Mission Statement:

We exist to be a living monument of artifacts, ideas and stories told through exhibitions, events and educational programming designed to inspire, motivate and celebrate our human bond. We enrich the life of our community through experiences of the wider world in a uniquely Grand Rapids context.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum manages a series of sites, the main facility being the Van Andel Museum Center in downtown Grand Rapids. The museum is a 501 (c) (3), not-for-profit organization that relies on admission fees, donations, fundraising efforts, membership fees and grants to operate.