Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Reviews

Took our 6 and 8 year olds last night. They loved it. Lots of walking, so be prepared!

We became members this year and it has been an amazing place to go for walks with our new family. Our baby loves seeing the sights and the art is fantastic

We was there because of our nephew's wedding. The inside was really nice. But outside was a little confusing because of the construction going on.

Nice, but not in the same class as the great old gardens like Longwood. Would be far better without the sculpture, which ranges from weird to kitschy. Japanese garden is worth seeing. It was hot and crowded during my visit today which made the garden seem small and cramped. The most enjoyable part of my tour was the outer area which was over-looked by the crowd and featured typical midwestern garden flowers and trees.

Soothing, beautiful, meticulous trimming. Great spot to walk and see numerous plants and flowers. Can't wait for the fall to see thousands of mums around the property.

A great place to get some exercise and look at some art.

This is the best, and must visit of Grand Rapids for tourists. To the local, this is the good place for weekend picnic with kids, or family.

This is a great gardens. I've been going here for years, and they are always building something new. It's best to go on a day when it's nice to walk around outside. It can be crowded inside, and the outdoor area is beautiful any time of year--especially the Japanese garden area. It's also big. The indoor area is relatively small, so don't think that's the case outdoors.

If you're coming in cold weather, it's a ways from the parking lot to the entrance. There is a large coat room, so don't skip the coat just because you don't want to wear it indoors.

The level of volunteer participation is outstanding, and they are some of the most cheerful people you'll meet.

We went in the winter time and it was still stunningly beautiful!

Amazing stop on a recent Michigan road trip. Children's area was great, there was a large treetop to tree top playset. The staff also did a great job with masks although there were several guests who were clearly not heading the rules. The tram ride to get around the outer edge of the park was absolutely worth the few dollars, and also gave you a drop off point at the Japanese garden if you didn't want to go back to the original station. Great combination of fun activities for both adults and kids.

Three generations of our family enjoyed the Meijer Gardens today! It deserves the top ten things to do in Michigan award. Plan to spend a day here inside and outside. Be prepared for quite a bit of walking or choose to ride the tram on their well surfaced walkways. We choose to walk and enjoy the sculptures along the path. Our family favorites today are the kids garden and Japanese Garden.

Some of the sculptures just look like scrap metal; however the new Japanese garden going in there will be the most interesting and beautiful attraction in West Michigan.

Venue was great parking was outta control. People in line would just jump out of line and park by the curb. Not there fault people think they are entitled not to wait like everyone else.

This is a fantastic garden\outdoor gallery/indoor gallery. Put this on your must see list of you are in the area.

Nice green house, great place to take kids for day visit

The butterflies were fun to watch & the flowers are beautiful. The gardens are very well organized. Beautiful gardens. Entrance fee is kind of high.

This is a fantastic place to see. There are beautiful gardens, pieces of art and very nice indoor greenhouses all with unique and beautiful wildlife. If you are looking for a nice place to spend an afternoon look no further. They Akzo have bathrooms in several locations on the trail and the staff us helpful and friendly.

We had a great time . Just came back from Baltimore and had their crab cakes tonight they were just as good which is saying a lot.

There was alot of construction so I look forward to going back this summer and seeing what they put in butterflies were great

Beautiful surroundings with gorgeous sculptures. Nice for a scenic walk then bite to eat at the cafe.

My husband and I went here for our 1year anniversary. It was so beautiful. A lot of walking but there were benches everywhere if you got tired. We spent most of the day in the Japanese gardens.

we are so fortunate to have this top quality art, gardens and sculpture in West Michigan. You can visit several times a year and it changes with every season

Beautiful conservatory and gardens, one of the finer attractions in Grand Rapids! The greenhouses and butterfly conservatory were our favorite parts. There's a gorgeous collection of plants on display, and lots of beautiful butterflies to see. However on the day we were there (Saturday afternoon) it was very crowded, almost shoulder-to-shoulder walking through the greenhouses. The indoor sculpture gallery left a lot to be desired - the collection itself was pretty small, and the captions were exceptionally cheesy and mostly talked about how cool and important Fred Meijer was. Most of the grounds outside were still under construction, and unfortunately we weren't able to walk around and see the larger sculpture displays this time. We would love to come back and enjoy the gardens outdoors.

Lots of beautiful displays can't wait to go back for Christmas around the world

Great place to visit on a warm or colder day! Vast spaces to eat a picnic lunch but also a cafeteria style eatery inside! Check it out!

Amazing place! Friendly staff and beautiful views. I definitely recommend to go see this place!

This was our first trip and we really enjoyed the variety of spaces and things to see. It was amazing this time of year, I can only imagine how beautiful it is in early summer. We will definitely be back!

