The Grand Rapids Art Museum is a beacon of art in an art-loving city. For over 100 years, the GRAM has hosted exhibitions, events, and educational programming to further connect with a wide variety of audiences, and share the power of art. The building itself has become one of the city’s iconic architectural landmarks – erected in 2007 and hailed as one of the best of the year by Newsweek: “This cool and modernist building ... is the first newly constructed ‘green' museum in the United States, designed to be LEED certified." The works on display inside the building are just as impressive. Collections range from Renaissance to Modern Art, with a special focus on 19th and 20th-century European and American art.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to Experience the Grand Rapids Art Museum:
What can I see and do at Grand Rapids Art Museum?
The Grand Rapids Art Museum contains two floors of gallery space in which it displays selections from its permanent collection of 6,000+ works of art, including paintings, sculptures, drawings and photographs. Embracing the city’s legacy as a leading center of design and manufacturing, GRAM has a growing collection in the area of design and modern craft. It also hosts some of the nation’s top traveling art exhibitions.
Is GRAM good for kids?
It’s an excellent place to introduce kids to the wonders of art and inspire a lifelong interest in art appreciation – and creation, as Grand Rapids Art Museum hosts Drop-in Studio every Saturday from 1-4pm for kids to engage in hands-on art projects.
When is GRAM open?
Noon-5pm Tuesday, noon-8pm Thursday, 12am-5pm Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday and Saturday.
What is the admission price?
Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62+) and students with ID, and $6 for youth (6-17). Children 5 years and under may enter free.
Are there any discounts available?
Meijer Free Tuesdays and Meijer Free Thursday nights offer free admission from noon-5pm each Tuesday and 5-8pm on Thursdays. Through Museums for All, EBT cardholders and up to three guests can enjoy free admission. The Grand Rapids Art Museum is also a Blue Star Museum and is proud to offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their family year-round. KCAD and GRCC students and faculty also receive free general admission to GRAM year-round. Those who present an active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank branded debit or credit card, or proof of employment receive free general admission on the first full weekend of each month.
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Can I purchase or reserve tickets online?
Guests are encouraged to reserve admission tickets online prior to arrival.
Is the Grand Rapids Art Museum accessible for guests with special needs?
The Grand Rapids Art Museum is committed to connecting visitors with all abilities to the world of art through a wide variety of accessible services. All public areas and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis at the Visitor Services Desk. The street-level entrances on Monroe Center are recommended for wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility devices. Elevators and ramps allow mobility to all floors and public areas of the Museum. Assistive listening devices are available. Service animals are welcome. Scroll down for more accessibility info.
Where is GRAM located?
On the edge of Rosa Parks Circle, downtown’s community gathering space, at one end the Monroe Center dining and shopping district. The Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives and Grand Rapids Children's Museum are just two blocks away. It’s also an easy walk (or free DASH ride) from downtown hotels.
Where can I park?
There is abundant parking near the Grand Rapids Art Museum. View the downtown parking map – the closest lot is the Monroe Center Parking Ramp (N) at the corner of Louis Street and Ionia Avenue.
Is food available?
The Grand Rapids Art Museum invites guests to bring their own meals to enjoy on the outdoor dining terrace or inside in the Member Lounge. There are 130+ restaurants within comfortable walking distance (or a free DASH ride).
Is there a gift shop?
The Museum Store is currently closed until further notice.
Exhibits & Events
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The Grand Rapids Art Museum hosts a constant and varied rotation of visiting exhibits, from "Diana: A Celebration" to "Birds of America: Audubon Prints from Shelburne Museum" to "Robert Rauschenberg: Synapsis Shuffle." The museum also plays an integral role in the city's annual ArtPrize competition.
Regular events include:
- GRAM on the Green. Thursday Nights at GRAM moves outside for the summer season, with free live music, dancing, games and more.
- Drop-In Studio. Every Saturday, GRAM offers special activities and programming for kids and their families.
- Summer Art Camps. A series of programs designed for kids ages 5-12.
Upcoming Events
Border Cantos | Sonic Border Exhibition
Mar 29, 2024- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Grand Rapids Art Museum
"Border Cantos | Sonic Border," a collaborative exhibition by photographer Richard Misrach and composer/artist Guillermo Galindo, unveils the hidden human realities of the Mexican-American borderlands…
Brick by Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO®
Mar 29, 2024- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Grand Rapids Art Museum
GRAM is excited to present Brick by Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO®, the Museum’s first annual celebration exploring the creative potential of LEGO® bricks. Guests can view the installation Rainbow…
Sky Hopinka: Mnemonics of Shape and Reason
Mar 29, 2024- Recurring daily
- Grand Rapids Art Museum
Check out Sky Hopinka: Mnemonics of Shape and Reason for limited time at Grand Rapids Art Museum! This exhibit is a cinematic landscape of landscape, poetry and sound. Sky Hopinka was born and raised…
Uncharted Ways Through Maps and The Image
Mar 29, 2024- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Grand Rapids Art Museum
Maps profess to act as an authority on the lay of the land. Utilitarian in nature, maps are historically seen as a tool for navigation and the establishment and maintenance of borders. Yet maps, as…
Mario Moore: Revolutionary Times
Apr 27, 2024- Recurring daily
- Grand Rapids Art Museum
Mario Moore: Revolutionary Times opens at the Grand Rapids Art Museum on April 27th- August 18th 2024! This exhibit will showcase work by Detroit artist Mario Moore including large-scale paintings…
Accessibility Information
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- 101 Monroe Center NW
- (616) 831-1000
Changing exhibitions feature local, national and international artists. The museum collection spans Renaissance to Modern Art, with particular strength in European and American 19th and 20th century painting and sculpture. The Works on Paper Study includes more than 3,500 prints, drawing, and…
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