Field Trip: Grand Rapids Public Museum

Posted by My Heart Song

 3/11/2021


I ventured out this week with all 5 children on a day trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan. For us, this is about a 2 hour drive from home. 

Most of our time was spent at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. This was a very well done museum, with over two dozen exhibits. They were very family friendly, even in these days of COVID (encouraging hands-on engagement with many exhibits).


 

Some of our favorite exhibits included a huge Lego version of historical Grand Rapids...


An actual-size whale skeleton that was suspended overhead...



Also an airplane suspended from the ceiling...



An enormous clock with an open backside to see the internal operations...



The dioramas were impressive and educational...



A very well done exhibit that took you down an old-fashioned street in Grand Rapids, showing old storefronts and shops. Many of these were open to walk in and get a very realistic feel of what service was provided or what goods were sold at these stores. 



Lots of fun opportunities for photos.




The museum is located right along the river that runs through Grand Rapids, providing beautiful backdrops and a chance to take a brief walk during our visit.

Personally it felt like a new season of life. To all go together for a day trip with decent attitudes about riding 4 hours in the van... not bringing a stroller as everyone was able to walk the whole time. There's a newfound freedom in this season that allows us to be able to get out a bit more. It feels good! 


Overall a fun day spent in Grand Rapids!

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