My son and I went to see the blooming of their corpse flower. We had a good time walking through the different ecosystems, and took lots of pictures

Busy and lots of people but the butterflies are breathtaking!

Fun family outing. A must see if your from out of town and visiting grand Rapids.

Worth every penny. This place is amazing. Pack a lunch and wear comfortable shoes there is lot to enjoy.

Always a joy to visit here, especially when the orchids are in bloom.

I was attending a training... I felt very comfortable and safe. Masks are required in all common areas. The room was promptly cleaned and ready and Ann-Marie was supportive by occasionally checking in on our group! also, we were free to enjoy the gardens during business hours during the week of training

I received a membership for Christmas and it's the best gift you very ever been given. Everytime I visit I feel rejuvenated.

I had my wedding here and everything about this place is incredible. I had my wedding the first weekend of art prize and one of my concerns was people trying to watch or open our doors to our room and that never even happened. They took amazing care of me and made me feel like I was the only important factor to that day even though they had multiple weddings and art prize! I couldn t say better things about the gardens!

Trees were coming down and spring is around the corner..... It is always spring inside Meijer Gardens.

There are many things to do for the whole family. From just walking the beautiful grounds filled with beautiful art, to the many exhibits, the butterfly garden, the Japanese exhibit, the Christmas around the world. It is a fabulous place to visit any time of the year.

Amazing place for the kids and for a romantic get away date! It is remarkably beautiful inside. This year I took my family to see the butterflies and it was a wonderful experience! We had a blast and had a few land on us!

Lots of walking, was a bit confused when first entering the building, very poor setup for ticket purchasing to entering the exhibit

We stop in at least once a year to see butterflies. We also love walking around seeing all the sculptures. It is a great start to the spring.

Wonderful gardens, lots to see, will be coming again, really magical at butterfly time

Another awesome place. No words to add, it only reaches him.

Love looking at different things they have on display.

A definite must-see... Again and again and again. Every season brings a new beauty. Concerts, lectures, sculptures, other events all excellent. The Cafe and gift shop are top notch, as well!

We really enjoyed the butterfly garden early this spring (March).

When we arrived there was plenty of parking, We went during a mid-week. It was a pretty fun experience, lots of school group's.

We will be back again.

Doing some construction until the fall 2019. So parking is out there. But still worth it!

Loving it, on that day nice weather , so no tired of walk, my daughter loved it.

Beautiful. The kids had a blast in the childrens garden. Make sure you have enough time to see it all.

Beautiful gardens. The staff are friendly, there's lots to see, plenty of room to walk about. My favorite areas were the conservatory, where they've got lots of tropical plants, and the carnivorous plant section. The sculpture garden was quite spectacular as well. Look for the giant horse and a giant silver metal sculpture that looks like a neuron.

This place is a must see. I walked around for 3 hours and still didn't see everything. I will definitely be back.

Rotating exhibits keep us coming back. An excellent way to spend a day, outside or in. The holidays display every December is a must-see, if you can.

Lots to see. Can easily spend 4 hours or more, and still not see everything.

This place is absolutely stunning! Wear good shoes, plan to be here all day! We saw maybe half of the statues in the park. We will certainly be back in the summer to see more.

Absolutely beautiful. Definitely more fun when the weather is nice though.

Absolutely amazing. Bring water though....like most places, drinking fountains are closed down.

Rude staff on the phone and when we arrived. Will not return!!!

My two favorite things, Art and Plants! They are adding on. Going back to see what is added! Wonderful Children's Garden. I highly recommend taking the little ones!

Meijer's Garden Christmas tree display is very beautiful and educational.

Beautiful any season of the year, plan three hours minimum.

All the exotic plants & flowers, & especially the famous butterfly exhibit everybody goes to see. They have a children's park, a stadium where they have concerts in the summer. It's a must go see place.

Had a great time even though it rained just as we started the Japanese Garden. Maybe next time. We went inside and had fun there. Wonderful lunch and toured through gift shop.

Always a great outing! We love the boardwalk and sculpture walk!

It's rare when a place is better than you expect, the scale and scope has to be experienced to be believed.

Tulips in bloom and were beautiful. There is construction so be aware

Fabulous gardens plus great art. What more can I say?

Well, maybe a bit more. If you live in the area, consider a membership. We're a glad we joined. Now we don't feel rushed to see it all at once. On a nice day, we go for a walk there.

Staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful.

We haven't yet tried the classes, lectures, or concerts, but they are available.
The cafe has tasty food, out of the ordinary choices. A bit pricy for every day for us, but comparable price to other museum cafes with better food.