I have a different perspective on this place, as I am not a parent or babysitter, and have never been to the museum with a kid. However, when I was in college, my dorm held its annual banquet at the Children's Museum. I thought that it would be weird, and I have no idea who came up with the location, but I have to applaud them. This place is tons of fun! Picture a whole bunch of 20-year-olds all dressed up and playing in bubbles and on a toy car and you will get the picture. I was amazed at how many different interactive displays they had there, and all the different ways that the museum used its amenities to both attract and teach children. I have seen other children's displays at museums and the ones here seemed much fresher and more innovative. The building is a unique size and shape, but the museum has done a good job in terms of layout and flow so that things are not crammed together and the kids (or kids at heart) have enough room to really explore the displays. This is definitely a good asset to Grand Rapids.
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