Grand Rapids Children's Museum
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I am so happy I learned of this place! It's amazing and the staff keep it clean as best they can. There are so many unique features that kids of all young ages can enjoy, from infant to about 10-12 ish years old. They have all kinds of different interactive play features, including cultural exhibits and learning opportunities. It's only open on specific days and times so it can be hard to work around naps for younger kids, but it's worth it if you can make it. I asked for a membership for my kid for Christmas and we have used it plenty already just this summer! It's great for really hot days to be indoors and still have fun, and will be even more useful once the weather gets colder so we don't have to be home and bored. I will be asking for a membership here or buying it myself pretty much every year until my kid outgrows it. Ps. Find parking near the public library or across the street on Fulton if you can since most of the parking directly in front is typically filled up right away. Bring your wagon or stroller so you don't have to carry everything around with you, and yes snacks and covered drinks are allowed inside. They also have a nursing nook, gift shop, and bathrooms on both levels as needed.
alexandra lamottealexandra lamotte
10
This was a bit different if an experience then we were expecting, but it was still fun! The whole thing is hands on. The kids can get into everything! Which did kinda make it a chaotic mess, but that's what kids do :) and they all love it! There's many pretend stations where kids can play pretend-construction zone, hospital, car shop, gas station, grocery store, post office, and more. There's an excellent bubble spot, sand table, giant light brite, rock wall, instruments, and a baby/toddler zone. Just so much for kids to try out and experience! Parking downtown was kind of tough. We downloaded the meter app for grand rapids (currently Motu) and that helped out a lot.
Katie EngleKatie Engle
00
Great place for the kids! They really like that a couple of the displays change so there are new things to discover and play with. They loved creating and breaking the boxes and the construction zone kept them busy until I had to pull them away to leave. Bathrooms are on each level and usually clean. Staff is helpful. Snacks are allowed. And the parking app helps me not to worry about having to run it to put more money in the meter. A cafe inside would be really cool... Or locating beacons for the little ones- I really like that they have a staff member seated at the door to help keep runaways in check, because sometimes they just sneak away from under your nose.
Cheryl DeKruyterCheryl DeKruyter
00
I had a really good time with my 2 year old. There was a huge variety activities to practice many skills. It was quite busy, but the place is so large with so much to do that it was a comfortable experience. The team members that work there did a really great job cleaning up once in a while so each kid had a good experience (putting groceries away, picking up blocks and stacking them nicely). The museum was clean. Somebody else had a review on here that suggested not to take a child older than 5. I would agree that it is largely geared towards infant, toddler, and preschool. In my experience the Grand Rapids museum would be better suited for a school-age child.
Jacqueline PhillipsJacqueline Phillips
20
We were headed for the Zoo when it began to pour so we headed for the museum. We all had a lot of fun and the kids definitely want to return. I especially appreciate that signs and written communications were in both English y español. Lots of engineering centers, lots of discovery set ups, my grandkids loved the music area for kids who are often told “don’t touch”. Loved the postal center with paper, markers, envelopes and guidance on how to write a letter. (In English and Spanish). In the grocery store section kids LOVED shopping. One suggestion is to include some gluten-free items like Cheerios so Celiac kids can read boxes and find things they can have.
Elizabeth JimenezElizabeth Jimenez
10
This place isn't as exciting as i remember it being when my daughter was a baby. It seemed much bigger then and like there was much more to do, or I guess much more that she was actually interested in. Need to update activities and not just themes to keep it exciting. We.first came here about 6 years ago and it is almost exactly the same. Also not very clean and organized although we were there at the end of the day. Gift store prices are a bit expensive however I do like that they offer a discount on admission if you have an EBT card. I believe we paid $4 for both of us to get in, then spent about $50 in the gift shop so it evened out!
Joanne SanfordJoanne Sanford
10
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