The permanent exhibition galleries at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, allow visitors to explore key moments in President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford's lives and careers. Visitors learn about the impact of democratic citizenship through visually captivating displays and models, archival photography, sculptures, clothing, and other exhibits. Visitors can also visit a temporary exhibit gallery, which features a changing array of temporary and traveling exhibits on a wide range of subjects.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan, features a permanent timeline exhibit on the lives of Gerald and Betty Ford, along with several small temporary exhibits each year.

Gerald R. Ford stands behind podium with hand raised as he is sworn in as the 38th President of the United States

Ford at 50: Decisions that Defined a Presidency

Museum - Grand Rapids
On-Site
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Gerald Ford’s historic presidency with a new temporary exhibit, Ford at 50: Decisions that Defined a Presidency.
Betty Ford greets reporters standing in front of a bus that says "Early detection saves lives...it may save yours"

The Betty Blip: Betty Ford’s Battle Against Breast Cancer

Museum - Grand Rapids
On-Site
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In this small exhibit, visitors will learn about Betty Ford’s breast cancer diagnosis just six weeks into her husband’s presidency. In an era when breast cancer was a private disease, Betty’s decision to go public with her diagnosis and to give the media access to her recovery transformed breast cancer awareness in the United States.
artist standing at an easel speaking into a microphone while drawing

The President and the Cartoonist

Library - Ann Arbor
On-Site
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Visitors can explore some of the key moments of Gerald R. Ford’s Presidency through an exhibition of the works of Pulitzer-prize winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant.
Model train set with iconic Grand Rapids buildings

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Express Train

Museum - Grand Rapids
On-Site
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Express train display includes many nods to Gerald R. Ford’s life in Grand Rapids, including South High School, Bill’s Place Diner, the Quonset Hut used in his congressional campaign, and a replica of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Visiting the train is free, but guests will need tickets to visit the galleries.