Where glass blooms: Chihuly returns to Meijer Gardens
At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park art and nature have always shared the spotlight.
Spring into wonder at John Ball Zoo
Zoo lovers and conservation supporters have two exciting opportunities this spring to experience magic and make a difference.
Reach for the stars at Veen Observatory
The Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association are partnering to bring the community a season of stargazing and space history.
In otter news… John Ball Zoo opens with a splash
John Ball Zoo will open for its 2026 season on Friday, March 20, welcoming visitors back with new animals, expanded exhibits and a full slate of events.
Museum brings new life to old streets
The Grand Rapids Public Museum is inviting visitors to step deeper into the city’s past with the expansion of its beloved Streets of Old Grand Rapids exhibit, set to open May 2026.
Spring (and syrup!) is in the air at Blandford Nature Center
For more than half a century, families in Grand Rapids have welcomed spring with a visit to Blandford Nature Center’s Sugarbush Festival, now in its 56th year.
Spring takes flight at Meijer Gardens’ ‘Butterflies Are Blooming’ exhibition
Spring’s most colorful tradition returns to West Michigan as the 31st annual “Butterflies Are Blooming” exhibition takes flight.
GRAAMA announces Black History Month lineup of events
Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA) is hosting a series of events throughout February to mark Black History Month.
Saddle up: all the pretty little horses are back
After a long construction hiatus, the beloved Spillman Carousel is back in the saddle, so to speak.
Museums honor Black history
Downtown Grand Rapids comes alive each February as residents celebrate Black History Month.
Roger That! NASA astronaut set to touch down at GRPM
On Jan. 27, 1967, a flash fire during a NASA Apollo test claimed the lives of three astronauts, including Roger B. Chaffee.
Holiday magic meets hands-on play at GR Children’s Museum
This holiday season, the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is transforming December into a month-long celebration of creativity, connection and kid-powered joy.
Meijer Gardens powers up the holiday magic
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is heading into the holidays with fresh accolades
Weathering Emotions at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Inside the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, a soft rumble of thunder rolls across a brightly colored space
GRPM opens Grand Junction
The Grand Rapids Public Museum has announced the opening of Grand Junction, a hands-on, creative experience featuring massive LEGO displays.
A day to celebrate every story
This Saturday, Nov. 8, the GRPM will fill with the sights, sounds and flavors of cultures from around the world during its annual Cultural Heritage Festival.
John Ball Zoo welcomes adorable new additions to the family
From the snowy slopes of Central Asia to the rivers of West Africa, two of the zoo’s newest arrivals are melting hearts and marking major conservation milestones in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum opens ‘a pizzeria’
Grand Rapids children can now step into the world of pizza-making at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum with its newest interactive pizza exhibit.
$250K grant powers upgrades at John Ball Zoo
John Ball Zoo has received a $250,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to fund new signage, art, and educational features within the zoo’s African region.
Museum keeps the fire burning for Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is officially observed on Monday, Oct. 13, but the Grand Rapids Public Museum is keeping the celebration going all week.
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