Grand Rapids Public Museum Museum
History and science museum with planetarium and exhibits
City museum documenting West Michigan history with rotating exhibitions, natural science displays and family programming; visitors explore regional artifacts and educational shows.
Grand Rapids Public Museum at a Glance#
About Grand Rapids Public Museum#
The Grand Rapids Public Museum is a regional history and science museum in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, located on the banks of the Grand River. It serves as a civic museum for West Michigan with a mix of historical and scientific collections.
The institution traces its roots to 19th-century collecting organizations in Grand Rapids and developed over time into the city’s public museum, expanding collections and exhibit space to serve a regional audience.
Positioned on the riverfront in downtown Grand Rapids, the museum sits close to other cultural sites and is a short walk from the city’s central business district.
- Riverfront location: Sited on the Grand River waterfront in downtown Grand Rapids, within walking distance of other cultural institutions and the city’s central business district.
Weather & Climate near Grand Rapids Public Museum#
Grand Rapids Public Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (920 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
