Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Reviews

Plants. Sculpture. Butterflies in the Spring. Children's garden with a miniaturize model of the Great Lakes (it is huge!) and a massive treehouse structure. The DaVinci Horse!

This is the place to go where are, nature, science, and history combine. Family friendly and well worth a membership if you are a local. It should be a "can't miss" if a visitor.

One of my favorite places in the world. The landscaping is fantastic throughout the gardens and the art is unbelievable. We love the farm garden, especially.

Very cool place to visit if you're in Grand Rapids.

It was fun i got to spend time with family and it was nice

The butterflies were beautiful and a great place to spend an afternoon!

Very nice place, good for walking enjoying diffrent arts, the tickt little bit expensive

Very nice to see the butterflies in flight all over the conservatory...

The Children's garden and the Japanese Gardens were magnificent. Ok, so we actually missed the real SCULPTURE Garden, so we have a whole section to look forward to next visit!

Great staff really fun with the family highly recommend

I was super excited to bring my grandkids after reading all the awesome reviews, but when we arrived, the picnic pavilion appeared to have disappeared and the grounds were quite soggy (given the unusal amount of thunderstorms, the latter is not a terrible surprise, but not having a table to eat lunch at was). But the worst part is that there is a major renovation happening and there was nothing about this on their website.

We will try again another time. But today was a washout.

It's lovely, I'd like to go back. Cafe food was surprisingly good. But it is owned by a grocery store so I guess I'd hope the food is good. Very kid friendly.

The japanese garden and children's garden were awesome. I think those are my favorites. Didn't go to other ones due to the heat that day. There is tram you can go on and it will take you around.

very nice I'm coming back I bought a membership well worth the visit

A beautiful place to go. My grandkids loved it. I especially enjoy the butterflies in the Spring and the Christmas trees and the village at Christmas. The tram makes it so much easier to be able to see all of the sculptures if you have problems walking like I do.

Frederik Meijer Gardens is a spot that I think most people should take the time to visit. It's easy to say you'll spend a few hours there if you take your time appreciating all of the pieces and scenery there. They do have special exhibits that take place at various times so look for those. There is a lot of walking to be done but I do believe there are also carted tours as an option.

Loved seeing all the butterflies and walking around. Nice family outing :)

FMG is magical any time of year. The Christmas town with local architecture and buildings from sister cities is unique.

Saw a great concert by the Steve Miller Band and Marty Stuart! These guys can still deliver the goods! They get five stars.
Unfortunately the bouncer that Meijer Gardens sent around late in the concert, supposedly to clear the aisles that weren't even blocked, was a little over the top to say the least. It left a bad impression of Meijer Gardens with not just me but also the people around me. With a 75 year old rocker on stage and a peaceful crowd of mostly 50+ year old people, you don't need to bring out the heavy muscle.

This place is a bit of heaven on Earth. There is something for everyone, all ages, all interests, all abilities. If you have small children and live nearby, a membership here will save your sanity and make many fun memories in the children's garden, the farm garden and in exploration around the grounds. You will never be bored. Be sure wee ones have sunscreen and swimwear because there are water features that they will want to splash a bit in. If you don't have kids (or want a place to escape from yours), an individual membership grants you access to a lovely place to get away from it all without having to go too far from home. The Wege Nature Trail, the shade garden, the wetlands boardwalk, the glorious tropical conservatory, the sculpture walks, and of course the famous Japanese Garden, are all just a glipse of the treasures to enjoy here. No wonder this is listed as one of the "1,000 places to see before you die."

This place really has a unique vibe to it. Inside the building its phenomenal! All decorated with Christmas decor and provides a sense of relaxation! I've visited here many times as I have lived in Grand Rapids my whole life!! They are expanding even larger and I cannot wait to see what is in store! Overall amazing place to visit!!

A fabulous place to go when the weather is gloomy. It's warm inside even during the winter! Any and all will enjoy.

An impressive collection of Flora from all over the globe awaits inside this giant glass building. In addition to many art exhibits, the butterflies bloom and fly free once per year, landing on the lucky few.

The outdoor gardens are beautiful, including the recent Japanese garden. It's a nice place to go walk around for an hour or two.

Amazing place. Enjoyed the various rooms, gardens, and displays. The grandkids loved the children's zone.

Although the sculpture garden and the different exhibits are interesting, what is even more interesting is the parking situation. I've been here multiple times, and never once have I gotten a good parking spot.

Unfortunately, it always seems as though the Gardens are under construction all year around.

The butterfly exhibit and the tropical room are must sees.

