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Gerald Ford, in his Naval uniform, sits with his parents, looking at a map

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Celebrates the Greatest Generation!

Museum - Grand Rapids
On-Site
August 23, 2025 - September 07, 2025
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, visitors to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum can enjoy a pop-up exhibit in the lobby. In honor of the Greatest Generation, original artifacts and narrative text will highlight military service, life on the home front, and presidents who served, including Gerald R. Ford. Artifacts include a mess table made by Steelecase like the one used to sign the Instrument of Surrender in 1945, and much more! The Museum lobby will be free for visitors.
The Museum's plaza is filled with colorful art installations.

ArtPrize

Museum - Grand Rapids
On-Site
September 18, 2025 - October 04, 2025
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum participates as a venue in ArtPrize, an international art competition and cultural festival held annually in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Museum visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, photography, and interactive pieces from over 50 artists in a display that spreads from the museum's outdoor plaza to the lobby to the temporary gallery. During ArtPrize, Museum admission is free and hours are extended, Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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