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50th Anniversary of the Apollo 1 Spacecraft Commemorated  With Vatican Observatory Director Coming to Grand Rapids
50th Anniversary of the Apollo 1 Spacecraft Commemorated With Vatican Observatory Director Coming to Grand Rapids
50th Anniversary of the Apollo 1 Spacecraft Commemorated With Vatican Observatory Director Coming to Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) just announced some exciting news. The Director of the Vatican Observatory, Brother Guy Consolmagno is coming to Grand Rapids for a  presentation of “Discarded Worlds, Astronomical Ideas that were Almost Correct" on Saturday, February 11 at 11 a.m. Tickets are on sale now!
Nintendo Fans, the Classics are Coming Back
Nintendo Fans, the Classics are Coming Back
Nintendo Fans, the Classics are Coming Back
Are you a gamer? Love to play video games, or you just try to keep up with the kids? Now, it's your turn. Nintendo, a partner in this new Pokemon Go craze, is bringing out something pretty slick. According to the website brobible.com, they are bringing back the classic NES gaming system.
Maker Faire Coming Back to Grand Rapids in August
Maker Faire Coming Back to Grand Rapids in August
Maker Faire Coming Back to Grand Rapids in August
Maker Faire is back in Grand Rapids on August 20 & 21 for its 3rd year, once again held at the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) and nearby Grand Valley State University’s Hall of Engineering. Combining a traditional science fair with innovation and engineering, community makers will showcase what they have made and share what they have learned.
Whales Traveling Exhibit Open at Grand Rapids Public Museum in October
Whales Traveling Exhibit Open at Grand Rapids Public Museum in October
Whales Traveling Exhibit Open at Grand Rapids Public Museum in October
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced today that a new exhibition entitled Whales: Giants of the Deep will open on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Interactive, immersive and featuring the latest in international cetacean research, this exhibit is an experience that brings adults and children eye to eye with some of the world’s most elusive creatures.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Celebrates Beer
Grand Rapids Public Museum Celebrates Beer
Grand Rapids Public Museum Celebrates Beer
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM), in partnership with Brewery Vivant, is beginning a series of three Beer Explorers classes inspired by the new exhibit Earth Explorers, and in conjunction with ongoing Science Tuesdays programs. Each class will offer a different scientific approach to the brewing and tasting of beer. What not to like, here?
More Spring Break Fun at the Chaffee Planetarium
More Spring Break Fun at the Chaffee Planetarium
More Spring Break Fun at the Chaffee Planetarium
There is something new and exciting at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. It's an exciting show at the Chaffee Planetarium, and just in time for spring break. It's an original planetarium show, Starlight Safari, an interactive trip across our continents to see and learn about various animal constellations.
Spring Break can be Full of Fun Here at Home
Spring Break can be Full of Fun Here at Home
Spring Break can be Full of Fun Here at Home
Spring break is just a week away and I'll bet your kids are chomping at the bit to be "released!" Some of you may be going to warmer places, exotic destinations, etc., but many will stay home, and that's not all bad, because there is plenty to do here at home. Here are some cool suggestions.

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