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Utrecht · Culture & daily life

Valkenheide preserves the history of youth care

Photos, documents and objects, in the upper hall of the Valkenburcht, tell the story of more than a century of upbringing, education and residential care at Valkenheide.

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From institution to technical school

The display follows changing names and ideas about care and upbringing. Note the date and sender of documents before judging language from an earlier period.

Lives behind the system

Personal photos and objects can put a human face on institutional history. Do not draw conclusions about all residents from one story, and ask which voices are missing from the archive.

Museum upstairs in the church

Since 2025, the museum has been located in an upper hall that can only be reached by stairs. There is a wheelchair available upstairs, but no lift; arrange help on the stairs in advance.

Before you go

Check the volunteer schedule before you come; regular hours are Tuesday morning, Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon, plus visits by appointment.

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 Valkenheide (museumvalkenheide.nl)

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