I was recommended this museum by locals, so I was expecting an exciting experience....but I was very disappointed. For a museum, I was shocked by how few artifacts and material there was. I was hoping to learn about the culture and history of the area, and the best this museum had to offer was an enormous exhibit on the history... more

We were in Grand Rapids for a convention and my 11 year old daughter was missing the whole week of school so I thought I would give her soome culture and take her th this museum. She was not thrilled with the idea until we got inside. the way they have this museum set up it is fun, and engaging.... more

My husband and I went to this museum when they were displaying the Dead Sea Scrolls. The display was really well done and they had individual head sets for each guest. At one of the on-site restaurants they even featured an authentic Middle Eastern menu/buffet in honor of the event. The rest of the museum has taken care to represent... more

I'm really impressed by Grand Rapids. It's rare that you find a world-class children' museum and great quality local and natural history exhibits in a city this size. Both museums are vibrant and beatifully managed--I wish Dublin had the foresight to make this type of cultural investment! At any rate, our kids and I stop in to the Van Andel... more

If you are in Grand Rapids visiting the Gerald Ford Museum, it is worth your time to cross the street and spend a little time at the Van Andel Museum as well. I found the area called "Furniture City" very interesting and informative......making us realize the part that furniture manufacturing has played in the history of Grand Rapids. I will... more