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North Brabant · History

De Heemkundezolder: Willemstad upstairs in the Mauritshuis

De Heemkundezolder in Willemstad brings together the fortified town and the Ruigenhilse polder in the Mauritshuis. Displays of home and working life make local history visible on a small scale.

Plan your visit ↗

A room as a way in

A shop, school, kitchen and living room offer familiar starting points. See how the furnishings evoke a particular use and read which period is meant. Not all rooms or objects necessarily represent the same moment in the past.

Different residents and trades

Fishing, farming, the workshop and military subjects broaden the route. Choose two different settings and compare what is said about daily life. That way the local past becomes more than just the history of the fortress.

Checking the Mauritshuis

Admission is free, but weddings or private hire can lead to closure. The summer and winter schedules differ by day. Because the collection is in the attic, ask in advance about access if stairs are a limitation for you.

Before you go

Call if in doubt about private hire or a wedding, and check the seasonal schedule and attic access.

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.

  1. Museum de Heemkundezolder — source 1
  2. Museum de Heemkundezolder — source 2

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