Grand Rapids, Michigan -
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
The center of all things Ford, exhibiting the pen he used to pardon Nixon, and the .45 Colt pistol used by "Squeaky" Fromme to try to kill him. On the grounds are the side-by-side graves of Gerald and First Lady Betty Ford.
- Address:
- 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI
- Directions:
- I-196 to exit 77A/US Hwy 131. South on US Hwy 131 to exit 85B (Pearl St.). East on Pearl, then a quick turn north into the Museum parking lot.
- Hours:
- Daily 9-5. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 616-254-0400
[Show Map]
Results 1 to 2 of 2...
Gerald R. Ford Presidential MuseumThe center of all things Ford, exhibiting the pen he used to pardon Nixon, and the .45 Colt pistol used by "Squeaky" Fromme to try to kill him. On the grounds are the side-by-side graves of Gerald and First Lady Betty Ford. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Visitor Tips and News About Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
With a Republican in the White House and thriftiness apparently not a concern, the Gerald Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, MI, has embarked on a $6.35 million expansion. By April 2004 the museum will have a bigger store, an interactive replica of the White House's Cabinet Room, and 8,000 more square feet of exhibit space to display important Gerald Ford stuff.... [05/19/2002] Complete News Story
Nearby Offbeat Places
- Abstract Monument to Fluoridation, Grand Rapids, MI - < 1 mi.
- 100-Foot-Long Loch Ness Monster, Grand Rapids, MI - 1 mi.
- Scrap Metal Marching Band, Grand Rapids, MI - 5 mi.
- In the region: Dutch-themed Town, Holland, MI - 24 mi.
Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the US and Canada are our special obsession. Start here.
Use RoadsideAmerica.com's Attraction Maps to plan your next road trip.
