Was awesome! Very informative and a great way to get a historical context of the city!
Grand Rapids Art & Mural Tour
See Calder’s La Grande Vitesse
Maya Lin’s Ecliptic
See Pieces From ArtPrize
A Hub of Creativity & Art
Our rich artist community includes a mural around every corner, one of the most attended public art events in the world, and our downtown park designed by one of the 21st century’s most famous artists. See how we engage our communities and visitors through our creativity.
Highlights
See the first public art project ever to receive funds from the National Endowment of Arts.
Gaze upon statues of Grand Rapids leaders who left their marks on the world.
Consider the work of art designed by the critically acclaimed Maya Lin.
Follow your guide to hidden works that people unknowingly miss.
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Experience Details
The Details
Price
- Person (Over 5 years): $30
- Children 5 and under: Free
Departure Time
Please inquire upon booking
Meeting Point
Please inquire upon booking
Availability
Mon-Sun, year-round
Duration
1.5+ hours
Distance
2 miles approx.
Group Size
Min. 4 – max. 20 people
Included
1 professional tour guide
Not Included
- Water
- Snacks
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Dress for the weather (layers in winter)
Participation Requirements
Guests should be comfortable with walking 2 miles
About Your Guide
Certified tourism ambassador guide
What You'll Do & See
We celebrate all types of art throughout the city as well as the fascinating stories behind the pieces. Learn little-known facts such as how one work of art that we visit was possible only because the artist had a construction accident. On this walking tour, we will also explore pieces from the international art competition ArtPrize that have stayed in Grand Rapids.
We visit world-renowned works by artists such as Alexander Calder and Maya Lin. We will recount you with stories of their controversies, the inspiration behind them, and their roles in Grand Rapids society.
Some pieces left in the city thanks to ArtPrize are hidden and quite difficult to find, our expert guide will point them out and entertain you with interesting facts and their historical significance.
For a private tour, we can focus solely on ArtPrize pieces during the international art competition (late September to mid-October). Please contact us for more details.
See What Our Previous Guests Have Said...
Candice was passionate, knowledgeable and kept the tour exciting. Def will take another tour soon.
She made the tour exceedingly interesting with not only well-researched facts about hauntings, but also with historical background covering the Native American settlements in our area as well as the history of buildings involved.