4 Sundays. 4 Museums. Free General Admission. It’s a Museum Free4All!
In an unprecedented collaboration, the four major downtown museums will open their doors free of admission for one Sunday each quarter this year. The Grand Rapids Art Museum, the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and the Grand Rapids Public Museum will join together to welcome the region’s residents for free general admission at each institution from noon to 5 p.m.
In a cultural move to bring more individuals and families to the downtown area, the museums were brought together through lead sponsors Amway and Fifth Third Bank. Visitors will have the opportunity to not only visit the museums at leisure, but also acquaint themselves with the many amenities our center city has to offer including retail shops, restaurants, boutiques and attractions.
Depending on the age of the children, a family of 5 could save as much as $114 if they take advantage of these four Sundays to visit each museum.
According to Dana Friis-Hansen, director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, "We are excited to participate with other downtown museums in this wonderful program, welcoming new and returning visitors to enjoy the permanent collection within the wonderful spaces of GRAM's award-winning building. By sharing the treasures and educational programs at no cost, Museums Free 4 All is an important community collaboration that we hope helps build a larger and more diverse museum-going audience within our city.”
"Supporting Museums Free4All is an amazing way to benefit the community where we work and live," said Global Amway Brand Manager David Madiol. "We're excited to help more families have fun, quality time together while sharing in the rich educational, cultural and exploratory experiences offered by our museums."
Free general admission will be offered during these Museums Free 4 All on these dates, from noon to 5 p.m.:
• Sunday, January 22
• Sunday, April 15
• Sunday, July 15
• Sunday, October 21
Don’t miss your first opportunity. It’s quickly approaching. Here’s how to stay on top of this cultural extravaganza:
• Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
website• Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
website• Grand Rapids Public Museum
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Source: Rebecca Westphal, Museum Free 4 All
Writer: Jennifer Wilson, Do Good Editor
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