Upon walking in, the security guard kindly greeted us and gave us a brief introduction of the piece of Berlin Wall displayed in the front (even offering to take our photo with it) and an explanation where to go next. This museum is interesting and informative and well organized. It’s on smaller grounds and in a smaller building than several other presidential museums we’ve been to. We enjoyed the Vice President special temporary exhibit. We spent 3.5 hours here including visiting the burial site outside because my husband is a history buff and likes to read and watch everything.

Our bus tour group visited the Museum (approx. 47 people) (trip from Louisiana to Michigan). It was a beautiful museum. Gerald and Betty Ford are buried on the grounds of the museum. There is a replica of the oval office, when he was president. Wonder tribute to his and her life.

An enjoyable museum with a number of historically significant artifacts. Would primarily be of interest to those who are familiar with the era. Worth noting that this museum has a focus on the life Ford the person which by definition includes his time as president, but should not be confused with other presidential libraries / museums that largely showcase that individual's time as president. So there is a lot about his time growing up in Grand Rapids and his life journey that led to the presidency.

We were in Grand Rapids and decided to go by the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum. Once there we decided to visit the museum. It was a good choice. The building is in the banks of the Grand River. This area is a beautiful setting for the museum and final resting place for President Ford and his wife Betty. The museum has so much history that it is hard to list it all. From the time when Ford was a student in Grand Rapids to becoming President of the US and back to Grand Rapids again the museum tells the story. There is a replica of the Ford Oval Office and Cabinet Room. There are several videos that tell different stories of his life, world events, and state visits. The displays seem endless. The staff and security are very knowledgeable of this place. You can take your time and just wander thru the history of the Ford Presidency. Towards the end of the visit is a video of all of the speakers at President Ford's funeral in Grand Rapids. He was very well respected. Well worth the time!

We had about two hours to go through the museum, and that wasn't enough time for us (we're kinda wonky and like to read). The exhibits took us through Ford's life and successes – reminding us of the era when Gerald and Betty Ford were in Washington, serving the people with a strong midwestern sense of duty and integrity. Our understanding of those years – 1940s through 1970s – was enhanced by this visit. I highly recommend carving out time to visit this museum. I also appreciate the free parking lot for museum visitors

This stop has been on my list for a while as Mr. Ford is Michigan's only president. My son and I toured the museum for roughly 2 hours, which included the gift shop. It is a well layed out museum which goes through his life and death. It is by no means a huge museum but it is definitely worth your time.

We have been to several presidential Libraries and Museums: Lyndon Johnson, George W. Bush, Harry Truman and Bill Clinton. I liked this one the Best. Gerry and Betty Ford were such genuine and caring people. We learned how he brought the nation together after Nixon and Watergate. He was criticized by many for pardoning Nixon, but he cared more about taking care of the business of the American people than bogging down the nation in a lengthy trial. Sure makes me wish he was around today. When he lost to Carter, he was so gracious and helpful, that at Carter’s inauguration, Carter thanked him and asked him to stand (You can see the video). This is very unusual and not done before or since. I felt choked up learning how gracious both he and Betty were. We were lucky to tag along on a tour that docent Ann Hahn was conducting for 7th graders. She kept their attention (amazing) and brought the Ford’s alive for us. This might be why we loved this museum the most.

I was attending college from 1973-1977 and Ford was president from 1974 -1977. I read the Washington Post every day so I am familiar with his term and Watergate news. This museum was visiting the past. Loved it.

Fascinating museum that offers a good reminder that we rarely know everything that is going on. I learned a lot of about Ford but also got both reminders and insight into what was going on during a key period of history. Ford's accomplishments were truly remarkable. Also wonderful were the reproduction of the Oval Office and of the President's Cabinet, with explanations of what is there and how things work. So a truly worthwhile museum that offers a remarkable look back. And not just good information, but beautifully presented, with movies and artifacts and displays. Definitely recommended.

An excellent presidential museum. President Ford was a great man faced with an impossible situation. The museum tells his story well. The one thing that needs to be better publicized is the parking for the library. There is a nice large, safe lot in front of the museum.