Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids

Name: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Address: 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, 49504-5353, United States
Telephone: +1 616-254-0400

#3 among attractions in Grand Rapids

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids

Facts and practical information

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is the presidential museum and burial place of Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States, and his wife Betty Ford. It is located near the Pew Campus of Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ford's presidential museum is the only such facility under the auspices of the National Archives and Records Administration to be separate from the presidential library, which is located approximately 130 miles to the east in Ann Arbor. Despite the separation, the library and museum are a single institution with one director. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°58'7"N, 85°40'38"W

Address

303 Pearl St NWDowntown Grand RapidsGrand Rapids 49504-5353 United States

Contact

+1 616-254-0400

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Day trips

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Public Museum, La Grande Vitesse.

0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern art museum, notable for its sleek, contemporary architecture, offers visitors an opportunity to explore a diverse...
0.5 miSE
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
13 min walk • Van Andel Arena is a 12,000 plus seat multi-purpose arena, situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The arena attracted over five million patrons in its first 5 years, 1995-2001.
~1070 ftS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Office
Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids
6 min walk • The Grand Rapids Public Museum, located on the bank of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is among the oldest history museums in the United States. It was founded in 1854 as the "Grand Rapids Lyceum of Natural History".
~1780 ftE
Monuments and statues
La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • La Grande Vitesse, a public sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder, is located on the large concrete plaza surrounding City Hall and the Kent County Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
0.6 miSE
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
15 min walk • Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was for a time unique in the United States as being large, religiously liberal and non-denominational in a notably conservative city.
~1660 ftSE
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • Rosa Parks Circle is a plaza located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. During the warmer months it is a multipurpose facility, acting as a venue for events like concerts or dances put on by the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society.
0.6 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of St. Adalbert, Grand Rapids
16 min walk • The Basilica of St. Adalbert is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church and a parish church of the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Its namesake and patron is St.
~1100 ftE
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
6 min walk • DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2004 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction.
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
19 min walk • The St. Cecilia Music Center, built in 1894 as the St. Cecilia Society Building, is a performance space located at 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
0.5 miE
Park
Crescent Park, Grand Rapids
14 min walk • Crescent Park is a city park located in the north-east quadrant of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although small in size, it provides a quiet patch of green space near to the heart of the growing city.
0.4 miSW
Neoclassical architecture
Lexington School, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • The Lexington School is a former public school building located at 45 Lexington, NW, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. As of 2015, the building was slated for redevelopment into apartments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum open?

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum?

Nearby attractions include River House Condominiums, Grand Rapids (5 min walk), Grand Pearl, Grand Rapids (5 min walk), Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, Grand Rapids (6 min walk), Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids (6 min walk).

How to get to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum:

Bus

DeVos Place • Lines: 90 (7 min walk)
Monroe/Louis • Lines: 90 (10 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (24 min walk)