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Fun Fact: Red light is used to keep your eyes in night mode since it’s not as harsh as white or yellow light.

Veen Observatory: A Hidden Gem in The Grand Rapids Area

by Brian Craig / photo by Brian Craig for Experience Grand Rapids

Published Feb. 23, 20236 Min Story

In Grand Rapids, you don't have to travel far to escape the lights of the city for dark, starry country skies. About a 25-minute drive from Grand Rapids, in Lowell, amateur astronomers and curious members of the public can visit the James C. Veen Observatory to view stars, planets, and other…

Carousel horse at Grand Rapids Public Museum Carousel

8 Fun Facts About the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Spillman Carousel

by Matthew Makowski / photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published May. 24, 20225 Min Story

The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) welcomes more than 250,000 visitors every year for a unique experience packed with a variety of cultural attractions. The 1928 Spillman Carousel within the GRPM has been running in the Cook Carousel Pavilion above the Grand River for over 28 years, providing fun…