Your place of never-ending curiosity and inspiration is expanding to offer even more access to history, science, and culture.
Chaffee Planetarium
Don’t miss out on stellar shows including Anishinaabe Star Knowledge, The Dark Side Light Show, and our latest planetarium presentation, Planet Explorers
Photos with Santa, Saturday, December 7
Meet Santa and enjoy a morning of holiday family fun at the Museum! Tickets are $30 per group and include a Planetarium show, hot chocolate, and photos.
Snowflake Break Camps
Sign up your first through sixth grade learners for a day of fun and education at the Museum over winter break with hands-on activities, experiments, and crafts.
Join Finny's Friends
From as low as $5 a month, Finny’s Friends make a difference. They help keep program fees for Camp Curious, field trips, and other educational experiences low.
The GRPM boasts one of Michigan’s largest collections of historical and cultural artifacts and scientific specimens that tell the stories of West Michigan and the wider world.
Explore the Community Collections with 250,000+ Artifacts & Specimens.
Build Your Ideal Museum Field Trip.
Including free and affordable onsite and virtual programming to connect to curriculum and inspire curiosity.
- Free admission every day of the year
- Discounts to planetarium shows, camps and more
- Free admission to 300+ museums and science centers nationwide
- Free parking in the Museum’s ramp
- Pays for itself in less than 2 visits