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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!
Click here to find out what's happening today at the museum!
Hours
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday noon - 5 pm
Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Admission
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Member | Child (0-2) | Child (3-17) | Adult | Senior |
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| General Admission | 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 | 1/2 price w/ admission | 1/2 price w/ admission | 1/2 price w/ admission | 1/2 price w/ admission | 1/2 price w/ admission |
| Organ Concert | $8/adult, $5 child (3-17) $45 season tickets | - | $5 | $10, $50 season | $10, $50 season |
| Special Exhibits | Free or Discounted Admission | - | - | - | - |
| Voigt House | Free | $2 | $2 | $3 | $2 |
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. Museum visitors receive 50% off in the ramp with Museum admission.
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 616-456-3977 or groupscheduling@grmuseum.org
Field Trips
Please visit our school information page for more information on programming and planning your visit.