Visiting the Joint Archives

The Joint Archives of Holland's reading room, located 9 East 10th, is an attractive location where researchers can study (as archival materials do not circulate outside the repository). Collections are open to all unless materials are specifically restricted. We are open Monday-Friday from 8:00-12:00 noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Appointments are not required, but intensive researchers are encouraged to call ahead.

Holland is conveniently located just off of I-196, only 170 miles from Chicago, 225 miles from Detroit and 25 miles from Grand Rapids. The city is served by Amtrak, and a commercial airport is located 45 minutes from the Haworth Inn and Conference Center.

Directions (By Car)

Hope College exits are marked on the I-196 Expressway (Exit 52, Adams St.)

...from the north (Muskegon) -- US-31

Proceed south on US-31 to 16th St., turn right, proceed to College Ave., turn right, proceed to 10th St. and Hope College. The Archives is located at 9 East 10th.

From I-196, take Exit 52 west to US-31 (3rd traffic light), cross US-31 and continue west to College Ave., turn right, proceed to 10th St. and Hope College. The Archives is located at 9 East 10th.

...from the Grand Rapids Airport -- 44th St. and I-196

Upon leaving the airport, stay on 44th St. going west to I-196, proceed toward Holland, take Exit 52 west to US-31 (3rd traffic light), cross US-31 and continue west to College Ave., turn right, proceed to 10th St. and Hope College. The Archives is located at 9 East 10th.

...from the southeast (Kalamazoo, Battle Creek) -- US-131 and M-40

From M-40, proceed to US-31, turn right and proceed north to 16th St., go past the traffic light and make a U-turn onto southbound US-31, turn right on 16th St., proceed to College Ave., turn right, proceed to 10th St. and Hope College. The Archives is located at 9 East 10th.

...from the south (Benton Harbor, South Bend, Chicago) -- I-94 and I-196 and US-31

From US-31, proceed north to 16th St., go past the traffic light and make a U-turn onto southbound US-31, turn right on 16th St., proceed to College Ave., turn right, proceed to 10th St. and Hope College. The Archives is located at 9 East 10th.