A Spring Break out of this world

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Will you be enjoying a spring break staycation with the family this year? The Grand Rapids Public Museum sure hopes you do. Why? They have an exhibit that is out of this world, just for you.

The latest offering, Facing Mars, takes guests on a journey to the red planet. You’ll learn firsthand what it takes to plan and undertake a two-year trip to Mars and back, giving you an informed perspective with which to ponder the exhibit’s opening and closing question: “Would you go?”

There’s also an astronaut lab for the youngest children. There they will learn about gravity, space fitness, weight and weightlessness and the effects of space travel on the body. Likewise, special activities will be available from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily, April 2-7. The special programming includes riding a hovercraft, strapping on moon shoes, creating a Martian mask and even trying freeze-dried astronaut food.

And if that isn’t enough, you can spend your evening gazing and wondering about the space above. Be sure to catch a glimpse of Mars as well as Jupiter, Venus and the moon through high-powered telescopes on the Museum’s front lawn. But if spending the evening isn’t an option, you can always check out the planetarium show to get your space odyssey fix.

This is an extraordinary time the kids will love — and love you for it!

Want to be part of the goodness? Here’s how:

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• Become a member

• Volunteer

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Source: Kristy Harrington, Grand Rapids Public Museum

Writer: Jennifer Wilson, Do Good Editor