Museums
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Gallery Chat: Abstract Art
Guided art conversation exploring abstract works at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Open Late!
Experience the Grand Rapids Public Museum after dark with planetarium shows.
Drop-In Studio: Fabric Wall Hanging
Drop-in craft studio creating fabric wall hangings at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Gallery Chat: Sketching
Drop in for a guided museum chat on sketching with art experts at GRAM.
Artist-Led Workshop: Contemporary Embroidery with Jennifer Gould
Hands-on embroidery workshop led by artist at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Free Community Quilting Day with Treetops Collective
Free community quilting workshop for all ages at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
An Evening with Thomas Jefferson
Acclaimed actor Bill Barker brings Thomas Jefferson to life in first-person at the Ford Presidential Museum.
3rd Thursday Cozy Movie Night
Cozy movie night at Grand Rapids Children's Museum with emotional support activities.
Gallery Chat: Michigan Art and Artists
Guided gallery discussion exploring Michigan artists at Grand Rapids Art Museum (included with admission).
Healing with Play Partner Programming
Community healing program at Grand Rapids Children's Museum focusing on play, resilience, and emotions.
Thanksgiving Break Play Days at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Thanksgiving Break play days packed with hands-on activities at Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
Giftworks!
Create handmade gifts to wrap and share at Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
GRAM AFTER DARK
Celebrate the season at Grand Rapids Art Museum's festive ugly sweater party.
Sinterklaas at the Museum
Meet Sinterklaas and explore Dutch Christmas traditions at this festive museum visit.
Show and Tell with the Train Team
Meet volunteer train builders and explore the museum's impressive model railroad display.
Drop-In Studio: Creativity Lab
Drop-in art-making at Grand Rapids Art Museum—explore creative projects at your own pace.
Gallery Chat: Textile Art
Explore textile art with a museum guide in this family-friendly gallery conversation.
Gallery Chat: Highlight from the Permanent Collection
Guided tour of the Grand Rapids Art Museum's permanent collection for families and members.
Member Playtime
GRCM members celebrate the season with pajama playtime and holiday decorating activities.
Gallery Chat: A Shared Vision
Guided art discussion for members & families exploring the museum's important collections.
Winter Break at GRCM
Make winter break magical with creativity and discovery at Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
New Year's Early Eve
Celebrate the new year early at the Children's Museum with disco-themed wishes and sparkling fun.
2027 Orchid Show Presented by Grand Valley Orchid Society
Three-decade tradition returns: browse orchid sales and marvel at spectacular displays at Meijer Gardens.
A Most Elegant Madness: Orchids, Art and Fashion in the Victorian Age
Curator-led talk on Victorian orchids, art & fashion at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Winter Nights | Grand Rapids Ballet
Evening celebration at Frederik Meijer Gardens with lights, art, and performances by Grand Rapids Ballet.