Learn more about what exhibits, planetarium shows and events coming up at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
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Special Exhibits
Planetarium Shows
Special Events
Fundraiser Events
The GRPM will be closing early at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th, for Cabinet of Curiosities:Â 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.Â
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!