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We promote learning that transcends information to focus on interaction—with history, culture, civil responsibility and one another. We tell the stories of Holland, and the region, not to dictate how our children and citizens engage the past, but to encourage them to change and build a better future.
Our programming and exhibits seek to connect people with why the history of Holland matters to them. We want patrons and guests to feel compelled to own and share those stories for themselves.
The Holland Museum includes several locations within walking distance from one another. The Holland Museum tells the story of Holland, Michigan, from its founding by Dutch immigrants to today’s innovative, successful, and diverse community. Featuring thousands of fascinating historic objects, the Permanent Galleries are not to be missed. Also on display are the Dutch Galleries, featuring artwork from the Netherlands from the 1600s through the 1900s.
The historic Cappon House was the home of Holland’s first mayor and local tannery proprietor, Isaac Cappon. Built in 1874, it is now partially restored to its appearance in 1900. Visitors to the Cappon House step back in time, immersing themselves in the stories of Isaac Cappon and his large family.
The historic Settlers House is a small family home that was lived in by a series of working class families over the course of its long history. Built around 1867, the building survived the Great Holland Fire of 1871 and was continuously lived in until the 1990s. Today, the home has been restored to how it would have appeared in 1871.
