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Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

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Grand Rapids Public Museum

Downtown Grand Rapids museum covering science, history, and culture, with a planetarium and a 1928 carousel.

272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 · Grand Rapids, MI

About Grand Rapids Public Museum

The Grand Rapids Public Museum sits downtown beside the Grand River and offers exhibits on science, history, and culture for West Michigan visitors. Its galleries include a Anishinaabek exhibit and an ocean science display, and the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium runs shows on a regular schedule. The museum also holds a historic Spillman Carousel dating to 1928, though it has been closed at times for repairs. Visitors can check the calendar for events, late nights, and seasonal closures before going.

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