Name: GRPM Archives Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

The Grand Rapids Public Museum Archives is the Museum’s research center and storage space for items in the Collections that are not on exhibit. Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at more than 250,000 artifacts and specimens that preserve the stories of the history, science, and culture of West Michigan.

Tours will be led by GRPM Curators and Educators and will feature collections like fossils, furniture, clothing, and more.

**Directions**   
The Grand Rapids Public Museum Archives are located at 223 Washington St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, around the corner from the Grand Rapids Public Museum School.

**Parking**   
Please park in the lot at the east end of the facility and walk to the main entrance (halfway down the block) through the rotunda under the large “Grand Rapids Public Museum Archives” sign. There is additional street parking available on Washington Street to the east if needed.

**Tour Times**   
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

GRPM Archives Behind-the-Scenes Tours

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