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Grow Your Curiosity!

Youth & Family Programming

Classes & Camps

LENA MEIJER CHILDREN'S GARDEN

Michigan’s Farm Garden

Peter M. Wege Library

Special Events

Curiosity Courtyard

Kids' Tram

Scouts

Youth and Family Nonprofit Grant Assistance

Tips for Signing Up

For more information about any classes and camps, email our Classes Coordinator or contact the individual coordinator using the information below.
Scholarship assistance is available for children and adults. To learn more about scholarships, contact the Classes Coordinator.

Please note: Children are not allowed to accompany adults to adult-only classes.

Cancellation Policy

Withdraw from a class or a bus trip at least 30 days in advance for a full refund. Withdraw 7 to 29 days in advance and receive a 50% refund. No refund if within 7 days. For more information or to cancel your spot, email the Classes Coordinator or contact the individual coordinator using the information below.

Please note: Children are not allowed to accompany adults to adult-only classes.

HOURS

Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

RATES

Members (with ID) FREE
Adults (14-64) $20.00
Seniors (65 and older) $15.00
Students (with student ID) $15.00
Museums for All $2.00
Children (3-13) $10
Children (2 and younger) FREE

CONTACT US

Autumn Nights

Every Tuesday in October!

Please Note: To enter Autumn Nights, guests must enter through the Amphitheater gates. The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, and the Sculpture Park are closed during this programming. 

Sculpture park closure

Please Note: The Thicket in the Sculpture Park will be closed November 14-15 for landscape maintenance. 

Spring Break Hours

Extended Hours

Enjoy extended spring break hours until 9 pm on April 1-5.

Extended Member Early Hours

Each Sunday from 9-11 am during Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming and Saturday, April 6, from 8-9 am. 

HOURS

Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

RATES

Members (with ID) FREE
Adults (14-64) $20.00
Seniors (65 and older) $15.00
Students (with student ID) $15.00
Museums for All $2.00
Children (3-13) $10
Children (2 and younger) FREE