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Grand Rapids Children's Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 23 attractions in Grand Rapids
Traveler Description:
Children direct their own learning at this hands-on museum with both permanent and changing exhibits, where they play with slippery bubbles, study a...... more » 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. « less
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Attraction type: Children's museum
Address: 22 Sheldon Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Tel: 616-235-4726
Fax: 616-235-4728

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4 of 5 stars
outerspacey   7 contributions
Hong Kong, China
Jun 10, 2009

It can be hard keeping track of my kids as at every corner there is something new for them to do at the museum. The role playing as well as hands on stations like crafts and bubbles, keeps them going. So be prepared to chase, if you have little ones. Thursday evenings they run $1.50 deal per person (2 and... more

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5 of 5 stars
alwayslookingfornew   8 contributions
Michigan
Mar 30, 2008

I have a 4 years-old and he simply LOVE this place. We've been to several Children's Museums all around Michigan and that is by far his (and my) favorite. They have tons of activities, role-playing, exploring, etc, and you can easily spend at least 2 hours playing around there. more

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5 of 5 stars
Eiregirl   53 contributions
Mar 21, 2006
1
person found this review helpful

This is one of the better children's museums that we've ever been to. They have a wonderful range of exhibits that will appeal to toddlers and older kids...plus the space is well proportioned and it's easy to keep an eye on everyone as they fan out! We spent close to 3 hours on our first visit...my 5 year old was... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Northern Michigan
Mar 11, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

We come to the museum every time we visit Grand Rapids. Its the first place our 4 year old wants to go, even before swimming at the hotel pool. They have tons of activities, role-playing, exploring, etc. We also have a one year old who enjoys the museum as well. She likes to walk around and touch everything, and loves... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jul 11, 2003
4
people found this review helpful

The Grand Rapids Children's Museum is just the right size not too big and the staff made my kids feel real special. Check out the bubbles, the bees and the VW bug. My kids loved the stage area complete with dress-up. They also really liked the Rapids River with covered bridge and waders. If you need to watch the pennies,... more

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Grand Rapids Children's Museum Address

22 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Tel: 616-235-4726 Fax: 616-235-4728