By Christie Bender
Grand Rapids Public Museum
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced today its Curiosity Shop will participate in Museum Store Sunday, taking place on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Museum Store Association, Museum Store Sunday celebrates museum stores and their ability to sustain a museum’s service to their community and public. The GRPM’s Curiosity Shop features local artisan jewelry, apparel, artwork, gourmet treats, stationary and educational gifts both online and in its physical location. Purchases at the GRPM’s Curiosity Shop support ongoing work of the Museum, including exhibitions and programs.
“We’re excited to participate in Museum Store Sunday once again this year,” said GRPM’s Gift Shop Manager Stephanie Dykert. “We all know about Black Friday and Small Business Saturday; this is another way to support the Museum through holiday gift giving. Just as we curate our Collections, we do the same when we select local products and items that reflect on the Museum’s experience and mission to inspire curiosity. We’re happy to offer such a diverse range of gifts that will appeal to shoppers of all ages.”
On Museum Store Sunday, the GRPM’s 10% member shopping discount will be extended to all patrons on Nov. 29 only, both in the GRPM’s Curiosity Shop and online store; members will receive an additional 10% off purchases.
The GRPM’s Curiosity Shop carries a wide selection of unique products, related to history, science, and culture including exhibit mementos, GRPM branded souvenirs, educational science kits, books by local authors, Michigan merchandise and more.
Shoppers can make purchases online anytime at shop.grpm.org. Options are available for direct shipping as well as contactless curbside pick-up at the Museum’s 272 Pearl Street location. The Curiosity Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Museum admission is not required to shop. Limited capacity, masks required.
Products from local artisans and vendors within the Curiosity Shop include: Cellar Door Artisans and Preserves, Imagination Starters, Daddy’s Dough Cookies, Wildship Studios, Megan Altieri, Artist & Author, The Mineral Man, Hanover’s Michigan Mints, Fresh Coast Candles, Westside Collaborative, Mitten State, Michigan Awesome, Michigan Mittens, Cherry Republic, Keweenaw Gem & Gift, Roeda Studio, Little Flower Soap Co., North Country Candy & Gifts, Reggie James and Raggedy Amy Studios.
The GRPM is currently open and welcoming visitors to explore the three floors of core exhibitions, along with Sean Kenney’s Wild Connections Made with LEGO® Bricks and Under the Arctic. Limited capacity; advance ticketing is required. For additional details about the updated GRPM visitor experience, visit grpm.org
