Grand Rapids Public Museum

The Grand Rapids Public Museum's Mission Statement

We exist to be a living monument of artifacts, ideas and stories told through exhibitions, events and educational programming designed to inspire, motivate and celebrate our human bond. We enrich the life of our community through experiences of the wider world in a uniquely Grand Rapids context.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum manages a series of sites, the main facility being the Van Andel Museum Center in downtown Grand Rapids. The museum is a 501 (c) (3), not-for-profit organization that relies on admission fees, donations, fundraising efforts, membership fees and grants to operate.

• Click here to view our 2008 Annual Report
• Click here to view our 2009 Annual Report
• Click here to view our 2010 Annual Report
• Click here to view our 2011 Annual Report

Key Staff Contacts

• President and CEO, Dale Robertson
• CFO and Director of Administration, Karen Wilburn
• Vice President of Philanthropy, Valeda Collins
• Director of Education and Interpretation, Marilyn Merdzinski
• Director of Exhibits and Facilities, Tom Bantle
• Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Kate Moore
• Membership Manager, Nicole Forward
• Curiosity Shop, Jane Claus
• School Group / Adult Group Scheduling, Brae Brown 
• Corporate Group Sales, Tracy Bacigal

Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation Board of Trustees

Danny Gaydou, Chair
Carol Van Andel, Vice-Chair
Rich Noreen, Secretary and Treasurer
Dale A. Robertson
Mike Batts
John Canepa
Gilda Gely
Birgit M. Klohs
Steele A. Taylor*
Larry Titley
Thomas Wesholski
Jim Williams
Kaplin Jones, Counsel

Grand Rapids Public Museum Board of Directors

Danny Gaydou
Carol Van Andel
Rich Noreen
John Dean
Dale A. Roberston
Steele A. Taylor*

*Honorary Member

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