Free Second Monday: Blue & White Night

Past Program: October 12, 2026. This special October Free Second Monday program has concluded. Free Second Monday continues each month. Explore upcoming programs and events.

Free Second Monday: Blue & White Night

Celebrate all things blue and white during October’s Free Second Monday with Delft-inspired crafts, hands-on activities, and a last chance to explore the Holland Museum’s Blue & White Invitational Exhibition before it closes. At 5:30 pm, join Gemma Fletcher, Arts Education Manager at the Holland Area Arts Council, for a free talk exploring the history of Delftware and its enduring artistic tradition. The Holland Museum is open on the second Monday of every month from 4 to 7 pm, with free admission for all visitors courtesy of the Meijer Foundation.

Monday, October 12, 2026
4 to 7 pm
Free For All!


Sponsored by:  The Meijer Foundation

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Presenter Bio: Originally from the United Kingdom, Gemma Fletcher is a West Michigan-based artist and educator currently serving as Education Manager at the Holland Area Arts Council. Her work explores a love of color and surface decoration, drawing inspiration from everyday moments, textiles, and the natural landscape. Working across paint, print, collage, and stitch, Gemma creates joyful, layered works that celebrate pattern and texture. She earned both her B.A. and M.A. in Fine Art from the University of Central England in the UK.

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, our permanent History and Dutch Galleries are not to be missed.

Planning a visit? Explore current exhibitions or plan your visit for the latest visitor information.

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

FREE SECOND MONDAY

In addition to regular hours, join us for our “FREE Second Mondays” from 4:00 – 7:00 pm 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.

UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURES (2026–2027)

  • Thanksgiving Day, November 26
  • Black Friday, November 27
  • Christmas Eve, December 24
  • Christmas Day, December 25
  • New Year’s Eve, December 31
  • New Year’s Day, January 1, 2027

ACCESSIBILITY

The Museum’s accessible entrance can be found 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.

BLUE STAR MUSEUM

We are a Blue Star Museum and offer free admission to active military and their families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day weekend.

MUSEUM BUILDING RENTALS

For information about Museum building rentals, please contact David Hawley-Lowry at dhawley@hollandmuseum.org

Learn more
Holland Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 38-1692502.Reports & filings