Grand Rapids Public Museum
Fashion & Tea
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Submitted 02-17-2016 under
Learn about fashion, customs and culture from the Civil War Era into the 20th Century and explore the Museum’s Education Collection of vintage clothing, down to the tiniest detail. The programs will begin in the Streets of Old Grand Rapids...Fashion & Tea
by (Public Museum)
Submitted 02-17-2016 under
Learn about fashion, customs and culture from the Civil War Era into the 20th Century and explore the Museum’s Education Collection of vintage clothing, down to the tiniest detail. The programs will begin in the Streets of Old Grand Rapids...Engineering Saturday
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Submitted 02-17-2016 under
Join the GRPM for a variety of STEM related activities celebrating engineering. Organizations including GVSU, Kent County Road Commission, area engineering firms, city officials and more will be conduct engineering and robotic hands-on...Robot Zoo Opening Party
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Submitted 02-17-2016 under
Explore the bio-mechanics of complex robots to discover how real animals work. Eight robot animals and more than a dozen hands-on activities illustrate fascinating real life characteristics, such as how a chameleon changes colors, a giant...Robot Zoo
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Submitted 02-17-2016 under
"The Robot Zoo!" Explore the bio-mechanics of complex robots to discover how real animals work. Eight robot animals and more than a dozen hands-on activities illustrate fascinating real life characteristics, such as how a chameleon...
Ethnic Heritage Festival to celebrate diversity at Grand Rapids Public Museum
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 02-02-2016 under NEWS
Join the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) on Saturday, February 6 for the annual Ethnic Heritage Festival. The Festival is a day-long celebration of music, dance, crafts and food representing the various ethnic groups that call West Michigan...The Jackal Gods in Tutankhamun's Tomb
by (grpl)
Submitted 09-17-2015 under
Join Dr. T.G. Wilfong, Professor of Egyptology at the University of Michigan for a fascinating evening. Explore the different jackel gods (Anubis, Wepwawet and Duamutef), how they are represented in Tut's tomb and what roles they played in...
Legacy of playing together
by (Ben Snider)
Submitted 08-28-2015 under NEWS
There is a rich musical tradition in Grand Rapids that is tied closely with the visual arts. The Grand Rapids Symphony Musicians Association and longtime partners the Grand Rapids Public Museum are showcasing this tradition with a free concert in...
Museums ready for exploration with Free-4-All Sunday
by (deeMiner_b)
Submitted 04-21-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
On Sunday, April 26, five of Grand Rapid's museums will be free to the public from noon to 5 p.m. The event is funded by Amway and features free general admission to the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids...
Early hours: Outdoor venues provide art opportunities beyond official ArtPrize hours
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
There's just not enough time to see all the art: it's a common complaint during ArtPrize season. Whether it's due to a limited schedule or a desire to see more of the work, venturing out to outdoor venues on off hours can help solve this...