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Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Tourist attraction

4.6(2327 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Thu
Grand Rapids Children's Museum

About

Interactive workshops for children. Hands-on learning space for kids ages 2-10 features a real beehive & workshops like robot building.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Grand Rapids Children's Museum:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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    Phone
    (616) 235-4726
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:Closed
    Thursday:9 AM–7 PM
    Friday:Closed
    Saturday:Closed
    Sunday:Closed

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop: Does not have assistive hearing loop

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace: Transgender safespace

Children

  • Discounts for kids: Has discounts for kids
  • Family discount: Offers family discount
  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s): Has changing table(s)
  • Kid-friendly activities: Has kid-friendly activities
  • Nursing room: Has nursing room

Parking

  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

Nearby

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