🕰️ 🗝️ The second floor of the Streets of Old Grand Rapids exhibit will open on MAY 1!
Here's a little teaser with Collections Curator, Andrea Melvin, about what you'll encounter when you visit the new Kent Scientific Institute.
We've got another second-floor business to announce before we open the space. Stay tuned! 👀
✨ 🌙 Our next two OPEN LATE evenings are this Thursday and Friday! See the Museum in a whole new light by visiting during extra hours, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Experience a quieter, more immersive visit at your own pace, see how the Carousel glows during a nighttime spin, and enjoy more time for curiosity.
Plan your visit today using the link in our bio! 🔗
Kent County, we are YOUR public Museum!
That's why Kent County kids 17 and under get in free every day, and all Kent County residents receive free parking in the Museum ramp by bringing their ticket to the front desk.
Be Curious about your community, your history, your environment, and your world. Stop in and learn something new with us today by exploring 3 floors of interactive exhibits and the region's only Planetarium.
Plan your visit today using the link in our bio! 🔗
🗣️ CALL FOR INDIGENOUS ARTISTS!
The Grand Rapids Public Museum is seeking an Indigenous artist to design a logo for the Anishinaabek: The Original People of this Place Exhibit Grand Opening PowWow in October!
The newly redesigned exhibit celebrates the history, culture, and ongoing presence of the Anishinaabek people of Michigan.
The selected winning logo will be printed on t-shirts, print and digital flyers, and other event merchandise and promotional materials, and the artist will receive a cash prize of $250. Deadline for submission is June 15, 2026.
Read the full request for proposal using the link in our bio! 🔗
🪑 Chairs... they always have your back!
At Chair Camp, you will celebrate Grand Rapids' Furniture City legacy by crafting a miniature chair with Carla Hartman, Education Director of the Eames Office (@eamesoffice ), owner of the design company Chairs Lady (@chairslady ), and granddaughter of Charles and Ray Eames.
🎨 Families and friends of all ages can grab a seat for Fun with Furniture this Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Check out the mini chairs crafted throughout the week and make your very own. Free with general admission!
🥂 And for the adults, there's still time to get your tickets for Designer Drinks (21+) tonight at 7 p.m.
Learn more using the link in our bio! 🔗
Chair Camp is sponsored by the Furniture Manufacturers' Heritage Advised Fund of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation
🗣️ Register NOW for the LAST community science training for 2026!
🎣 With river restoration work on the horizon, we want to know how many people are fishing downtown, where they fish, and how they fish. Your data will help us understand the impact of river rehabilitation and support the health of our waterways.
You can register for training this coming Tuesday, May 19, at 6 p.m., then sign up for count dates. Counting only takes an hour, and your data will make a big difference!
Register today using the link in our bio! 🔗
🤝 This project is conducted in collaboration with Encompass Socio-ecological Consulting LLC, John Ball Zoo, and the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds - Grand Valley Metro Council
🪑 Unleash your inner designer while enjoying craft beer and cocktails at Designer Drinks! 🥂
Meet Carla Hartman, Education Director of the Eames Office, owner of the design company Chairs Lady, and granddaughter of designers Charles and Ray Eames. She'll give you design tips, chair knowledge, and a bit of inspiration before you dig into recycled and crafting materials to create your very own mini chair masterpiece.
📅 Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
📍The Grand Rapids Public Museum | 272 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids
🎟️ $20 per person
This is a 21+ event with a cash bar. Get your tickets now using the link in our bio!
Chair Camp is sponsored by the Furniture Manufacturers' Heritage Advised Fund of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation
The GRPM is proud to share that our CEO and President, Dale Robertson, will be receiving the President's Award from the Michigan Museums Association (MMA) for his distinguished career and transformative impact at the Museum.
Congratulations, Dale, and thank you to the MMA for recognizing his role in growing the GRPM into the institution it is today with tireless dedication to our mission.
For over 60 years, the MMA has served as a catalyst for advancing Michigan’s museum community through shared learning, advocacy, and collaboration.
You can join us in celebrating and supporting the MMA by participating in their online silent auction. Bid on unique behind-the-scenes experiences at museums all over Michigan and support the organization that advocates for them using the link in our bio 🔗
The Planets Ballet Promotional Trailer is here! Come see our beautiful show May 29-31 at @dogstorytheater and the @grmuseum planetarium!
Ticket links in bio!
The Planets ballet is inspired by Gustav Holst’s complete orchestral suite, with each of its seven movements representing a celestial being:
Mars, the Bringer of War; Venus, the Bringer of Peace; Mercury, the Winged Messenger: - Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity; Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age; Uranus, the Magician; and Neptune, the Mystic. In this ballet, each planet is a character with its own story, mood, and presence. As the music unfolds, the celestial beings introduce themselves and interact with one another, gradually drawing the audience into their mysterious and shifting realm.
DOGSTORY THEATER
MAY 29TH 7:30PM
MAY 30TH 3PM & 7:30PM
GRPM PLANETARIUM
MAY 31ST 7:30PM
#gustovholsttheplanets #avanttheatreballet #grandrapidsart
🔎 When students get to explore the Community Archives and Research Center, their experiences help bridge the gap between the past and the present.
Discover how Grand Valley State University (@gvsu ) Professor Dr. Yan Liang has incorporated a visit to see the Museum's Collections into one of her East Asian studies courses.
Did you know you can explore the Museum's Collections online? Explore our Digital Collections using the link in our bio! 🔗
💧🔍 The GRPM provides historical, cultural, and scientific interpretation of the Grand River to visitors of all ages every day. Now, with the new riverfront space, we have the infrastructure to create even more meaningful moments of closeness with this important natural resource.
Moments that we hope will inspire the next generation of river scientists.
Learn more about the programs and research that will be enhanced by the new riverfront space in our latest blog using the link in our bio! 🔗
