The Grand Rapids Public Museum is proud to be a part of the 4th Annual Life Science Business Showcase.
The Public Museum is a collections-based educational organization that explores and celebrates the world and our place in it.
It seeks to educate and delight the public, contribute to the well-being of its community, and enhance the quality of life in West Michigan.
The Public Museum does this by
- Collecting and preserving authentic objects of significance to the community,
- Providing innovative services and outstanding programming that support and enrich the visitor experience, and
- Offering opportunities for public discourse and personal engagement.
Special Exhibit for Life Science Business Showcase:
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Amputation Kit, ca. 1860
Used during the Civil War for emergency surgery.
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Renu-Life Violet Ray
Generator, ca. 1930
Violet Ray Machines were
believed to cure
respiratory ailments when the
patient inhaled the light, sparks
and ozone they created.
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Dr. Fuller’s Brain Models |



