I'm ashamed to admit that I did not step foot into the GR Public Museum until a week ago, even though I have lived here since 1995!

I always thought it would be too, well, nerdy.  And take kids there?  Never!

Imagine my surprise when I went with my kids and husband and had a great time!

The place is quite large.  In the center of it all is a huge whale skeleton.  The bottom floor is an old-fashioned town replica where you can interact with "Old-fashioned folks."  My son had a blast making pretend medicine in the drugstore with the "clerk."

As you go up the levels you will find many more exhibits.  One of our favorites were the rooms filled with animals in their habitats.  It didn't matter that they weren't alive...they certainly looked like it.

The dinosaur exhibit hadn't opened yet, but I'm sure that is spectacular.

We ate in the cafe, which was pricey, but the food was good...especially the fruit.

We didn't get to go into the planetarium because it was naptime, but I would love to hear about people who have visited.

I almost forgot to mention the old-fashioned carousel.  It has been fully restored and provides a panoramic view of the Grand River.  My son loved it so much that he rode it twice. 

Anything else people should know about the GR Public Museum?  Please post them in the GRKIDS comments below.

Thanks!

 


Comments

Pam

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:55:10

wondering if you have any info on coupons or any ways to cut costs for a family to go to the museum??

 

Melody @ grkids.com

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:52:59

Hi Pam,

This special is happening this week and will be repeated in the near future.

GR Jaycees Foundation DINOSAUR Discovery Nights (5-8 pm) are a great way to enjoy the Museum with all inclusive ticket packages and evening hours!

For just $10/$5 Members each guest will receive Museum admission, planetarium show, pizza meal, unlimited carousel rides and admission into DINOSAURS: Just Imagine!

 



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