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Sculpture Garden, Music Venue, and Garden
Grand Rapids
"Butterfly gardens and the summer concert series are must see events"(9 Tips)
"Enjoy the Summer Concert Series sponsored by Harvey Lexus!"(4 Tips)
"Look down while you're walking at Meijer Gardens."(3 Tips)
"The Chihuly exhibit is amazing!"(2 Tips)
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Alejandro GarroJuly 11, 2014The sculpture park is very nice, and the gardens are really something. The man-made waterfall is quite a view. The horse is impressive! Very nice place overall. Looking forward to the Japanese Garden.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Amy LebowskyApril 18, 2014This is truly one of Michigan's gems. I didn't start visiting until a few years ago and I feel like I really missed out! It is an outstanding way to spend an afternoon, any time of the year.
Chad CurryOctober 14, 2014Sooo beautiful and some really amazing sculptures. The 24ft bronze horse is magnificent and well placed. The kids play area is also wonderful and educational with tree houses.
Phillip OverleyJune 7, 2013Had the whole family here and it was a great experience for all of us. We all were amazed!!! You will be at an Awwwwwwwww.
M N A T 2August 12, 2011Every concert here is amazing, such an awesome venue! Let the dancers dance, eventually every will be dancing along too...white people sometimes just take a little longer to get movin!
Marc VermutApril 8, 2016Beautiful, awesome, interesting, colorful. Delivers on its name. Plus, Butterflies!
LilyJuly 12, 2015it's a huge place! it's just beautiful and i feel relaxed to walk around the gardens and art pieces.
Sokenbicha TeaSeptember 21, 2011This botanical garden is currently the 2nd most-popular cultural destination in Michigan with 600,000 annual visitors and welcomed its 6 millionth visitor on 5/7/10.
Rudy ZungJuly 30, 2013Go see The American Horse sculpture, the story of which is http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/leonardo-s-horse-il-cavallo-dello-sforza
ikachJanuary 24, 2016Try to spot the tropical birds near the feeder and scrambling on the ground within the tropical gardens
Yolis GarzaOctober 14, 2018Beautiful gardens, is better to walk than taking the train, if you walk, you can take closer pictures to sculptures- Anna PetersMarch 29, 2015Great library, beautiful landscaping, and a vast array of succulent plants.
It's impossible to be lonely in the company of plants. This is a great place for plant therapy, especially in the dead of winter ... And a good place to brush up on your botany skills.
Laura ByersSeptember 27, 2010This is a great place to buy a membership: you will always have an interesting, changing walk!! If you walk the entire Garden as well as indoors, plus through the parking lot, you can clock a little
Joel JAugust 9, 2014Cafe just a bit pricy but the outdoor seating has some small water fountains that make it especially nice in warm weather.
WZZM 13 NewsMarch 2, 2012The Butterflies are Blooming at Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids.WZZM 13 Meteorologist Aaron Ofseyer just had to check it out. We claim no responsibility for what he decided to wear. Read more
Amanda ZylstraMay 19, 2012Wear comfy shoes. There is allot of cool stuff to look at. Great place to take pictures.- Joel JAugust 9, 2014The red barn in the farm area is a wonderful place for picnics. Bring a lunch to enjoy!
Jorge de LeonFebruary 2, 2014If you're at a wedding here, make sure you get at least 3 drinks lined up prior to dinner service because you can't get a drink during the dinner service. *protip*
K_to_the_uklaJune 21, 2010Go to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and check out da Vinci's Horse. Pat yourself on the back for saving $2,337.20 by not flying to Malan to see the same thing. Read more
Outstanding venue for a concert. FYI, beer and wine are $7 each.
Come to the annual Xmas trees exhibit. Lots of lovely cultural misappropriation and incorrect facts.
Students get a discount and children under 3 enter free!
Wow this place is world-class, gets better every show! Tip: no tips allowed, so think of a great compliment for your server.
Pretty amazing new Japanese Garden. You just have to wait until 2015 for the dedication.
Jess Dawson-WillAugust 9, 2011Possibly the best place in the world to see a show on a Wednesday night, I'm talking about Bright Eyes... :) Read more
Boiling Pot FestivalAugust 14, 2011Amazing art here! Not to mention the world class musicians who play here!
AngelaJuly 27, 2011Bring a change of clothes just in case the water "escapes" from the Great Lakes Garden.
- Enjoy the Summer Concert Series sponsored by Harvey Lexus!
Jack's Mannequin On TourApril 21, 2011Come back and see Jack's Mannequin and Guster Live on August 31st, 2011. More info here:- karen rothenbergerJune 23, 2010The Chihuly exhibit is amazing! Check out the water pond with blue moon and yellow boat.
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline Ave NE (btwn Bradford & Leonard)
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
United States
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
United States
Always growing. Always beautiful. Always new.
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Sat
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Tue
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(616) 957-1580
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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- 8.7
"Incredible place, great venue. Not a bad seats Greatview. Loved it."
Bruce Whyard - 8.0
"Give yourself an hour just to meander through. The tea house keeps very strange and sporadic hours, so don't have your heart set on a cuppa."
JenKudu 
"Such a fun area for children to play, explore, and appreciate the arts."
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