MUSEUMS + ATTRACTIONS
Museum Unveils Reimagined Anishinaabek Exhibit
The Grand Rapids Public Museum has unveiled a reimagined version of Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place, bringing new perspectives, stories and cultural experiences to an exhibit that has been part of the museum since 1994.
YWCA Unveils New Artwork Honoring Women’s Stories
YWCA West Central Michigan in Grand Rapids unveiled new tapestry artwork on Oct. 2, marking the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Blandford Nature Center to Close Woodlands Main Campus for Private Cultural Gathering
Blandford Nature Center will temporarily close portions of its Woodlands Campus, including the Visitor Center and Historic Village, on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 to provide land and privacy for a cultural gathering held in partnership with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
A New Way to Ride the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Iconic Carousel
The iconic Spillman Carousel at the Grand Rapids Public Museum has a new feature that makes it possible for more visitors to experience the nearly century-old attraction.
A Point of Pride: John Ball Zoo Earns International Recognition
There are some things about Grand Rapids that feel so familiar we can forget how unusual they are. John Ball Zoo is one of them.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
