This place is one of my Sanctuary's. I highly recommend…read morevisiting the museum and gift shop. A great source of information for educators on their website & I recommend this for taking youth on a field trip. If you're looking to source authentic materials, books & Anishinabe History this is the place. Be sure to explore their website!

Beautiful experience! The exhibit was very informative and educational. They did a beautiful job…read more Would definitely recommend to this traveling near by.

My husband brought me here on a little road trip for the day. Something new he never heard of and…read morethought would be fun to explore and he wasn't wrong. They do charge a minimal fee of $5.   A little history on the place.... Curwood Castle was the Writing Studio of James Oliver Curwood. Who n e 1920's was one of the highest paid writers. He also worked for the Detroit News at one point.  It was built in 1922 overlooking the Shiawasee River. The Castle itself is smaller than you would expect. There's a Great Room,  an upstairs that you get to by a very narrow winding spiral like staircase. There is also a downstairs area where they play movies based off of his books. It is said that there are well over 200 movies  made based on his books. If you are interested in history and exploring new things you definitely will want to check Curwood Castle out.

I don't know much about this author and was in the area so I wanted to at least take pictures from…read morethe outside. It is very interesting looking in architecture. The museum was open when I arrived but my teenager wasn't a fan so I didn't go inside. The museum is open until 5 pm and there is an admission cost. It looks like a great place to write.

A wonderful music listening room where the audience respects the artist. Alcohol is available.read more

I didn't have any food, so ixnay on that. Service- well, the…read moreevent leaders seemed nice, it was a concert. The Sweet Water Warblers: super group consisting of May Erlewine, Rachel Davis and Lindsay Lou. Two of the ladies now live in Nashville. Ambiance- light and sound were good. Poor Lindsay's guitar battery died mid song, but there were others she was able to borrow for the remainder of the show. I sat in the back, far left. I couldn't see the violinist who joined for two numbers, and couldn't see May when she played the piano. But, I could hear it all excellently. Def stop by and see a show or check their schedule to see what acts are coming soon.

A good thing to do on a rainy day for an hour or so. Interesting and sad at the same time.read more

I thought the museum was excellent. It shows the evolution of hatred toward persons of color. It…read moreis a wonderful resource for educators to lay people.

History is important. Knowing local history helps build community. Taking a bunch of area…read morehistoric buildings and putting them in one place, filled with period-correct furnishings? Brilliant! They told us we'd need a couple of hours to the see the place; we got there in the morning and stayed until closing time. If you read the signs - the way to actually learn something - 2 hours isn't nearly enough. We learned a lot about what drew people to the area, namely logging, and everything else those early residents needed in their lives. Highly educational, and we really enjoyed it.

I visited White Pine Village by myself, because my family wanted to stay at the beach, and…read morehonestly, I had a really good time here by myself. This is a historical museum, so you really need time to read things and absorb them at a slow pace. I love my children, but when they're with me at a museum, I don't have time to read or ponder anything -- I'm usually busy telling them not to touch something or stop climbing something or listening to them say how bored they are. So if you have children and you want to enjoy White Pine Village, I suggest ditching them and visiting by yourself. But! That being said, this living history museum has a lot to offer children, too. So if you do bring your kids, they will certainly have a great time. There are lots of displays to see, and lots of open areas to run around. There isn't much to touch or do, so for kids who like interactive museums, this isn't that. But you'll have fun peering into the different structures at the scenes that have been set up. My favorites were the displays with the medical supplies and the newspaper printing setup. It's really interesting to see what kinds of tools and gadgets people used 100+ years ago. I was told to allow about 1.5 to 2 hours to visit, but I was done after about 30 to 45 minutes. I tend not to be a lingerer when I visit museums, though ... or anything, really. I absorb what I need to and I get out. If you like to read every single little thing, you might be here longer.

I wanted something fun to do on my birthday weekend, so Nate and I got tickets to the Best of the…read moreBest improv show at The Comedy Project. I think it was $17 per ticket and you just check in at the podium near the bar when you arrive. They explained they system to us - give them a credit card to start a tab, then you can write your drink/food order on a paper and they'll come around throughout the show to grab your paper. Then they cash you out at your table right after the show. It was a quick and efficient system! They have canned beverage (alcohol and N/A) and some snacks - we enjoyed the Pop Corners and "Taste of Italy," which is a small plate of pizza rolls and mozzarella sticks. The show itself was SO funny! They did several fun skits, many of which involved audience suggestions. There were only a couple that didn't make me laugh as hard, but I was cracking up most of the show. It's incredible how the cast members can come up with things on the spot like that. One note, if you're a couple or group smaller than six people, you'll likely be seated at a table with others. We had fun chatting with our table mates but it would be a great group outing. I'm so glad we finally went back to The Comedy Project and am looking forward to seeing more shows! We went to the 7 pm show and they told us if we wanted to stay for the 9 pm show, you can get tickets for half off.

Great show, very funny. Good time and drinks were reasonable. If u want a laugh this will not…read moredisappoint you.

I enjoyed the old replica of the streets exhibit. It was neat to see them. It would have been nice…read moreto go in some of the shops. The dinosaurs were neat to see.

My son's class went there last month for his field trip. It's a great museum and would've been 5…read morestars, but a pipe had burst and there was no old downtown Grand Rapids. That's my favorite exhibit, it was too bad the kids couldn't interact and learn from the volunteers dressed from that time period. The second floor was open and had a neat exhibit about sturgeon fish, dioramas of different habitats and an enlarged drop of water to see everything that lives in marshlands. It's a whole ecosystem! The carousel was also closed due to maintenance, another disappointment as the kids would've had fun riding this antique. The highlight for me was the planetarium. We were able to view a 15 minute show that was exciting and informative. I looked and found they have shows open to the public for $5 on their website. Worth checking out, though most shows may be geared for a younger population. GRPM is an educational haven full of curiosities and learning opportunities from whale bones, to fashion and all things that relate to Grand Rapids History. Definitely worth checking out. Enjoy a tasty lunch with their hand made sandwiches and soups of the day after a titillating planetarium show.

Great place to take kids, especially on a cold and snowy day! There were many different activities…read morefor kids of all ages. The various activities were very engaging, and thought provoking, which kept everyone entertained for a while. Make sure to check their Facebook for any closures/ late starts due to weather.

I love taking my kids here. It's a great way to get out of the house and have the kids get their…read moreenergy out. I've went a bunch of times and my daughter has yet to get tired of going! They also have a spot for infants which I absolutely love. It's nice to be able to have somewhere that my younger one can play safely.

They're located right on Monroe Center. . The GRAAMA has…read morehosted ArtPrize pieces over the years and even won the Outstanding Venue Award for ArtPrize 10! . . Check out their exhibits and displays of African American traditions and history. They host special events as well - check out their website for details. Their gift shop also features pieces from local artists! .

Small but mighty- a wonderful collection of art and artifacts, as well as archives, of the Black…read moreand African American experience and history in our city and region. Excellent location on Monroe Center, right down the street from the other major GR cultural institutions. Also serves as the We Are Lit book store.