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Spring Break: Carnival Day

sat05apr11:00 am3:00 pmSpring Break: Carnival Day11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Event Details

Head to the Streets of Old Grand Rapids exhibit– the carnival is coming to town! 

  • Watch a juggler perform.

  • Stop by a face painter for a fun and festive work of art you can wear all day.

  • Enjoy carnival treats like cotton candy, popcorn, and snow-cones while you explore The Streets of Old Grand Rapids.

Every day from Saturday, March 29 through Sunday, April 13, guests can expect activity tables and games in addition to special theme activities. Volunteers will bring out Discovery Carts, where guests can handle real Museum artifacts and specimens. Guests can also grab a scavenger hunt from the front desk to complete as they explore exhibits.

Spring Break Fun is included with your general admission tickets and Kent County kids 17 and under get in FREE every day.

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Closure Notice

The GRPM will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 20. We will reopen on Monday, April 21 for normal hours. 

Extended! Become A GRPM Member, Earn $20 in Museum Promo Cash

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.

Become a Member Today!

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.

Become A GRPM Member, Earn $20 in Museum Promo Cash!

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.

Become a Member Today!

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.

Closure Notice

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. 

Late Opening Notice.

On Saturday, May 11, the Museum will open at 12 p.m. due to road closures for the Amway River Bank Run.

Early Closure Notice.

The Museum will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 for Museum Adventure After Dark. Tickets are still available!