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North Brabant · Culture & daily life

De Peperbus: church heritage high up in the tower

Kerkmuseum De Peperbus is in the tower of the Maria Magdalenakerk in Geffen. Church objects and prayer cards (bidprentjes) offer a way into the religious and local past.

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Objects in context

See what the commentary says about the function of a church object. Shape and decoration are only part of the story; their use within a faith community gives a different perspective. During a guided tour, ask about whatever you would like to know more about.

Small documents, personal names

Prayer cards bring a different scale of remembrance into view. Read them as historical documents and distinguish between a personal remembrance of a life and wider village history. The guide can help you place these different kinds of information.

Arranging a tower visit

There is no fixed weekly schedule for walk-in visits. A visit can be part of an arranged guided tour or an announced open day. Access is via a spiral staircase with 51 steps and is not wheelchair accessible.

Before you go

Visit only with a confirmed guided tour or opening; bear in mind the 51 steps.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

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