Upcoming Events
- “Wish You Were Here: Selections From The Mike Van Ark Postcard Collection” Exhibit
- January 27, 2012 Visit the Focus Gallery through August to…
- "Tulips and Flowers in Art History" Lecture with Athina Alvarez
- May 31, 2012 Join the Holland Museum for our tulip exhibition…
"Before The Festival: The Improbable Journey of Holland's Favorite Flower" Exhibit
Friday February 24 - Sunday September 2
If someone asked you to name something Dutch, you might be quick to say tulips. What could be more Dutch? Although commonly associated with the Netherlands, the tulip actually originated from areas around the Black Sea, such as Turkey and Iran, and didn’t make it to the Netherlands until the late 16th century. “Before the Festival: The Improbable Journey of Holland’s Favorite Flower” will explore the origins of the tulip, when it arrived in the Netherlands, and eventually Holland, Michigan, and how it became the Dutch icon as we know it today.
Admission: $7 Museum Admission
This event is organized by: Holland Museum
Contact: Visitor Services
616.796.3329
http://www.hollandmuseum.org
Holland Museum 31 West 10th Street Holland, MI 49423 http://www.hollandmuseum.org phone: 616.796.3329 fax: 616.394.4756 42.788637, -86.108512
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Holland Museum 31 West 10th Street Holland, MI 49423 http://www.hollandmuseum.org phone: 616.796.3329 fax: 616.394.4756 42.788637, -86.108512
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