A shop as an interior
See how the counter and display cabinets divide the space. Where did the shopkeeper stand and what could the customer see from there? By looking from both positions, the furnishings become more than just a backdrop for old packaging.
Names on the shelves
Product names such as Kwatta and Engelsch zout offer starting points for conversation. You may recognise some names; others call for explanation. Read what is on a package and ask what the product was used for, rather than going by appearance alone.
Shop windows as displays
Themed window displays give parts of the shop inventory extra attention. Ask which theme is featured at the time of your visit. A quiet viewing makes it possible to see small details that would easily escape your attention in a busy shop.
Before you go
Visits by appointment only. Have the current admission price and accessibility confirmed; past event dates do not indicate a regular opening.
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.