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South Holland · Art

Hof van Nederland puts freedom up for discussion

On a historic site in Dordrecht, the museum brings together the States Assembly of 1572, the Synod, the De Witt brothers and stories from the Second World War.

Plan your visit ↗

1572 on this spot

The space associated with the First Free States Assembly (Eerste Vrije Statenvergadering) is a central focus. Separate what the site itself documents from what was later designed for the museum.

Freedom has several meanings

Interactive galleries link political, religious and personal history. Compare two examples and state for whom freedom grew or, conversely, shrank.

Playing with sources

The audio tour, children’s tour and escape game offer different routes. During the activities, check which historical source is being used and where interpretation begins.

Before you go

Open Wednesday–Sunday 11.00–17.00; closed on Monday and Tuesday. Closed on New Year’s Day, King’s Day and Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve until 16.00. Public visitor information differs on Easter Sunday, so check public holidays and any booking needed for games in advance.

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. Hof van Nederland (hofvannederland.nl)

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