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Upcoming Exhibits

Here are some of the exhibits we're looking forward to!

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Significant anniversaries at the local, state, and national levels invite us to reflect on our shared history. This exhibit will explore these questions through events including the founding of the United States, Michigan's journey to statehood, and the establishment of the communities of Ferrysburg, Grand Haven, and Spring Lake.

Revisiting The Past: Anniversaries and the American Story

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Significant anniversaries at the local, state, and national levels invite us to reflect on our shared history. This exhibit will explore these questions through events including the founding of the United States, Michigan's journey to statehood, and the establishment of the communities of Ferrysburg, Grand Haven, and Spring Lake.

The banks of Spring Lake have delighted vacationers since the 1870s, when the first resorts and hotels were established in the area. From "taking the waters" to "setting sail," a multitude of activities offered by Spring Lake have attracted visitors from across the state and around the world. This exhibit explores the history of many of Spring Lake's most popular resorts, including Arbutus Banks and Prospect Point.

Summering in Spring Lake: Resort Histories

The banks of Spring Lake have delighted vacationers since the 1870s, when the first resorts and hotels were established in the area. From "taking the waters" to "setting sail," a multitude of activities offered by Spring Lake have attracted visitors from across the state and around the world. This exhibit explores the history of many of Spring Lake's most popular resorts, including Arbutus Banks and Prospect Point.

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