Discover the best top things to do in Kent County, United States including Michigan Masonic Museum and Library, Rockford Area Museum, LaFontsee Galleries, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, LowellArts, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA), Averill Museum.
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LaFontsee Galleries is a local art gallery in Grand Rapids, MI. We represent over 60 local and national artists specializing in a huge variety of fine art, including: painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, drawing, and glass and ceramics. We are handicap accessible, and free and open to the public. We also offer: fully customizable art printing installation and delivery services custom framing & matting art consulting posters and prints and a decor & gift boutique.
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Explore the life and times of Gerald R. Ford, Michigan's only President. Here documents, artifacts, photographs, and videos combine to tell the dramatic story of the Ford Presidency in the mid-1970s. Museum galleries depict Gerald Ford's rise from a humble youth to Eagle Scout, star football player, World War II naval officer, and U.S. congressman, and the unique way by which he became Vice President and President. Meet the issues of the day - the energy crisis, the Nixon pardon, Vietnamese refugees, and learn about the Bicentennial. Your visit will include a stop in the life-sized Oval Office and Cabinet Room. See for yourself how President Ford shaped our world.
When in Grand Rapids for a conference, I met up with family who live in Michigan and we went to the Gerald Ford Museum. The museum is laid out very nicely - a walk through his early years, leading up to his presidency and death - with photos, videos and many artifacts. I especially enjoyed the special photography collection, seeing what his Oval Office in the White House looked like and the beautiful outdoor space (including President and Mrs Fords hillside graves). I learned a lot about Gerald Ford and his life. My only regret is that my husband (the history buff) wasn't with me to see it all. I hope to be able to come back again with him.
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Children direct their own learning at this hands-on museum with both permanent and changing exhibits, where they play with slippery bubbles, study a live beehive, learn the magic of mirrors and more.
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LowellArts connects artists and audiences through the visual and performing arts. Our welcoming, vibrant organization has been growing since its inception in 1977 and is made up of committed arts enthusiasts. Our staff, volunteers, and supporters make exceptional, heartfelt efforts to bring exciting artwork and performances to our city.
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My daughters and I visited the art museum (GRAM as it’s called) as part of our annual girls weekend. I was very impressed by how easy it is to see all the art work on display. We started on the 3rd floor and worked our way down. Lots of beautiful sculptures and paintings, including a small painting by my favorite artist Renoir. The special exhibit was amazing also. I highly recommend a visit.
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The Grand Rapids Public Museum is a place of never-ending inspiration and discovery, with a focus on science, history and culture. We have three floors of core and traveling exhibitions, the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, a 1928 Spillman Carousel and a Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
They have built quite the museum here. It is very beautiful, with much to see here, but I very much miss our old time museum on State street. It used to take us so long to go through our old museum, we'd go most Sundays. We could look the whole day over and over again, just loving every inch. This one has a merry go round inside for the kids and some adults. They do have a few special celebrations inside. It is big!
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Located on the busiest intersection in Grand Rapids, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts prsents cutting-edge visual art, film, performance, literature, music, education programs and events. Partnering with regional, national, and international artists, the UICA offers innovative experiences with the latest art forms and the newest creative ideas – groundbreaking work that might not otherwise find a venue in Michigan.
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