History • Community • Conversation
Cultural Lens Programs
Different perspectives open new ways to understand the past and the world around us.
The Holland Museum's Cultural Lens series explores experiences and stories that shape our communities. Through talks, discussions, exhibitions, and partnerships, these programs create opportunities to consider local history and its connections to wider cultural conversations.
From the series
Past program highlights
A look at selected Cultural Lens programs from 2025 and 2026. These events have concluded; explore the original pages to learn more about each topic.

2026 • Past program
Patterns of Identity: Laotian Fashion Show
Traditional Laotian clothing, textiles, and cultural stories shared through a community fashion show.

2026 • Past program
Threads of Change: Fast Fashion
A program with the ODC Network exploring fashion, responsible consumerism, and environmental impact.

2025 • Past program
Unrecognized Trailblazers
Stories of Holland's women entrepreneurs, from the Anishinaabek to the present.

2025 • Past program
Racial Healing Circle
A restorative community conversation facilitated in partnership with Mediation Services.
Looking for earlier programs? Explore the Cultural Lens archive, 2020–2024.
Discover what’s coming up
Check the Museum's Events Calendar for upcoming Cultural Lens programs and other experiences. Individual event pages include dates, locations, and registration details when applicable.




