Grand Rapids Public Museum

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on September 5 and 6, 2010.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on November 25, 2010 for Thanksgiving so that our employees can spend the day with their families.

Join woodworker and ArtPrize artist Amanda Dow Thompson for a free and interactive presentation on how the elements, setting, and particularly the viewer's perception and participation transform artwork.

Join ArtPrize artist, Eric Standley, in a free and interactive presentation abour his entry "Either/Or Orion: Laser Technology and Studio Practices."

Join ArtPrize artist Tony Hendrick for a free and interactive presentation that will explore the role of art in healing.

Film-makers Chad Vickery, Joseph, and other collaborators including actors, musicians, and crew, will share their experiences in creating their entry, "NEWWORDS."

Watch ArtPrize artist sculpt a clay bust in only 30 minutes using a live model.

Join ArtPrize artist David Huang for a free and interactive presentation of his process photos from the creation of his entry "Radiant Efflorescence 831," a hammered copper vessel created from a single piece of copper four feet square.

Join ArtPrize artist Sara Urband Murphy for a free and interactive presentation about her entry "Reality Beach" regarding the challenging process of creating large scale works or art by combining fragile ceramic and glass.

Join ArtPrize artist Nawal Motawi for a free and interactive presentation about how Motawi Tileworks came into being, the critical decision points along the way, and how the creative process affects for-profit business.

Join ArtPrize artist TJ Aitken for a free and interactive presenation exploring a snippet of history with facets of a culture radically altered by their machines illustrated with sculptural imagery.

Join ArtPrize artist Michael Peoples for a free and interactive workshop on hos to make molds for class room projects.  This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants.

Spend an evening with the Public Museum to learn what we have to offer your students.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on September 5 and 6, 2010.

Originally crafted as a "one man orchestra" to accompany silent movies, the Museum's magnificent Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ lures guest musicians from around the globe to play for you in our annual concert series.

Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of our ArtPrize exhibition!

Enjoy free family-friendly activities and music by '80's band, Starfarm, on Front Street between the parking ramp and the Museum.  Grab food and drink in the south lawn Hospitality Tent, and tour the Museum's ArtPrize exhibition.

Originally crafted as a "one man orchestra" to accompany silent movies, the Museum's magnificent Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ lures guest musicians from around the globe to play for you in our annual concert series.

Immerse yourself in history while listening to traditional stories, playing games and making crafts.  Learn about Native American regalia, dance and music.

Originally crafted as a "one man orchestra" to accompany silent movies, the Museum's magnificent Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ lures guest musicians from around the globe to play for you in our annual concert series.

The Museum's Planetarium will be closed from September 13 - 21, 2010, with the exception of the Pink Floyd show on September 17.

The Museum's Planetarium will be closed from September 13 - 21, 2010, with the exception of the Pink Floyd show on September 17.

Experience some of Pink Floyd's greatest hits accompanied by dazzling visual effects in our 2nd floor Chaffee Planetarium.