Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Michigan's second most popular tourist attraction ... the world’s best sculpture park … one of the world's 100 most visited art museums ... one of the Top 30 Must-See Museums on the planet. These are just some of the accolades earned by Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park since it opened in 1995. No trip to Grand Rapids is complete without a visit to FMG!

Frequently Asked Questions
Video Series
Garden Highlights
Sculpture Park Highlights
Exhibits & Events
Accessibility Information

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

How to Experience Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

How to Experience Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park:

What can I see and do at FMG?

Wander through Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory, five indoor theme gardens, outdoor gardens – including a Japanese Garden and Michigan Farm Garden – nature trails, sculpture galleries and more. The permanent sculpture collection features nearly 300 works from classic and contemporary masters of the form. Many sculptures are uniquely sited in natural environments around the Gardens. Guide tours are available. FMG also hosts an annual summer concert series, a dazzling holiday exhibit, an annual butterfly exhibition and more.

Is FMG good for kids?

The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden at FMG is built for kids, with features and attractions that foster experiential learning and the use of all five senses. Kids love the Great Lakes water feature, treehouse village, storytelling garden and more. There is a year-round schedule of kid-friendly activities and events.

When is FMG open?

FMG is open from 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday, 362 days a year.

What is the admission price?

$18 for adults (14-64), $13.50 for seniors (65+) and students with student ID, $8.50 for children 3-13 and free for children ages 2 and younger. Prices are subject to change, please confirm with attraction.

Are there any discounts available?

Through the Museums for All program, EBT/WIC cardholders qualify for a reduced admission rate of $2 per person for up to four people.

Can I purchase or reserve tickets online?

Yes, click here to reserve and purchase tickets, and enjoy quicker entry to the attraction. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets on site at the FMG Welcome Center.

Is FMG accessible for guests with special needs?

FMG is proud to be an accessible facility, meeting and exceeding ADA regulations. Complimentary wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. See more Accessibility Info.

Where is FMG located?

About 15 minutes from downtown GR on East Beltline Ave., isolated from but close to restaurants, shops and an IMAX movie theater.

Where can I park?

Abundant on-site parking is available.

Is food available?

Yes. Enjoy globally inspired sandwiches, salads, small bites, soft drinks, Michigan craft beers and more in the James & Shirley Balk Café, which features a dazzling glass ceiling sculpture by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. No outside food or beverages, please.

Is there a gift shop?

Yes, the DeVos-Keeler gift shop offers a distinctive collection of original and hand-made goods, jewelry, accessories, home-and-garden items, books, toys, baby items, exhibition-related gifts and Meijer Gardens-branded items.

Video Series

Learn from former Chief Curator, Joseph Becherer

The opening of the Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden. Japanese gardens, known for shakkei, or borrowed view, are among the world's most revered and treasured garden styles. On June 13, 2015, the eight-acre Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park opened to the public, enhancing the venue's existing displays of sculpture and horticulture. Tranquility, simplicity, and beauty are the essence of a Japanese garden- something long appreciated by Fred and Lena Meijer, whose experiences with and shared love of the form led to asking about one being added to Meijer Gardens.

Garden Highlights

Arid Garden
Carnivorous Plant House
Children's Garden
English Perennial Garden
Japanese Garden
Michigan's Farm Garden
Seasonal Display Greenhouse
Tropical Conservatory
Victorian Garden
Woodland Shade Garden

Sculpture Park Highlights

Midwest's most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection
Works from Rodin, Degas, Miro and many more
Rotating exhibits dedicated to sculpture traditions of all periods

Exhibits & Events

Annual Events

Butterflies are Blooming - March-April
Chrysanthemums and More! - September-October
Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World - November-January

Summer Concert Series - 2022 Season is Back!

An annual concert series runs June through August and features major artists like Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett and Brandi Carlile in a stunning outdoor setting.

Upcoming Events

Mar 01

Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming

Mar 1, 2023

Recurring daily
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

The annual Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition at Meijer Gardens is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the nation. Tropical butterflies from around the…

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Accessibility Information

Accessibility

1000 East Beltline Ave. NE
(616) 957-1580

This 158-acre attraction features the most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection in the Midwest, indoor and outdoor gardens, largest tropical conservatory in the state, nature trails, guided tram and five acre Children’s Garden. Admission charged. Purchase tickets in advanced here!

Attendees/visitors riding carousel at the Grand Rapids Public Museum

Attractions & Tours

Experience Grand Rapids, Michigan's diverse attractions including parks, the John Ball Zoo, museums, nature centers and sculpture gardens. Whether you're vacationing with the family or traveling for business, you'll want to take some time to enjoy these fun things to do in Grand Rapids.

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