EXHIBITS

open since May 2007
THE DUTCH GALLERIES: SIX HUNDRED YEARS OF DUTCH ART & CULTURE
The new, "splendid" 2nd floor galleries now house the museum’s extensive Dutch Collection of Fine & Decorative Arts, illustrating 600 years of art and culture. On exhibit are fifty-six 17th to 19th century Dutch paintings and more than one hundred and fifty cultural objects, from fine furniture, delftware and silver, to original Dutch costumes. Admission, members free. Holland Museum, 31 W 10th St; 616/392-9084 or toll free 888/200-9123

March 7, 2009 - March 7, 2010
ARCHIPELAGO: INDIGENOUS ART OF INDONESIA & MELANESIA
Beyond the stone-carved temple guardians at the entrance to the Wichers Gallery, two 65-foot long Balinese "ider-ider" paintings on cloth, depicting Hindu legends, are the centerpiece of this exhibit. More than sixty works of art and artifacts - paintings, weapons, puppets, batik, tribal masks - give a glimpse of the diverse cultures within the island archipelagos of Indonesia and Melanesia. Entirely from the museum's own collection, the core of this exhibit was formed by museum founder Willard C. Wichers while director of the Holland MI branch of the Netherlands Information Service 1941-1973.



PROGRAMS
* Family Programs

June 3
SUMMER HOURS BEGIN AT CAPPON & SETTLERS HOUSES
Summer Hours: 1 - 5 PM Wednesday through Saturday through October 31.

June 19
VICTORIAN GIRLS, 10:30 AM - Noon (Fri)
Dress for tea, bring a calling card, and experience life as a young girl in the Victorian Cappon House. The antiques, games, crafts and refreshments will be based on life around 1900. For ages 7 and up. Cost: $15, $10 member child. Limited space; registration is required; call 616/394-9084 by June 12. Cappon House, 228 W 9th Street, Holland; 616/392-6740 or 888/200-9123

July 17
CIVIL WAR KIDS, 11 AM - 3 PM (Fri)
Experience American history; learn what life was like for American children during the Civil War. There will be artifacts, games, crafts and Civil War era refreshments. For ages 7 and up. Cost: $15, member child $10. Limited space; registration is required call 616/394-9084 by July 10. Holland Armory, 16 West 9th Street, Holland; 616/392-9084 or toll free 888/200-9123

August 8 & 9
VAN RAALTE FARM CIVIL WAR MUSTER, Sat 9 AM - 9 PM; Sun 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Van Raalte Farm is the site for Michigan's newest, annual Civil War reenactment. See the Battle of Utoy Creek reenacted, Military and Cavalry Drills, medical scenarios, a Civil War civilian encampment and listen to period music. For information go to "Civil War Reenactment" under Programs on Holland Museum website or call the museum. Holland Museum, 31 W 10th St, 616/392-9084 or toll free 888/200-9123

August 30
VINTAGE HOLLAND BOAT SHOW, 1 - 5 PM (Sun)
More than thirty classic boats, many made and used in Holland, MI, dry-docked on the city parking lot behind the Holland Museum (9th St. & River Ave.). This FREE event is presented by the Holland Museum in cooperation with the Joint Archives of Holland. Holland Museum, 31 W 10th St, 616/392-9084 or toll free 888/200-9123

October 10
BY THE LIGHT OF THE LAMP, 7 - 10 PM (Sat)
Stop by and experience the tiny Settlers House and the opulent Victorian Cappon House after dark, lit by the warm glow of vintage lamps and chandeliers. Admission: $7, 6 senior, 4 student, children 5 and under free, members free. Cappon & Settlers Houses, 228 W 9th Street, Holland; 616/392-6740 or 888/200-9123

October 24
JACK-O-LANTERN CARVING AT CAPPON HOUSE, 1 PM - 4 PM (Sat)
Children are invited to listen to stories, enjoy refreshments, do a craft and carve an old-fashioned Jack-O-Lantern in the Visitor Center of the historic Cappon House. This is an ideal program for younger children accompanied by an adult. Pumpkins and safe tools will be provided. The Cappon House House is located at 228 West 9th Street in Holland. Cost is $6 per child (member child $5), including pumpkin & tools. Cappon House Museum, 228 W 9th St; Holland; 616/392-9084 or toll free 888/200-9123

November 11
MUSEUM FREE-DAY FOR VETERANS, 10 AM - 5 PM (Wed)
Free admission for veterans and their families all day at the Holland Museum and the Col. Geerds exhibit in the Holland Armory. Holland Museum, 31 West 10th Street & Holland Armory, 16 West 9th Street, Holland; 616/392-9084 or toll free 888/200-9123

Dec 12 & 13
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TEA, 1 - 5 PM (Sat & Sun)
The Victorian Christmas Tea is a "tasty" and fun opportunity to learn about history. See the stately Cappon House dressed in its authentic Victorian Christmas finery and sample dainty tea foods of Victorian Holland. The refreshments served are based on recipes from Holland's founding families and prominent residents. A pianist in period attire will complement the festive atmosphere with tunes from the holidays that were played around 1900. Space is limited, reservations are required; call 616/392-9084. Cost: $10, $6 children 5 and under, members pay half. Cappon House, 228 W 9th Street, Holland; 616/392-9084 or toll free 888/200-9123

Dec 29, 30, 31
CHRISTMAS WEEK AT THE HOLLAND MUSEUM, 10 AM - 2 PM (Mon - Wed)
Free holiday crafts, activities and refreshments for families in the museum lobby. Regular admission to galleries and special exhibits. Cost: $ 7, $6 senior, $4 student, children 5 and under free, members free. Holland Museum, 31 W 10th St, 616/392-9084 or toll free 888/200-9123