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Special Exhibits

FACING MARS

Would you survive the journey? (February 11 - May 6, 2012)

Museum Closure

Museum Closed on Mondays

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on Mondays beginning January 23, 2012.

February 6, 2012

Museum Closed on Mondays

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on Mondays beginning January 23, 2012.

February 13, 2012

Museum Closed on Mondays

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on Mondays beginning January 23, 2012.

February 13, 2012

Museum Closed on Mondays

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on Mondays beginning January 23, 2012.

February 20, 2012

Museum Closed on Mondays

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on Mondays beginning January 23, 2012.

February 27, 2012

Museum Closed on Mondays

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on Mondays starting January 23, 2012.

March 5, 2012

Museum Closed on Mondays

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on Mondays starting January 23, 2012.

March 12, 2012

Museum Closed on Mondays

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on Mondays starting January 23, 2012.

March 19, 2012

Museum Closed on Mondays

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closed on Mondays starting January 23, 2012.

March 26, 2012

Education Programs

After-School Special: Facing Mars

This FREE event for educators provides a preview of the Facing Mars exhibit, planetarium show and STEM curriculum tie-ins

February 13, 2012
Monday4:00pm - 6:00pm

Student STEM Career Exploration Day

Middle and high school students can meet industry professionals and learn about science, technology, engineering and math careers, and educational options within West Michigan.

March 2, 2012
Friday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

General Interest

DTE Energy Foundation Ethnic Heritage Festival

Join us for a FREE, day-long celebration of music, dance, crafts and food representing the various ethnic groups that call West Michigan home.

February 4, 2012
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

FACING MARS Member Preview

Museum Members are invited to be the first to tour FACING MARS. (The Museum will be open to Members only from 8:00 am - 11:00 am.)

February 11, 2012
Saturday8:00 am - 11:00 am

Museum Closed Until 11am

The Public Museum will be closed to the public until 11am on Saturday, February 11th.

February 11, 2012
Saturday9:00am - 11:00am

FACING MARS Madness Nights - Special Evening Package

Enjoy a special package price on select evenings throughout FACING MARS; includes dinner, general admission, FACING MARS admission, and a planetarium show.

February 15, 2012 - February 18, 2012
Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Public STEM Career Exploration Day

Parents and middle and high school students can meet industry professionals and learn about science, technology, engineering and math careers, and educational options within West Michigan.

March 3, 2012
Saturday11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mighty Wurlitzer Program Featuring Steve Schlesing

Steve will accompany two short Laurel and Hardy silent films, Wrong Again and Habeas Corpus, and play a selection of musical numbers.

March 9, 2012 - March 10, 2012
Friday7:00 pm
Saturday2:00 pm

FACING MARS Madness Nights - Special Evening Package

Enjoy a special package price on select evenings throughout FACING MARS; includes dinner, general admission, FACING MARS admission, and a planetarium show.

March 13, 2012 - March 16, 2012
Tuesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FACING MARS Madness Nights - Special Evening Package

Enjoy a special package price on select evenings throughout FACING MARS; includes dinner, general admission, FACING MARS admission, and a planetarium show.

March 30, 2012 - April 7, 2012
Sunday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mighty Wurlitzer Program Featuring Mark Herman

Mark brings to life the works of the famous composer Irving Berlin, who published more than 1,250 songs, 25 of which reached #1 on the pop charts.

April 13, 2012 - April 14, 2012
Friday7:00 pm
Saturday2:00 pm

Museums Free For All

We are thrilled to be participating in Museums Free For  All!

April 15, 2012
Sunday12pm - 5pm

FACING MARS Madness Nights - Special Evening Package

Enjoy a special package price on select evenings throughout FACING MARS; includes dinner, general admission, FACING MARS admission, and a planetarium show.

May 1, 2012 - May 3, 2012
Tuesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Planetarium

Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" Laser Light Show

Experience classic rock as never before, accompanied by dazzling visual effects during this laser light show. 

February 11, 2012 - April 7, 2012
Saturday9:00 pm

Radiohead Laser Light Show

Experience classic rock as never before, accompanied by dazzling visual effects during this laser light show. 

February 11, 2012 - April 7, 2012
Saturday10:00 pm

Voigt House

An Afternoon of Fashion and Tea

Take a trip back in time in the elegant and opulent Victorian era Voigt Home.

Voigt House: 115 College Avenue SE

February 17, 2012 - February 18, 2012
Friday1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Saturday1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

An Afternoon of Fashion and Tea

Take a trip back in time in the elegant and opulent Victorian era Voigt Home. (115 College Avenue SE)

March 16, 2012 - March 17, 2012
Friday1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Saturday1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

An Afternoon of Fashion and Tea

Take a trip back in time in the elegant and opulent Victorian era Voigt Home. (115 College Avenue SE)

April 20, 2012 - April 21, 2012
Friday1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Saturday1:00 pm to 2:30 pm