Museums + Attractions

Starting Sunday, Jan. 12, the Grand Rapids Public Museum will offer a space for visitors with sensory sensitivities.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is bringing back its popular Concerts Under the Stars series, an immersive planetarium experience.

Craving a bit of snow? Just a short two-and-a-half-hour drive up U.S. 131, a wintery oasis awaits.

A 1938 hand-carved map of Michigan, displayed at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, has been given an update.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is ushering in the 2024 holiday season with an array of experiences for families and visitors of all ages.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is set to host its Cultural Heritage Festival on Saturday, November 2

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is celebrating a significant milestone with record attendance for its 2024 fiscal year.

I took my son-in-law to the zip line in Muskegon for a travel article. My plan was to have him do the zip lining and I’d interview him.

John Ball Zoo turned into a hub of feline expertise as it welcomed 180 animal care specialists, veterinarians, and researchers from across the globe.

In a remarkable twist to the Grand Rapids Public Museum's ongoing expansion project, construction crews have uncovered a significant piece of the city's industrial past.

This fall, Robinette’s is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Peanuts with a special corn maze that promises to delight fans of all ages.

John Ball Zoo has announced the birth of a female eastern mountain bongo, one of the largest forest antelopes.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is gearing up for a new annual event.

John Ball Zoo and its conservation partners have made significant progress in the conservation of one of the world’s rarest butterflies— the Poweshiek skipperling.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum invites visitors to a summer brimming with discovery and excitement.

One of our state's most beloved tourist destinations is in the running for the best summer travel destinations in the country.

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day? The Cynthia McKean’s Sculpture Studio and Garden open house might just be the perfect choice.

John Ball Zoo is inviting the community to immerse themselves in a mesmerizing blend of wildlife and Asian culture.

The magical and immersive Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is returning to John Ball Zoo after its very successful inaugural debut last year.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has secured $4 million in State funding from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. for the Museum’s $50 million expansion project.