Use of the Museum Facility

The Gerald R. Ford Museum is a 54,000 square foot educational and cultural facility located on the bank of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids. The Museum offers a prestigious venue for a reception, meeting, or dinner (but cannot be used for weddings, proms, or similar events).
2,500 plus square foot Meijer Lobby, site of the Berlin Wall
- Full access to the Museum's 15,000 square foot permanent exhibit, and 3,500 square foot changing exhibit gallery for Presidential Library quality temporary exhibits.
- Full use of the Museum's 252-seat auditorium with state of the art audiovisual equipment.
- Access to the Museum Store, offering a variety of unique gifts and books.
- Beautiful outside grounds, including the Betty Ford Garden.
- Convenient parking.
For more information about fees, scheduling an event, regulations on use of the facility, and the application process, please contact 616-254-0367, or by e-mail.
- Application for Facility Use
- General Conditions
- Special Services
- Alcohol Application
- Catering Rules
- Food and Beverage Service
- A/V Services