A writer from the neighbourhood
The location brings the streets and school world of his work close. Compare a text extract with a historical photo of the neighbourhood, and avoid conflating novel and autobiography.
Teacher and politician
Documents also show Thijssen’s social work. For one position he took, look up the date, publication and audience, so that it is not quoted out of the context of its time.
Walking through the Jordaan
Museum guides organise walks past relevant places. A route deepens the texts, but departure dates are listed separately in the calendar and require planning.
Before you go
Thursday–Sunday 12.00–17.00; check for any changes in the current calendar.
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.