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Molen De Valk: machinery and living above Leiden

Molenmuseum De Valk in Leiden presents mill history and the miller’s life together. The gallery mill (stellingmolen) is a building in which the route itself forms an important part of the visit.

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From living quarters to machinery

See how the interior combines different functions. A mill is at once a technical installation and a place where people worked and lived. The explanations help you avoid seeing those parts as separate rooms or machines.

A building that rises high

The different levels mean climbing stairs. Take time on each floor to see what the space adds to the whole. If you are coming mainly for the technology, think in advance about which workings you want to understand during the visit.

Steep stairs and last admission

The museum is not wheelchair accessible. The last admission is before closing time, so arriving late may leave you little time. The mill is closed around Leidens Ontzet (Relief of Leiden) and various public holidays; check the calendar.

Before you go

Allow for steep stairs and check the last admission and special closing days.

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. Molenmuseum De Valk — source 1
  2. Molenmuseum De Valk — source 2

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