303 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI -5353

Telephone: (616) 451-9263

Open daily from 9:00 am - 4:45 pm. (Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day).

Experience America's most entertaining presidential museum. Attend a White House State Dinner, step inside the Oval Office and see the original Watergate burglar tools.

The permanent exhibits are the core of the Museum's program. They allow visitors to participate in history, not just view it, while learning the highlights of the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. In addition to the permanent exhibits, a succession of temporary exhibits draw upon the rich holdings of the entire Presidential libraries system, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, and others.

Gerald R. Ford Library

The Ford Library (in Ann Arbor, Michigan) and Museum (in Grand Rapids, Michigan) promote popular interest and scholarly research in U.S. history during the post-World War II era, especially the Ford presidency (1974-77).The Library collects and preserves the archival record, and aids public access. The Museum presents an ambitious program of exhibits and special events. Both are part of the presidential library system administered by National Archives and Records Administration.

Van Andel Museum Center

From I-196 East, use Lake Michigan Drive Exit (75) east to downtown.

9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday

Noon to 5:00 pm on Sundays

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Easter.

Admission charged.

Children under age 3 admitted free.

Three floors of permanent and traveling exhibitions exploring regional history, City history, natural history, Native American Culture, and the decorative arts.  A spectacular

Many visitors find it advantageous  to start on the 3rd floor and work their way down to the first floor

Curiosity Shop

Open 7 days a week 361 days a year from 10:30 - 5:00  Mon - Sat. Noon- 5:00  on Sundays.

 Teachers receive a 20% discount for classroom purchases.

The antique restored operating carousel  is open 9-5 Mon-Sat and Noon - 5 on Sunday. The Curiosity Shop is a treasure trove of educational, interesting, and fun merchandise, representing all aspects of the Museum's Collections:  Furniture,  Astronomy and the Stars, Victorian Life,  Carousels, Nature, Natural Habitats, Native American Culture,  Grand Rapids and Michigan History.  A section is available for children, adults, grandparents and collectors.

Grand Rapids Art Museum

155 N. Division Ave. at Pearl St., downtown

Grand Rapids, MI

(616) 831-1001

Admission charged.

Members and Children under 6: Free.

Fri. 5:00pm- close:   free.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 6:00 Fri. 11- 9:00.

GRAM presents exhibitions of national caliber and regional distinction. Its collection spans from Renaissance to modern art. Call for information on exhibitions and programs