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Following LEDA’s Footsteps: Access and Advocacy in Action

Following LEDA’s Footsteps: Access and Advocacy in Action with Holland Museum’s 2024 Summer Interns

With Holland Museum’s 2024 Summer Interns

As our time with our 2024 Summer Interns ends, join us as they share what they have learned and what they accomplished. After viewing their group exhibition, Following LEDA’s Footsteps: Access and Advocacy in Action on display in the lobby gallery, we will adjourn to Spark!Lab Smithsonian to hear more about their experiences with the Holland Museum.

This program took place on Thursday, August 8, 2024
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Following LEDA’s Footsteps: Access and Advocacy in Action

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance (LEDA) was an organization that prided itself on establishing a welcome and inclusive environment for people of all ages and backgrounds in the Ottawa County area for over 28 years. Although the organization has unfortunately closed, their legacy has not ended, and it is important to remember LEDA’s impact on our community.

This exhibition, curated by our 2024 Summer Intern Council, celebrates LEDA’s work and the progress through recently acquired newspaper articles, organizational programs, and photographs. Through interactive activities, this exhibition will hopefully encourage the museum’s guests to carry on the precedents that LEDA established.

Holland Museum 2024 Summer Interns

Holland Museum 2024 Summer Interns

Back Row (L-R): Tori Lynch (University of Michigan STAMPS School of Art and Design), Joseph Le (Zeeland West High School), Daniel Dykstra (Hope College), Bobby Dotson (Hope College)

Front Row (L-R): Cecelia Hooper (Mount Holyoke College), Grace Torrence (Fordham University), Maiya Mashack (Michigan State University), Brianna Conway (Grand Valley State University) Lilli Bruxvoort (Trinity Christian College)

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Holland Museum

Holland Museum
31 W. 10th Street
Holland, MI 49423

The Holland Museum tells the story of Holland, Michigan, from its settlement by Dutch immigrants to today’s innovative, successful, and diverse community. Featuring thousands of fascinating historic objects, as well as artwork from the Netherlands from the 1600s through the 1900s, ou permanent History and Dutch Galleries are not to be missed.

MUSEUM HOURS

Thursdays: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fridays: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sundays: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Closed Mondays EXCEPT on Free Second Mondays from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Spark!Lab is open and included with general admission on Fridays, Saturdays, and Free Second Mondays.

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In addition to regular hours, join us for our “FREE Second Mondays” from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m each month. Check our calendar for specific dates. Sponsored by The Meijer Foundation.

ADMISSION AND DISCOUNTS

Admission 
$10.00 for adults
$8.00 for senior adult
$5.00 for students with a valid college ID and kids 6-18 
FREE: Holland Museum members and children ages 5 and under are free.
$1.00 Museums for All admission (EBT or WIC card holder, $1.00/person, up to 4 people per card).

Discounts
The Holland Museum offers an admission discount to Veterans, active military, and educators. If you are active military, the discount applies each person in your party. If you are a veteran or educator, the discount applies to that person only. Admission for veterans, active military, and educators is $5.

CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THESE 2024/2025 HOLIDAYS

  • Independence Day, July 4
  • Labor Day, September 1
  • Thanksgiving Day, November 28
  • Christmas Eve, December 24
  • Christmas Day, December 25
  • New Year's Eve, December 31
  • New Year's Day, January 1, 2026


ACCESSIBILITY
The Museum has a handicapped-accessible entrance on the east side of the building next to the circle drive. To access the building, please press the button to the right of the door and the front desk will buzz visitors in. Take the elevator from the ground floor (G) to the first level (1L) and you will arrive behind the reception desk. There is also a wheelchair available for patron use. Each level of the museum is handicapped accessible, as are the restrooms. If you have any specific needs, please call the front desk at (616) 796-3329.

PARKING 
The Holland Museum is located at the corner of 10th Street and River Avenue, across from Centennial Park. Please use the parking lot behind the museum on 9th Street or street parking is available along 10th Street. Handicap accessibility is available from the east side of the building.

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