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Expanding Curiosity.

Your place of never-ending curiosity and inspiration is expanding to offer even more access to history, science, and culture.

 
The Nature of Color

The Nature of Color

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Color makes our world feel vibrant and alive. But that's not all. Explore the hidden world of color.
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Visitors Exploring Fashion and Nature Exhibit

Fashion + Nature

Examine the relationship between the natural world and the fashion industry.
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Upcoming

We’re excited to share exhibitions and events designed to inspire.

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Chaffee Planetarium

Don’t miss out on stellar shows  including Anishinaabe Star Knowledge, The Dark Side Light Show, and our latest planetarium presentation, Planet Explorers

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Tuba Christmas, December 22

Enjoy a holiday musical event honoring all great artists and teachers of instrumentalists featuring a performance by brass musicians of all ages at 3 p.m. with admission.

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Snowflake Break Camps

Sign up your first through sixth grade learners for a day of fun and education at the Museum over winter break with hands-on activities, experiments, and crafts.

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Holiday Classics on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

Enjoy festive holiday music on the 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ with Detroit Red Wings organist Lance Luce on December 13 at 7 p.m. and December 14 at 2 p.m.

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The GRPM boasts one of Michigan’s largest collections of historical and cultural artifacts and scientific specimens that tell the stories of West Michigan and the wider world.

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Explore the Community Collections with 250,000+ Artifacts & Specimens.

Build Your Ideal Museum Field Trip.

Including free and affordable onsite and virtual programming to connect to curriculum and inspire curiosity.

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Become a Member.

Take Your Curiosity to the Next Level!

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  • Free admission every day of the year
  • Discounts to planetarium shows, camps and more
  • Free admission to 300+ museums and science centers nationwide
  • Free parking in the Museum’s ramp
  • Pays for itself in less than 2 visits

Extended! Become A GRPM Member, Earn $20 in Museum Promo Cash

Get $20 in Museum Promo Cash with the purchase of any membership now through Friday, December 6!

This promo cash can be used towards admission to the Museum, Planetarium tickets, unique local gifts at the Curiosity Shop, and food and beverages at the Museum Cafe.

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Museum Promo Cash expires June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Any unused balance will be forfeited after this date. This card is for promotional purposes only and is not redeemable for cash or Museum credit.

Become A GRPM Member, Earn $20 in Museum Promo Cash!

Get $20 in Museum Promo Cash with the purchase of any membership now through Tuesday, December 3! 

This promo cash can be used towards admission to the Museum, Planetarium tickets, unique local gifts at the Curiosity Shop, and food and beverages at the Museum Cafe.

Become a Member Today!

Museum Promo Cash expires June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Any unused balance will be forfeited after this date. This card is for promotional purposes only and is not redeemable for cash or Museum credit.

Closure Notice

The GRPM will be closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024 for an event. We will re-open on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9 a.m. 

Late Opening Notice.

On Saturday, May 11, the Museum will open at 12 p.m. due to road closures for the Amway River Bank Run.

Early Closure Notice.

The Museum will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 for Museum Adventure After Dark. Tickets are still available!