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Many direct descendants of the original Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa people of West Michigan still live in the region today. Here is the story of the Anishinabek -- "the people" -- in the
This exhibit includes 40 machines made based on those in his notebooks by modern scientists. Compare them to their modern equivalents and learn how they work.
The Public Museum has been collecting things since 1854, and now has more than a million objects in the collection. Many of these artifacts are on display in small, permanent exhibits throughout the t
Beautiful trees and holiday displays from around the world light up the gardens this time of year. Weekend and special evening activities showcase the traditions of featured cultures through family an
Stroll through a full-scale detailed re-creation of Grand Rapids in the 1890s, featuring eleven shops based on actual businesses and buildings. The storefronts and interiors are stocked with real merc
'Habitats' is a large, meandering exhibit that transports young and old alike through the natural environments of Michigan. The life-like exhibits of mounted animals and plants in their natu
More than 45 ethnic groups now call West Michigan their home. 'Newcomers: The People of This Place' includes more than 600 artifacts and images, dating from the first French fur traders to t
Early Grand Rapids earned the nickname "the furniture city," because it was the first center of mass-produced furniture in North America. 'The Furniture City' exhibit is the Museum
The museum will be filling the ice castle with tons of play penguins so for this exhibition. So, be sure to join us!
French artist James Tissot moved to London in 1870 because of the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War. Quickly he became one of London's most popular and successful artists. His works are of resi
This exhibit features 54 paintings from the American Impressionism Collection of Duncan Phillips. He was one of the earliest collectors of this genre of paintings.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts and educated at West Point Academy, James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) left America in 1855 to become a truly international artist. He made his home in London, with frequ
Preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, crafts and other book-related fun with a different theme each week.
Preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, crafts and other book-related fun with a different theme each week.
Preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, crafts and other book-related fun with a different theme each week.
The Chaffee Plenatarium presents 'Discover Your Universe,' a new multimedia history of astronomy's most innovative thinkers.
During da Vinci di Notte evenings, enjoy extended hours at the Museum, a pasta dinner, free carousel rides, a Planetarium show, and entrance to "Machines in Motion" for an special price.
Music fans, you're in for a treat! Radio City Christmas Spectacular is coming to Grand Rapids City! When Radio City Christmas Spectacular gets to Grand Rapids City, you won't want to be wi
Many direct descendants of the original Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa people of West Michigan still live in the region today. Here is the story of the Anishinabek -- "the people" -- in the
This exhibit includes 40 machines made based on those in his notebooks by modern scientists. Compare them to their modern equivalents and learn how they work.
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