COLLEGE
    SEMESTER MEMBERSHIPS

    The Grand Rapids Public Museum’s interdisciplinary exhibits and extensive artifact collection provides many opportunities and connections for college-level courses. A semester-long membership allows students to visit the Museum and work through assignments or projects at their own pace and on days and times that are best for them.

    Faculty in the community have leveraged the GRPM exhibits and artifacts as inspiration for: pre-service educators, history and research-based courses, developing understandings of indigenous culture, and artistic projects such as illustration and photography.

     Purpose:

    To provide an opportunity for College and University Professors to leverage the GRPM for coursework as well as provide students with an opportunity to visit the Museum for research. 

    Not intended for group visits.

    Semester Membership Dues*: 

    • 1-25 students = $100
    • 26-50 students = $200
    • 51-75 students = $300
    • 76-100 students = $400

    *price is per semester (unlimited visits during semester dates)

    Requirements

    • Brief statement of who you serve and your primary mission
    • Class roster which will allow the students to visit by giving their name at the front desk.

    Membership Status

    Applications must be approved by the GRPM. Notification can take 2-4 weeks for approval. After your application is approved, you will receive an email with your digital membership card and receipt of payment which will also serve as your receipt for tax purposes. 

    Includes 

    • 1 digital membership card
    • Unlimited entry for Professor and all students listed in the provided class roster between the start date and end date of the semester. 

    Benefits*

    • Free general admission to Museum 
    • Free carousel rides
    • Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp

     *This membership is only intended for use at the GRPM, and is  not eligible for reciprocation with other museums. Not intended for personal staff use.

    College Semester Membership Application

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