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As an institution dedicated to quality education since 1854, the Public Museum is devoted to enhancing learning for your students. We will engage their imaginations with quality educational programs providing unique learning experiences.
For preschoolers to graduate students, the Museum is the premier resource for hands-on and collections based learning about the West Michigan region, and our rich cultural, social and natural history.
All of our programs have been designed to correlate directly with State of Michigan Curriculum Standards, and the specific links are listed in each program description.
To book your visit
- To make reservations, call 616.456.3974 between 9 am and 3 pm Monday through Friday, or email. In order to facilitate the scheduling, it would be helpful to have the following information ready before calling:
- Date and time of planned visit
- Number of students and chaperones
- Type of tour and additional options
- Grade of the class
- Name of school, address, phone and fax number
- Teacher’s name, phone number and email address
Group Admission Fees
General Admission - $3 per student
Guided Programs – additional $1.50 per student (Programs for special exhibits may have additional fees)
Planetarium Shows - $3 per student with general admission
If you just wish to view a planetarium show, without touring the Museum or participating in any other programs, the fees are $4 per student without general admission.
One chaperone for every 5 students will be admitted free to the Museum and programs. Additional chaperones above the 5:1 ratio are charged adult general admission, $7 per person.
Carousel Rides - $1 per person
Special exhibitions may have additional fees.
New!!! Student Gift Bags are available, call 616.456.3555 for more information or to place your order.
Other
Lunch room is available for groups on a limited basis. Advance reservations are required.
Group lunch catering is also available for an additional fee, and advance reservations required.