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North Holland · Technology & transport

Gemaal 1879: water history with art and landscape

Gemaal 1879 in Akersloot combines a historic pumping station with art exhibitions and a presentation on the Oer-IJ landscape. Visits are tied to a seasonal calendar.

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Art on the ground floor

Exhibitions by artists follow one another during the season. Check in advance which work is on show if you are coming for a specific exhibition. The pumping station offers a different setting from an ordinary gallery space.

Understanding the landscape upstairs

On the first floor, the Oer-IJ presentation covers the formation and settlement of the landscape. That subject ties in with the pumping station’s watery surroundings. On some days a guide or a short walk is available; a separate calendar applies.

A Sunday in the season

Regular opening in 2026 runs until 27 September inclusive, on Sunday afternoons. Special days may have longer hours. Groups can request an appointment outside these times; do not assume daily access to the building.

Before you go

Check the exhibition calendar; after 27 September 2026 the regular Sunday timetable no longer applies.

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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