Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Museum Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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What to expect

The Grand Rapids Children's Museum is a two-floor interactive museum with hands-on exhibits and daily drop-in programs that inspire learning through play. It has been a playful destination in downtown Grand Rapids for over 25 years and has welcomed over 4 million guests. The museum features a variety of activities and dramatic play options for children, including artistic things, making it a great place for younger kids. It is also accessible for children with cognitive, autism spectrum, or developmental disabilities, as well as for mobility and wheelchair users

Plan your family visit to the Grand Rapids Children's Museum with these blog insights 👇

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A Detailed Guide to Visiting Grand Rapids Children’s Museum

A Detailed Guide to Visiting Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Grand Rapids Children's Museum with our kids. The museum has a great variety of exhibits, like 'Wee Discovery' for toddlers, 'Bubble Table & Bubble Tower', 'Just Playing Around', 'Diagnosis Fun!', 'Kidstruction Zone', 'Little Grand Rapids', and many smaller play areas

Highlights: We were impressed by the number of exhibits and the in-depth nature of the activities. Our kids loved playing in 'Wee Discovery' and making bubbles in the 'Bubble Table & Bubble Tower'. The 'Little Grand Rapids' exhibit was a highlight, with its kid-sized city ✨

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Two Days in Grand Rapids with Kids, A Weekend Getaway from Chicago or Detroit

Two Days in Grand Rapids with Kids, A Weekend Getaway from Chicago or Detroit
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a few hours at the museum, exploring exhibits like Wee Discovery, Bubbles, Diagnosis: Fun!, Kidstruction Zone, Little Grand Rapids, and more

Highlights: The kids loved the Wee Discovery exhibit with its pint-sized kitchen, plastic balls, and sensory activities. They also enjoyed the Bubbles exhibit with its bubble tower and tables, as well as the Diagnosis: Fun! exhibit with its MRI tube and x-ray machine ✨