Review:

Very few people outside of art history circles know that some of the most famous sculptures in the world can be seen in a Grand Rapids’ garden. Opened in 1995, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a major recreational, educational, and cultural destination in the Midwest and one of the best things to do in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Its 158-acre main campus consists of Michigan’s largest three-story conservatory with a waterfall, rock garden, and a variety of tropical and rare plants. The park also has five themed indoor gardens, four-season outdoor gardens, picturesque forest trails, and a wetlands boardwalk.

The sculpture gallery holds an internationally acclaimed collection of about 300 works by some of the world’s best-known sculptors, including Auguste Rodin, Edgar Degas, Henry Moore, and Alexander Calder. The Park also organizes several popular temporary exhibitions.

The works of art are displayed all over the garden, among nature’s own artwork. If you are looking for things to do in Grand Rapids, MI for art lovers, you will not want to miss this beautiful attraction.

1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Phone: 888-957-1580

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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