3 Best Landmarks in Grand Rapids, MI

“Grand Rapids Public Museum concentrates on science, history, and culture and is a source of limitless inspiration and discovery. It is noteworthy that this museum is the oldest history museum in the United States. The museum is located in an old flour mill with three floors of historical displays, a 1928 carousel, and a planetarium. Among the highlights are 44 hand-carved two-seated chariots and a menagerie of elaborately jeweled wooden animals such as horses, goats, tigers, lions, deer, and camels, including a giraffe. The museum's interactive exhibits in history, culture, and science span three permanent and rotating collections floors. Moreover, the Grand Rapids Public Museum provides free admission and weekend carousel rides.”

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“Meyer May House is a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the Heritage Hill Grand Rapids Historic District. The house was built in 1908–09, and is located at 450 Madison Avenue SE. Meyer May House is considered a fine example of Wright's Prairie School era, and "Michigan's Prairie masterpiece". The prairie-style house is situated in the elegant Heritage Hill district, representing over 60 architectural techniques. The house is considered a fine example of Wright's Prairie School era and "Michigan's Prairie masterpiece." The park provides the unique opportunity to experience a Prairie house precisely as Frank Lloyd Wright intended. There is no charge to visit the place and view the film. Meyer May House has wheelchair access.”

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“Grand Rapids Art Museum has developed to include more than 5,000 works of architecture, including sculpture and painting from the European and American 19th and 20th centuries, and more than 3,000 works on paper. The Museum holds the distinction of being the world's first LEED-gold-certified art museum. The museum holds notable modern art works such as Richard Diebenkorn’s 1963 Ingleside. Several artists have displayed their art in the museum, such as Samuel Yellin, Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, Frederick Carl Frieseke, Doug Argue, and Ryan Spencer Reed. The program includes organized gallery tours, hands-on workshops or drop-in programs for a range of ages, lectures by artists, and live music events. Grand Rapids Art Museum offers free admission.”

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