum has collections that include 19th and 20th century prints, paintings, photographs, sculptures and decorative arts.
The new Grand Rapids Art Museum is located at 101 Monroe Center in Grand Rapids. Grand opening in October 2007.
All values are in United States Dollars
The new Grand Rapids Art Museum is located at 101 Monroe Center in Grand Rapids. Grand opening in October 2007.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
101 Monroe Center
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3154
United States
101 Monroe Center
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3154
United States
Phone 1 (616) 831-1000
Fax 1 (616) 831-1001
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 7.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Friday
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Grand Rapids Children's Museum has colorful play areas with hands-on and seasonal exhibits geared to children 10 and under.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
22 Sheldon Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3246
United States
22 Sheldon Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3246
United States
Phone 1 (616) 235-4726
Fax 1 (616) 235-4728
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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Meyer May House
The Meyer May House was built in 1908 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is a modest-size Prairie style that has been restored to its original concept.
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts presents programs in visual arts, film, dance, literature, performance art, and music. The 25,000-square-foot facility houses three galleries, a 165-seat theater, artist studios, a community dark room, and the Urban Clay Studio.
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA)
41 Sheldon Boulevard SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2617
United States
41 Sheldon Boulevard SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2617
United States
Phone 1 (616) 454-7000
Fax 1 (616) 459-9395
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 19:00 |
Voigt House Victorian Museum
Built in 1895, Voigt House Victorian Museum has been preserved with the original furnishings and personal possessions of Carl G. A. Voigt and his family. The home, carriage house and historically landscaped grounds are included on the tour.
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