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GRCM is two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits and daily drop-in programs that inspire learning through play. GRCM has been a playful destination in downtown Grand Rapids, MI for over 25 years and 4 million guests!

Primary Location

11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

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Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Giftworks!

🎁✨ Giftworks! Make it, wrap it, gift it! ✨🎁 Experience the joy of giving at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum! Each day, create a unique handmade project to wrap and share with someone special. ❄️…
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Wed, December 3, 2025 - Tue, December 23, 2025
9:00am - 3:00pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Winter Break at GRCM

WINTER BREAK   Join us for Winter Break fun at GRCM!   Dec 18-23, 26-30, Jan 2-4 Closed on Dec 24, 25, 31, & Jan 1 ✨Make winter break magical at the Grand Rapids Children's…
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Thu, December 18, 2025 - Sun, January 4, 2026
9:00am - 12:00pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum

3rd Thursday at GRCM

3rd Thursdays Thursday, December 18, 4-8pm GRCM is open late with $3 admission from 4-8pm! While you're downtown, check out some of the other businesses in the Hotel District participating in 3rd Thursdays! In December,…
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Thu, December 18, 2025
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum

New Year’s Early Eve

New Year's Early Eve December 30, 5-8pm Grand Rapids Children's Museum   🪩 Join us for our magical annual celebration & make a wish for the new year with your little ones, all before bedtime.…
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Tue, December 30, 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Promos + Discounts

Museums for All

Museums for All is a national initiative to encourage museum attendance among low-income and underserved families. EBT/WIC cardholders qualify for a reduced GRCM admission rate of $1.75 per person for up to twelve people. This discount is available during all normal operation hours, all you need to do is ask for the Museums for All discount when purchasing admission.
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EBT/WIC Card

Mother’s Day – FREE Admission

Happy Mother's Day! We are offering FREE admission for mothers, grandmothers, & mother-like figures on Sunday, May 14. Make memories at GRCM while you play during the last day of Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure. Thank you for all that you do!
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Expires: 05/14/2023

Membership Flash Sale

Give the gift of PLAY this holiday season! ✨ The GRCM Membership Flash Sale is almost here—don’t miss out! From Friday, November 28 to Monday, December 1, save $15 on any membership level with code GRCM15 at www.grcm.org/join. Memberships make the perfect gift and come with amazing benefits: * Unlimited free admission for a whole year * A free guest with every visit * Access to the Cultural Membership Exchange * Convenient digital membership cards * And so much more! This deal works for new memberships, renewals, and gift memberships—but it’s only here for ONE weekend! GRCM memberships activate immediately and are valid for 12 months. Renewing? Don’t worry—your 12 months are added to your current expiration date, so you never lose time! Keeping it a surprise? You can schedule the email delivery and decide who receives the digital card. Support the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum and give the gift of play this season!
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GRCM15
Expires: 12/01/2025

3rd Thursdays at GRCM

We’re open late! 🎈 Join us every 3rd Thursday from 4–8pm for $3 admission at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum! Enjoy special activities, explore the exhibits after hours, and make it a night of play and discovery.
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3rd Thursdays
Expires: 09/17/2026

GRCM Member Appreciation Week

GRCM Member Appreciation Week is here! 🎉 From November 9–15, GRCM members enjoy 20% off in the Thingamajigs Gift Shop. Treat yourself (or someone special)!
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Expires: 11/15/2025