Had a blast, plan a whole day when the weather is nicer

Fun place, busy like no other. Would be a great place to do pictures.

This place has been on my list of things to do for a long time. I am glad I finally took the time to check it out. I highly recommend this place. My daughter and I spent about three hours walking around and saw about 90% of what there is to see. There is an expansion under construction. I am planning to go back to see that too when it is finished.

A nice walk in the sun. I didn't get to see everything, but there was plenty to take pictures of

Amazing place, we can't wait to return and explore the outdoor sculpture garden!

Butterflies were beautiful! Wish I had more time to look around more

I went for the annual butterfly exhibit and it was fantastic.

LOVE THIS PLACE! There is a ton to do, if you are going make sure to plan at least a few hours. My favorite part is the beautiful Japanese Gardens, as well the Giant American horse of course.

Beautiful gardens. Weekly summer concerts. Special shows. April butterflies.

It was beautiful. Service was good. The park was well kept.

Such a beautiful place to go by yourself or with your family. There is so much to learn there for children and adults alike.

This place is a must visit in Grand Rapids. They have something for everyone in the family. An awesome play area for kids, including a large water area for the hot days.

The Japanese Garden is a MUST. They have done a fantastic job creating a beautiful, peaceful and moving experience.

We are very fortunate to live within a few miles from this gem. FMG hosts many free music and art events and is an inspiring place for kids and adults to come an learn, appreciate art, and enjoy nature.

Went with my son on a field trip today. I nevrr knew there is so much to see there! Great time.

Beautiful place. Volunteer on the tram ride did an excellent job of relating the sculptures to the plantings. The Japanese Garden is magnificent and even our teens enjoyed the Children's Garden. Can't wait to return to explore the Gwen Frostic Woodland Garden, Lena Meijer's Farmhouse area and the natural areas visible from the boardwalk.

This garden has something for everything. Amazing gardens, great sculptures, fun children garden too.They have some special exhibitions and shows too. There was a Dahlia Show on the day we visited.

Great place! Went to the Butterfly Habitat as our first visit. Beautifully put together! We will be back soon!

Great place if you love plants, botanical gardens, beautiful landscaping, outdoor trails, always adding more!

So much to do and see. One Should spend all day here! Amazing place to check out!

Love the beautiful gardens and the butterflies are stunning!

Really enjoyed the glorious plants and art work. It is a wonderful way to spend your day. It is a family experience.

This is my first and last year as a member. I visited the "Gardens" today for the first time this year and what a huge disappointment. The place is usually lush with flowers and decorative plantings, but today it looked like Chernobyl. There are no flowers to welcome visitors on the drive to the parking lot. Extensive construction is taking place to the main building entrance and there is nothing to see but dirt and machinery. As for the trails through the Gardens, which are usually stocked with flowers and plantings many of which are identified with nameplates, there was virtually nothing. It looked like no one had touched the grounds this year. You can walk through many neighbors in the city and see more impressive landscaping. Admittedly, this is the first year since they've opened that it's appeared so unkempt and the quarantine obviously has had an impact, but it certainly wasn't worth the visit, especially for anyone coming in from out of town.

Very interesting and fascinating art pieces! Tram tour and guide were excellent and well worth the $4 fee. The Japanese garden was truly remarkable. Great way to spend the day as part of our vacation.

I love Meijer Gardens! I would rate 5 stars but admission is quite expensive even during winter when part of the garden is not in use

You can spend days admiring everything. There's so much variety too

Beautiful place. Enjoyed the Japanese gardens the most. Should have better signage on how to get to the different gardens.

Great place to take the kids. The walk from the parking lot was a bit too far. They should offer commuter rides for those with young children and the elderly

Beautiful! Loved the different vignettes each with its own collection of flowering plants. The Japanese garden (complete with a wedding party) was a favorite, as was the children's area & the farm!

A wonderful open air venue for an up close concert experience.

It is one of my favorites places when I visit Grand Rapids.

The territory is large, and they are growing!
Indoor exhibitions have a tropical garden. Quite large, but not the largest in the US. There are other theme exhibitions. We've enjoyed watching the toy railroad with trains that are riding the whole day long.
There are also seasonal exhibitions. We saw the one with national costumes.

Outdoor exhibitions have a big playground for kids. There are lots of modern art sculptures. Not all of them are meaning-full but worth to take a look. Maybe you will be able to understand what they mean. :)

The gift shop is somewhat average. Similar to other places.

It is a place that you must visit in Grand Rapids.

Always awesome, currently under construction, so parking is a little rough.

I come every year to see the butterflies, and am never disappointed!