Welcome

Visiting the Museum

We expect forward to welcoming you to GRAM! Explore below for hours and access details.

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Hours

Tue, May 3

Meijer Free Solar day

Thu, May 5

Meijer Free Dark

Admission

Seniors 62+ / Students

With ID

Advance Tickets

Guests are encouraged to reserve their access tickets online prior to arrival. Members receive free access. Cheers for helping us provide touch-free ticketing!

Delight note:

  • GRAM will temporarily operate on a cash-gratuitous basis for visitors purchasing tickets on-site. Thank you lot!

If you need any assistance with online ticketing, delight contact the Visitor Experience desk at 616.831.grand or info@artmuseumgr.org

Visitor Guidelines

    Face Masks

    Based on current guidance from the CDC and Kent County Wellness Department and effective March 8, 2022, face up masks are recommended for all museum guests ages 2+. Masks will be available for those who do non accept one.

    Plan and event safety requirements may vary by location, capacity, and other factors. Please meet individual program descriptions for the near up-to-date information.

    Hand Sanitizer

    Hand sanitizer stations volition be accessible at all entrances also as in common gallery spaces.

    Increased Cleaning

    Cleaning will exist increased to include routine cleaning of all high traffic and high bear on areas and surfaces besides every bit daily deep cleans when closed to the public.

    Bear upon-free Ticketing

    GRAM is providing express-touch interactions at the Visitor Services desk-bound. Visitors are encouraged to reserve online timed tickets before their inflow.

Admission Programs

Complimentary & Reduced Admission Programs

    Meijer Gratis Tuesdays and Meijer Free Thursday Nights are made possible past The Meijer Foundation. This souvenir supports costless access for the public from 12 – vi pm each Tuesday and gratis general admission Thursday Nights from 5 – 9 pm.

    In partnership with Museums for All, GRAM offers free access to EBT cardholders and upwards to 3 guests. Please present your EBT card at the front desk to receive this offering.

    GRAM is proud to be a Blueish Star Museum and offers costless admission to active duty military personnel and their family yr-round.

    KCAD students and GRCC students and faculty receive costless general access to GRAM year-round. Students from whatever school or university receive discounted admission when they present their active educatee ID at the Museum'southward forepart desk. GRCC Students tin can nowadays their Raider Card and a GoSeeGR! voucher to receive this benefit. Vouchers are available for pickup in the Pupil Life Office at GRCC.

    Museum visitors who present an agile Bank of America, Merrill, or Banking concern of America Private Bank branded debit or credit carte, or proof of employment receive gratuitous access on the beginning total weekend of each month through December 31, 2022.

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Directions & Location

    While GRAM does not have individual parking available, many public parking lots are located directly adjacent to the Museum. Various city lots do offer the first hour of parking free, and the closest one is the Monroe Center Parking Ramp, located on the corner of Louis Street and Ionia. Nosotros are glad to validate parking for GRAM members at the Dual Level or above. Metered parking is located throughout downtown and near GRAM.

Know Before Y'all Get

    GRAM invites guests to bring their ain meals to enjoy on the outdoor dining terrace or within in the Member Lounge. Monroe Center and the surrounding surface area offers a vast array of local cuisine and wonderful restaurants.

    GRAM is committed to connecting visitors with all abilities to the world of art through a wide variety of accessible services. All public areas of GRAM are wheelchair accessible. Elevators and ramps allow mobility to all floors and public areas of the Museum.

    For more than data contact Visitor Services at 616.831.1000 or info@artmuseumgr.org.

    Restrooms

    All GRAM restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Restrooms with changing tables are located on the kickoff-floor lobby and Mezzanine level.

    Wheelchairs, Mobility Devices, and Walkers
    • GRAM welcomes walkers, wheelchairs (manual and electric), and scooters.
    • All public entrances are wheelchair accessible with power help doors.
    • The entrance on Monroe Heart is street level and is recommended for wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices. There is a sidewalk ramp on Monroe Heart, between Rosa Parks Circle and GRAM for a convenient drop-off location.
    • To access the Education Center, nosotros recommend using the Louis Street archway, which is street level.
    • Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first come up, commencement served ground and without reservations at the Company Services Desk.
    Service Animals

    GRAM welcomes service animals. GRAM adheres to the American Disabilities Act Service Brute Requirements. Visit adata.org to view the most recent revised ADA Service Animal Requirements.

    Auditorium and Gallery Seating

    GRAM'due south auditorium offers flexible seating arrangements and plenty of room for wheelchairs and other accommodations. Delight experience free to notify Visitor Services of whatsoever special needs prior to attending lectures and presentations. Permanent seating is available in virtually galleries. Portable gallery stools are bachelor; please ask Visitor Services for assistance.

    Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)

    Sound in the auditorium is T‑Coil compatible. Other assisted hearing devices are bachelor for lectures, presentations, and films in the auditorium. Assisted hearing devices are gratuitous of charge and bachelor on a outset come, first served basis and without reservations.

    GRAM Accessibility Sponsors

    Stephanie and Jack Neal
    Rehab and Mobility Systems, LLC
    Airway Oxygen

    From immature children to older adults at that place is something for everyone at GRAM!

    GRAM hosts Drop-In Studio every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. Drop in during that fourth dimension to participate in art making activities click here for more than information nearly upcoming projects. Drop-In Studio is included in the price of general admission.

    Backpacks and large bags are non permitted in the galleries. GRAM offers a complimentary coat and purse bank check at the front desk for guests to store their belongings while visiting.

    Here are a few things to think nigh as you enjoy what we accept on view.

    Please do:
    • Check backpacks, large bags, long umbrellas, and balloons in at the forepart desk-bound.
    • Walk to enjoy the artwork. Running and jumping are non allowed in the galleries.
    • Share your visit on social media! Geotag or hashtag #grandrapid­sart­mu­seum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
    • Cheque for signs about artwork for instructions on artwork which may or may non be photographed. If yous have any questions, please ask a Visitor Services associate.
    Please exercise not:
    • Use flash in the galleries when photographing.
    • Touch the fine art with your hands or other objects.
    • Consume food, beverages, processed or mucilage in the galleries.
    • Smoke on the bounds.
    • Take pens in the galleries. If y'all need a writing utensil, pencils are bachelor at the front desk.

    GRAM offers many ways for groups of x or more than to experience the Museum's collections and stunning exhibitions. Choose from either a self-guided feel or a guided bout led by one of our highly dedicated and knowledgeable docents. Tours can be adjusted for whatsoever historic period level. Groups can likewise choose to add together optional activities to their visit such equally artmaking workshops and a space to eat lunch, based on availability. Groups receive discounted group access.

    GRAM encourages personal use photography during your visit. To protect the artwork and copyright adherence, we have a few guidelines in place for visitors. Photography is non permitted in areas designated as No Photography Zones, and flash photography and tripods are never allowed. For more than information, view our Photography Policy below.