Roger That!
Roger That! Roger That! is a two-day celebration of space exploration and the life of Grand Rapids native, Roger B. Chaffee, a former American naval officer
Roger That! Roger That! is a two-day celebration of space exploration and the life of Grand Rapids native, Roger B. Chaffee, a former American naval officer
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
175 Pictures for 175 Years: A Mobile Museum Exhibit In celebration of the 175th anniversary of Grand Rapids’ incorporation, The City of Grand Rapids and
Learn about space exploration and STEAM careers as you enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations from a variety of partner booths and exhibit tables. Here are some of
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! 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! Celebration at the Museum Friday, February 10 Join us at the GRPM for the public celebration of Roger That! Visitors will learn more about
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
Calling all aspiring astronauts: this day is for you! Join us for Roger That! at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. In partnership with GVSU, this day of
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
This offer includes those serving in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps, along with up to five family members.
The GRPM will be closing early at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th, for Cabinet of Curiosities: Grand Slam!
This elevated spring fundraiser explores America’s favorite pastime through Grand Rapids history and celebrates the GRPM’s new exhibit, Play Ball! The World’s Largest Collection of Detroit Tigers Autographed Baseballs.
The Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium is closed June 8 through June 15 for the most significant systems upgrade made to our Planetarium in 10 years!
Come back after June 15 to see crisper, cleaner, and more vibrant visuals, and a system capable of showcasing parts of the universe we weren’t able to display before!
The Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium will be closed June 8 through June 15 for the most significant systems upgrade made to our Planetarium in 10 years!
Come back after June 15 to see crisper, cleaner, and more vibrant visuals, and a system capable of showcasing parts of the universe we weren’t able to display before!
The GRPM will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 20. We will reopen on Monday, April 21 for normal hours.
Get $20 in Museum Promo Cash with the purchase of any membership now through Friday, December 6!
This promo cash can be used towards admission to the Museum, Planetarium tickets, unique local gifts at the Curiosity Shop, and food and beverages at the Museum Cafe.
Museum Promo Cash expires June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Any unused balance will be forfeited after this date. This card is for promotional purposes only and is not redeemable for cash or Museum credit.
Get $20 in Museum Promo Cash with the purchase of any membership now through Tuesday, December 3!
This promo cash can be used towards admission to the Museum, Planetarium tickets, unique local gifts at the Curiosity Shop, and food and beverages at the Museum Cafe.
Museum Promo Cash expires June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Any unused balance will be forfeited after this date. This card is for promotional purposes only and is not redeemable for cash or Museum credit.
The GRPM will be closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024 for an event. We will re-open on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9 a.m.
On Saturday, May 11, the Museum will open at 12 p.m. due to road closures for the Amway River Bank Run.
The Museum will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 for Museum Adventure After Dark. Tickets are still available!