Educational Camps & Classes
Spark your curiosity with a visit to the GRPM, a place of inspiration focusing on science, history, and culture.
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About this camp
The Grand Rapids Public Museum offers Educational Camps & Classes designed to inspire curiosity in science, history, and culture. Visitors can explore exhibits, the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, and participate in various public programs and workshops. The museum also offers summer activities and focuses on connecting curriculum with engaging experiences.
What kids love
- Exhibits on ocean science, local history, and backyard adventures
- Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium with stellar shows
- Summer Saturdays with hands-on activities and crafts
- Membership benefits including free admission and discounts on camps
- Kent County kids receive free general admission
Upcoming sessions
The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closing at 1 p.m. for Collections & Cocktails: Currents that Connect, an elevated spring fundraiser supporting the Museum’s Collections.
Learn more / RegisterDue to a mechanical issue, the 1928 Spillman Carousel is closed today Friday, March, 20. We apologize for any inconvenience, and are hard at work making a repair to this century-old artifact. We will let you know when the Carousel is back up and spinning again!
Learn more / RegisterThe Grand Rapids Public Museum is closed today, January 27, due to weather conditions. This evening’s invite-only event by the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital will be taking place as scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Learn more / RegisterThe Museum will open at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, to accommodate the Amway Riverbank Run route.
Learn more / RegisterThe GRPM will be closing early at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th, for Cabinet of Curiosities: Grand Slam! This event explores America’s favorite pastime and celebrates a new exhibit.
Learn more / RegisterThe Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium will be closed June 8 through June 15 for the most significant systems upgrade made to our Planetarium in 10 years!
Learn more / RegisterThe GRPM will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 20. We will reopen on Monday, April 21 for normal hours.
Learn more / RegisterGet $20 in Museum Promo Cash with the purchase of any membership now through Friday, December 6! This promo cash can be used towards admission to the Museum, Planetarium tickets, unique local gifts at the Curiosity Shop, and food and beverages at the Museum Cafe.
Learn more / RegisterGet $20 in Museum Promo Cash with the purchase of any membership now through Tuesday, December 3! This promo cash can be used towards admission to the Museum, Planetarium tickets, unique local gifts at the Curiosity Shop, and food and beverages at the Museum Cafe.
Learn more / RegisterOn Saturday, May 11, the Museum will open at 12 p.m. due to road closures for the Amway River Bank Run.
Learn more / RegisterThe Museum will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 for Museum Adventure After Dark.
Learn more / RegisterPast sessions
The Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium and the Museum Cafe will be closed from September 2nd – 5th.
Learn more / RegisterElectricity is back in the building! The GRPM is open for guests today, July 28. While the Museum is open, the cafe will be closed.
Learn more / RegisterThe Museum Parking Ramp will be unavailable for use this Saturday due to the Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival taking place on Front Avenue. They will be painting 21 new beautiful murals to brighten up Downtown Grand Rapids.
Learn more / RegisterThe Grand Rapids Public Museum will be closing early at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 16, for the 2026 Grand Rapids Wedding Affair. We will resume normal hours on Saturday, January 17.
Learn more / RegisterThe GRPM will be closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024 for an event. We will re-open on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9 a.m.
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