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De Museumfabriek: what happens to a collection?

At first glance, butterflies and textiles seem to have little in common. De Museumfabriek in Enschede brings nature and culture together, and also shows the work that lies behind a collection.

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From beetle to clothing

The collection described includes insects, fossils, prints and the textile history of Twente, among other things. So you can discover different subjects side by side. Choose something you already know and compare how the museum preserves it with a much less familiar object.

Watching the work in the Twentelab

The museum describes workspaces for photography, restoration and preparing fossils. There, attention shifts from the end result to the careful handling of an object. Ask which work is visible during your visit.

More than a storeroom

A depot holds material that is not constantly on display. That makes it worth asking why some pieces are shown while others are kept in storage. The answer can also depend on fragility, research or a new presentation.

Before you go

Check the Monday opening during school holidays and the shorter hours around Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

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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