The permanent exhibition galleries at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, allow visitors to explore key moments in President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford's lives and careers. Visitors learn about the impact of democratic citizenship through visually captivating displays and models, archival photography, sculptures, clothing, and other exhibits. Visitors can also visit a temporary exhibit gallery, which features a changing array of temporary and traveling exhibits on a wide range of subjects.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan, features a permanent timeline exhibit on the lives of Gerald and Betty Ford, along with several small temporary exhibits each year.

Queen Elizabeth II dances with President Gerald R. Ford during State Dinner at the White House.

Waltzing with the Queen: President Ford and the Anglo-American Special Relationship

Museum - Grand Rapids
On-Site
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In honor of America's 250th anniversary, the Museum is excited to announce a new exhibit, "Waltzing with the Queen: President Ford and the Anglo-American Special Relationship." When President Ford and Queen Elizabeth danced together in the East Room at the White House in July1976, the gesture symbolized the enduring bonds between the two nations. "Waltzing with the Queen" will feature panels, photographs, artifacts such as Head of State gifts from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to President Ford and his family, the pen used by President John F. Kennedy to sign proclamation making Sir Winston Churchill an honorary U.S. citizen, the table gifted to President Eisenhower from Queen Elizabeth featuring detailed engraving of D-Day invasion and the gown worn by Queen Elizabeth to the State Dinner held in her honor!
A large, colorful parade float with an Uncle Sam bust and giant 200 drives down a road.

America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial

Library - Ann Arbor
On-Site
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The exhibit America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. The exhibit highlights some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford and asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations. The exhibit, in the Library's lobby, will be free to visitors.