Gerald R. Ford Museum, Michigan, United States

4.5 (1.127 reviews) Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #4 in Michigan Speciality Museums

Duly Impressed with President Ford's Life

Explore the life and times of Gerald R. Ford, Michigan's only President. Here documents, artifacts, photographs, and videos combine to tell the dramatic story of the Ford Presidency in the mid-1970s. Museum galleries depict Gerald Ford's rise from a humble youth to Eagle Scout, star football player, World War II naval officer, and U.S. congressman, and the unique way by which he became Vice President and President. Meet the issues of the day - the energy crisis, the Nixon pardon, Vietnamese refugees, and learn about the Bicentennial. Your visit will include a stop in the life-sized Oval Office and Cabinet Room. See for yourself how President Ford shaped our world.
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Address

303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5353

Mobile

+1 616-254-0400

Website

http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:37

User Ratings

4.5 based on (1.127 reviews)

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Reviews

5Steff A 5:00 PM Jul 18, 2022
A must visit Museum if you're in Grand Rapids
This is my second Presidential Museum I've visited and it's taken the lead for being my favorite... We purchased tickets online and had no issues checking in at the entrance. The Michelangelo exhibit was also showing here for a limited time so we were fortunate to tour two exhibits this visit. The flow of the President Ford's timeline was immaculate. There was just enough detail at each station to not feel overwhelmed and get the gist of it. I learned plenty as I toured the stations and was entertained through the journey. The artifacts were fascinating and i loved feeling the history of their presence. I appreciate his journey through a rough time of the United States and the mini-film stations throughout were informative. My favorite sections were the replicas of the Oval Office and Cabinet Room. I loved that you could take a seat in the cabinet room as you explored. Both areas felt interactive because of the scale of the replicas. The gift shop served it's purpose and the staff was friendly. The Gerald Ford Presidential Museum is a definite visit if you're in the area. Enjoy!
5MidwestKathM 5:00 PM Aug 18, 2022
Terrific museum honoring Michigan's only President and First Lady!!
Drove two hours to Grand Rapids to spend the day with a friend visiting two museums, including the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum to see the Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel exhibit. Impressive lobby display gets you started...and then upstairs to the special exhibition space for more panels. It was an enjoyable interesting experience to see some of the familiar Sistine Chapel images up close. Afterwards we wandered through several museum galleries, stopping in the Cabinet Room and Oval Office reproductions. Having been here several times in the past, always enjoying the exhibits, remembering Jerry and Betty Ford and all they did for our country. Before we left the museum campus, we paid our respects at the graves of Mr and Mrs Ford. Lovely riverside setting too!!