John Ball Zoo welcomes baby bongo

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

John Ball Zoo begins study on potential aquarium

John Ball Zoo will conduct a joint study with Kent County and the city of Muskegon to decide where to build an aquarium in West Michigan.

Out of the Park and Into the Museum

A new exhibit opening at the Grand Rapids Public Museum next month will bring baseball history to life through an extensive collection of autographed baseballs.

John Ball Zoo goes ‘boo’ on Halloween

An annual Halloween event will return to John Ball Zoo for two weekends. 

Ivy House to host grand opening

A garden-themed event venue in Saugatuck will commemorate its grand opening.

Museum readies for another ‘Adventure’

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

‘Downton Abbey’ fashion coming to Muskegon

The Muskegon Museum of Art will host an exhibit of early 20th century fashion, featuring clothing items used in a popular TV show.

Holiday Events and More at the Museum

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

Fashion statement

The Grand Rapids Public Museum and Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University will partner in presenting a fashion show and...

Museum boasts new free exhibits for summer fun

Have you ever wanted to touch the real fossilized bones or the teeth of these long-extinct creature?

An Out-of-This-World Experience

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

Museums & Attractions: October 2019

Museums and attractions listings and highlights

Clapp Family Mastodon to make museum debut

Soon, a piece of West Michigan’s ancient history will step into the spotlight.

Museum exhibit to explore nature’s influence on fashion

The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) is rolling out a new exhibit.

Museums + Attractions: April 2020

Museums and attractions listings and highlights.

$50K competition puts female painters in the spotlight

If you're looking for a little inspiration amid the summer heat—and somewhere cool, in both senses of the word—look no further than the Muskegon Museum of Art.

A tradition in ‘The East’

The candle-lit luminaries that line the streets of East Grand Rapids at Christmastime are truly a sight to behold. 

A Spring Break Bonanza

Families looking for fun-filled activities this spring break will find plenty to enjoy at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum from April 4 to April 13.

Winter Season Brings Four New Exhibitions to the Grand Rapids Art Museum

The Grand Rapids Art Museum is set to unveil four new exhibitions this winter, marking an exciting beginning to the new year.
Meijer Gardens outdoor concert series. Photo by Tony Norkus

Meijer Gardens announces 2021 events

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park released its 2021 calendar of events, which include exhibitions, guest speakers and concerts.

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