The Life and Legacy of Roger B Chaffee
What Does it Take to be an Astronaut? On April 9, 1959, NASA formally announced the “Mercury 7” astronauts. These men were an elite group
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Roger That!
Roger That! Roger That! celebrates space exploration and the life of Grand Rapids native, Roger B. Chaffee, a former American naval officer and aviator aeronautical
ROGER THAT! GRPM Celebration
Roger That! celebrates space exploration and the life of Grand Rapids native, Roger B. Chaffee, a former American naval officer and aviator aeronautical engineer, and NASA astronaut
Roger That!
Roger That! Celebration at the Museum Saturday, February 11 Join us at the GRPM for the public celebration of Roger That! Visitors will learn more about
Keynote Speaker José Hernández – SOLD OUT
Roger That! GRPM Keynote Speaker José Hernández 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, in the GRPM’s Meijer Theater Join us at the GRPM for a
Roger That!
Roger That! Celebration at the Museum Friday, February 10 Join us at the GRPM for the public celebration of Roger That! Visitors will learn more about
Camps and Classes
Camps & Classes Camp Curious Returns! From June 10 through August 2, campers will experience the Grand Rapids Public Museum like never before during Camp
GRPM at Home
GRPMFrom Home The GRPM is continuing to deliver content digitally to the community to entertain, educate and spark curiosity from wherever you are at. The Museum
Roger That!
Roger That! Celebration at the Museum Saturday, February 17 Join the GRPM for the public celebration of Roger That! on Friday, February 16 and Saturday,
Perseverance Rover to Arrive on Mars!
Searching for Signs of Life on Mars. Last fall, the GRPM published a blog post about the Mars opposition. Opposition is the closest approach between
The 1928 Spillman Carousel is closed while we undergo riverfront construction. The carousel will re-open in the Spring of 2025.