Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Grand Rapids Children's Museum GRCM is two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits and daily drop-in programs.
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06/02/2026

OF COURSE there’s so many reasons to join today for the best summer ever! ☀️ 🌈 join today at GRCM.org/join

🌟 GRCM Members, your membership comes with even more summer fun!Show your GRCM membership card in June and receive FREE ...
06/02/2026

🌟 GRCM Members, your membership comes with even more summer fun!

Show your GRCM membership card in June and receive FREE admission to the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center and the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum & Leslie Science & Nature Center - LSNC! 🚣🔬🌿

🌈 GRCM Members, save the date for a Rainbow Party! Join us on June 8 from 9am-12pm to celebrate summer with a rainbow-fi...
06/01/2026

🌈 GRCM Members, save the date for a Rainbow Party! Join us on June 8 from 9am-12pm to celebrate summer with a rainbow-filled playtime! ☀️

Make your own bubble wand, explore summer sensory bins, enjoy a sweet summer treat, and have all the colorful fun with us! 🫧✨

Community Partners & Food Trucks — Want to Join the Fun!? 🎉 🌈Our 8th Annual Day of Play Celebration is taking play to th...
05/31/2026

Community Partners & Food Trucks — Want to Join the Fun!? 🎉 🌈

Our 8th Annual Day of Play Celebration is taking play to the streets! With Rainbow Road closed to traffic, families will enjoy FREE museum admission, outdoor play experiences, bubbles, crafts, performances, foam fun, and hands-on activities led by dozens of community partners! 🫧🎨✨

We’re looking for community partners to bring interactive activities and share how your organization celebrates play with kids and families!

We’re also looking for food trucks to join the celebration! 🌮🍦

Learn more about the event here:
https://www.grcm.org/day-of-play-2026

Interested in participating as a food truck or community partner? Email [email protected]! 💛

📸 Julie Balgavy Photography

Learn all about aviation in our new featured exhibit, Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen featuring Black Wings A...
05/30/2026

Learn all about aviation in our new featured exhibit, Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen featuring Black Wings American Dreams of Flight! ✈️🚁🚀

Explore the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen, learn STEM concepts, and more in this interactive exhibit!

Learn more at grcm.org.

⭐️ This exhibit is locally sponsored by The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation, the Steelcase Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

📸 Julie Balgavy Photography

Mini Chefs is back! 🧇 ✨ Get ready to stir, sprinkle, and snack! On select dates in May, little chefs are invited to the ...
05/28/2026

Mini Chefs is back! 🧇 ✨

Get ready to stir, sprinkle, and snack! On select dates in May, little chefs are invited to the Workshop for Mini Chefs, a hands-on cooking experience packed with tasty fun. 🍞 🧇

Friday, May 29, 9-11am: Make your own mini waffles

Included with regular admission — drop in and start cooking!

5, 4, 3, 2, 1... We're ready for takeoff! 🛫 Our newest traveling exhibit, AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen fea...
05/27/2026

5, 4, 3, 2, 1... We're ready for takeoff! 🛫

Our newest traveling exhibit, AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen featuring Black Wings, American Dreams of Flight is open for play!

Together, this dynamic exhibit explores multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM concepts. Inspired by the tools and tasks related to flying and aeronautics, open now through September at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. For more information, visit www.grcm.org.

⭐️ This exhibit is locally sponsored by The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation, the Steelcase Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

📸 Julie Balgavy Photography

05/26/2026

Let PLAY take flight in our newest exhibit Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen featuring Black Wings American Dreams of Flight, open now through September! ✈️

Thank you to our friends for making today’s ribbon cutting extra special: 🚀

💛 Caregivers, treat yourself! ☕Our Tots & Coffee Club is happening today from 9–11am!Enjoy a cozy morning of play, conne...
05/26/2026

💛 Caregivers, treat yourself! ☕
Our Tots & Coffee Club is happening today from 9–11am!

Enjoy a cozy morning of play, connection, and toddler-time activities—all while you sip a complimentary drink from our GRCM Coffee Bar.

See you soon!✨

Address

11 Sheldon Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+16162354726

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