FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK
1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Since 1995
Botanical Garden, Venues and Event Spaces, Museum, Park, Shop, Eat, Groups Tours, Outdoor Gardens, Nature Trails and Boardwalk, Sculpture Galleries and Permanent Sculpture, Library, Audiovisual Theater, Café Gift Shop, Classrooms and Meeting Rooms, Horticulture, Collections, Exhibitions, Summer Concerts, Adult Groups & Student Field Trips
Members, Children (2 and younger): Free Admission - The largest exhibit with more than 150,000 visitors annually - 15,000 square-foot facility featuring rock landscapes, a waterfall and a variety of exotic plant selections
Price: Adults (14-64) $14.50, Seniors (65 and older) $11, Students (with student ID) $11, Children (5-13) $7, Children (3-4) $4
JOHN BALL ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN
1300 W. Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Since 1891
Zoos, Aquariums, Outdoor Activities, Garden, Wildlife, Natural Environment Center, Exhibitions, Food Service, Gift Shops, Camps, Classes for Kids, Behind the Scenes, Nature Play, Scout Programs, Twilight Tours, Overnight Adventures, Birthday Parties, Animal Adventures, Private Events, Schools/Teachers Programs, Traveling Zoos & Library Programs
Children (1 and under) Free Admission - Group discount rates are available for the summer season - Over 227 species and 1,300 individual animals are care for daily - 700,000 people reached annually with wildlife and conservation messages
Price: Adults (ages 13-61) $7.00, Seniors (ages 62 and up) $6.00, Children (ages 2 - 12) $6.00, College Students (must present valid School ID) $6.00
GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM
303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Since 1976
Museum, Exhibitions, Events, School/Tour Groups, Facility Rental, Special Needs, Library, Rental Facility, Educational and Community Programs, Dining, Stores, The Fords' Funerals, Wedding Events, Area Museums, Field Trips, Cooking Classes, Summer Camps, Special Events, Classrooms Programs, Workshops, Family Zone, Private Parties & Special Events
Children Under Age 5: Free Admission - The 44,000-square-foot (4,100 m2) two-story triangular museum was designed by Marvin DeWinter Associates and built at a cost of $11 million
Price: $8.00 Adults, $6.00 College Students With ID, $4.00 Youth Ages 6-18, $7.00 Senior Citizens and Military Service Members