Located in Grand Rapids, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum deserves a place on any Michigan day-trip to-do list. Here you can get a glimpse of the life and times of the 38th president and his wife Betty, during his term in office. The museum boasts several very interesting permanent exhibits (such as the former president’s oval office) as well as regular temporary exhibitions. You can visit the website to see what is on offer before you visit. Visitors to the museum are free to explore at their own pace and the museum can arrange an interpretive guide for visitors with hearing or vision impairments.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, 303 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5353, Phone: 616-254-0400

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