Grand Rapids Public Museum says, "Game on!"

Children all around West Michigan will soon be saying hello to summer vacation. In anticipation, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is welcoming those soon-to-be empty scheduled children to their latest exhibit, Game On!

The Museum will be offering vintage pinball games, carnival mid-way games, giant chess, ping pong and motion control dance party games -- all free with general admission from June 5-Sept. 1. Games will be set up in all areas and guests will be invited to try something new or rediscover an old-time favorite with a fun new twist. Pop-up exhibits throughout the Museum will display artifacts and tell the history of games and gaming.

The Museum’s circle theater will be set up as a mini arcade. Gamers can try their hand at Ms. Pacman, Marvel vs. Capcom, shooting game Point Blank, driving game Twin Rush 2049 and Donkey Kong -- all set on "free play." Motion control dance party will fill the center of the space and give the younger ones a chance to show off their moves. The Museum’s Barrel Factory and Carousel Promenade will house amusement park games including air hockey, a bank of skee ball games and Hammerhead, a variation on Whack-a-Mole. The Galleria will come alive with ping pong, Twister, oversized chess, oversized Connect Four, dominos and indoor bocce ball. Additional programming is planned around the theme for guests of all ages, and weather permitting, some games will be set up outdoors.

It’s easy to take part. Just visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum:

Tues: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Weds.-Sat.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Help put the good back in do-gooder by supporting the great organizations we have here in West Michigan. Here's how to get involved with the Museum:

·       LIKE the Grand Rapids Public Museum on Facebook
·       Learn more about the Grand Rapids Public Museum
·       Become a member
·       Volunteer
·       Donate

Source: Kristy Harrington, Grand Rapids Public Museum
Writer: Jennifer Wilson, Do Good Editor