Unlimited wonder,
all year long.
A GRPM membership pays for itself in just two visits — plus plenty of extra perks.
Get a full year of access to three floors of hands-on discovery, from interactive exhibits to discounts on Planetarium shows and Carousel rides right in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Additional Membership Benefits
- FREE Validated Parking: Save every time by parking in the Museum ramp.
- 300+ Museums Nationwide: Free general admission to science centers and museums via the ASTC Travel Passport Program.
- $2 Planetarium Tickets: 50% off all Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium shows.
- Local Reciprocal Access: Free admission to the Veen Observatory and local cultural partners.
- Early Access & Savings: Advanced and discounted ticketing for museum events and summer camps.
- Museum Discounts: Take 10% off at the Curiosity Shop and Museum Cafe.
- Exclusive Invites: Access member-only events and special exhibit previews.
- Renewal Savings: Enjoy a reduced cost when you renew your membership annually.
Membership
Levels
Family - $100
Family membership includes 2 named adults residing in the same household and all children in the same household ages 17 and younger.
Grandparent - $100
Grandparent memberships include 2 named grandparents residing in the same household and all grandchildren ages 17 and under.
Dual - $80
Dual Memberships are $80 and include 2 named adults.
Individual - $60
Individual membership includes 1 named adult.
Add a guest - $20 each (max. 4)
Add up to 4 unnamed guest passes to your membership to bring in an additional person(s) to receive member benefits each time you visit. This person is not named, so that it can be a different individual(s) each visit.
Museum memberships are good for one year from the month of purchase and are tax deductible. All memberships receive a free digital membership card! Physical membership cards can be purchased for a $3 service fee.
Senior and student discounts available for individual memberships. A military discount for retired or active military is available for Museum memberships with military card. Discounted memberships must be purchased at the GRPM’s front desk.
2026 Local
Reciprocal
Memberships
Throughout the year take advantage of your membership at other cultural organizations! Enjoy FREE general admission at the below institutions in their set month. Please read additional information and requirements for each organization below.
Membership cards must be shown at time of entrance with your tickets.
ASTC TRAVEL
PASSPORT PROGRAM
*Museums within 90 miles not included, please see below for more details.
The following ASTC museums fall within 90 miles (as the crow flies) of the Grand Rapids Public Museum and therefore are excluded from the ASTC reciprocal program.
- Air Zoo in Portage
- Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art in Midland
- Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing*
- Kingman Museum in Battle Creek
- USS Silversides Submarine Museum in Muskegon
*Please note that Impression 5 Science Center offers GRPM
members 1/2 off general admission.
Memberships are not applicable for group booking discounts.
SERVICE ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
To provide an opportunity for non-profit service organizations to bring their clients to the Museum to enrich their daily lives at a nominal annual fee.
Non-profit service organizations that specialize in providing care for their residents and program participants with physical, emotional, behavioral and mental challenges are eligible to apply.
Not intended for either public or private schools.
 Purpose:
To provide an opportunity for non-profit service organizations to bring their clients to the Museum to enrich their daily lives at a nominal annual fee.Â
Non-profit service organizations that specialize in providing care for their residents and program participants with physical, emotional, behavioral and mental challenges are eligible to apply.Â
Not intended for either public or private schools.
Annual Membership Dues: $150 for up to 20 people (Please reach out for more information on groups larger than 20)
Requirements
- 501(c)(3) letterÂ
- Brief statement of who you serve and your primary mission
- A separate membership for each site is required if an organization has multiple facility locations
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. When you visit the Museum, please bring your membership card and service organization ID and present them to the Front Desk.
IncludesÂ
- 1 digital membership card
- Entry with membership card for up to 10 organization clientele (additional caregivers can receive free admission at a 1 for 1 ratio of clientele)Â
Benefits*
- Free general admission to MuseumÂ
- Reduced admission to the Chaffee Planetarium
- 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.
Renewal:Â
- Renew before your expiration date to bypass reapplicationÂ
- Renewal can be done via email or phone at anytime before expiration date
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.
Program Criteria
 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.Â
Not intended for group visits.
Semester Membership Dues*:Â
- 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.Â
IncludesÂ
- 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.Â
Benefits*
- Free general admission to MuseumÂ
- 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.
