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History of Meerkerk Gardens at the Island County Historical Museum


  • Island County Historical Museum 908 Northwest Alexander Street Coupeville, WA, 98239 United States (map)

Meerkerk Gardens Board of Directors &
Island County Historical Museum invite you to

The History of Meerkerk Gardens and
The Story of Ann and Max Meerkerk

A retrospective exhibit at the Island County Historical Museum

April - August, 2021

Open daily from 10-4 and Sunday from 11- 4.

  • Learn about the fascinating lives of Ann and Max Meerkerk

  • Discover their ideas and dreams for a “Secret Garden”

  • Follow the early visionaries who brought the Meerkerk’s dream to life

  • Learn about future plans for Gardens and the renovation of the Meerkerk house

Earlier Event: October 4
Octoberfest Fall Plant Sale
Later Event: May 9
Mother's Day at Meerkerk Gardens