Michigan's second most popular tourist attraction ... the country'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
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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 and beautiful outdoor spaces including an authentic Japanese Garden, Michigan Farm Garden and Children’s Garden plus wetlands and waterfalls. More than 200 permanent sculptures from classic and contemporary masters are sited in natural environments around the grounds. Guided tours are available. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park also hosts America’s largest temporary butterfly exhibition each spring, an annual summer concert series and dazzling holiday exhibits along with a rotating schedule of special sculpture and horticulture shows.
Is Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park good for kids?
The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 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 11am-5pm Sunday, 9am-5pm Monday, 9am-9pm Tuesday and 9am-5pm Wednesday-Saturday. It is closed every Monday in January, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Check the Gardens’ social media pages before your visit to see if any special hours are in effect.
What is the admission price?
$22 for adults (14-64), $17 for seniors (65+), $16 for students with student ID, $11 for children 3-13 and free for children ages 2 and younger. Members receive free admission with their ID. Prices are subject to change, please confirm with the 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. Active military and disabled veterans enjoy a $3 discount on admission tickets.
Can I purchase or reserve tickets online?
Yes, click here to reserve and purchase tickets, and enjoy quicker entry into the attraction. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets at the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Ticketing Center in the Gardens’ Welcome Center, which features four 20-ft. x 90-ft. marble portraits carved by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.
Is FMG accessible for guests with special needs?
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is proud to be an accessible facility, meeting and exceeding ADA regulations. Indoor and outdoor spaces are barrier-free, with ramps and paved pathways to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers and allow easy maneuverability. Complimentary wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Trained service animals (guide dogs and other trained service animals) are welcome on leashes or harnesses. Scroll down for more accessibility info.
Where is Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 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
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Explore 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
Back to Top of List- Amphitheater Garden
- Arid Garden
- Carnivorous Plant House
- Children's Garden
- Conifer Collection
- English Perennial Garden
- Japanese Garden
- Michigan's Farm Garden
- Plant Show Series
- Seasonal Display Greenhouse
- Tropical Conservatory
- Victorian Garden Parlor
- Volunteer Tribute Garden
- Wetlands
- Woodland Shade Garden
- Home to 1 of America’s Best Cherry Blossom Displays (Travel + Leisure, 2024)
- #2 Best Botanical Garden in the U.S. (TravelAwaits, 2023)
Sculpture Park Highlights
Back to Top of List- Midwest's most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection
- Works from Rodin, Degas, Miro and many more
- Nina Akamu’s 24-foot-tall The American Horse, inspired by da Vinci
- Rotating exhibits dedicated to sculpture traditions of all periods
- Ranked America’s #1 Sculpture Park by USA Today, 2023-2025
Exhibits & Events
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- Butterflies are Blooming March-April
- Mums at Meijer Gardens October
- Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World November-January
- ENLIGHTEN Outdoor Light Spectacle November-January
Summer Concert Series
An annual concert series runs June through September and features major artists like Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett and Brandi Carlile in a stunning outdoor setting.
Upcoming Events
Red, White, Blue and You: A Salute to Independence Day
Jul 5, 2025Help us celebrate America’s birthday—the Children’s Garden way! March and move to inspiring live music and listen to classic Fourth of July storybooks. From an All-American Flag Hunt to a Hula Hoop…
Accessibility Information
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- 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 advance here!
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