The Holland Museum, 31 West 10th Street
The Holland Museum is located in the former Post Office, built in 1914, and houses a fascinating
collection of artifacts. Exhibits focus on the story of the early Dutch settlement and its
development into a thriving and diverse city.
Local History Exhibition (1st Floor)
Special cultural attractions from the "old country" include Dutch
paintings and decorative arts, and exhibits from the Netherlands Pavilion
of the 1939 New York World's Fair. Other permanent exhibits explore aspects of local history
including Lake Michigan maritime, shipwrecks and resorts; agriculture and manufacturing; service to
the community; the religious foundation of the "Holland Kolonie"; and an illustrated timeline of
area history including its increasing ethnic diversity.
Temporary and Traveling Exhibitions (1st Floor)
Frequently changing temporary and traveling exhibits are shown in the Wichers Gallery.
Click here to view a listing of previous temporary exhibits.
The Dutch Galleries (2nd Floor)
Four new Dutch art galleries, exhibiting a growing collection of
17th to 19th century paintings and decorative arts has opened. Docents are on duty
and guided tours are available. For children: "I Spy Adventure" and hands-on activities in "Mark's
Room." The Holland Museum is an AAM accredited museum.
The Archives and Research Library (Basement)
The Archives and Research Library houses the museum's extensive paper collection of local history and Netherlands history,
including the unparalleled Netherlands Information Service collection,
is located on the lower level of the building with free access to the
public. Click here for more information about the Archives.
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Highlight from The Dutch Galleries
Illustrated Timeline
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