museums
Texels erfgoedmuseum Waelstee

In the smallest village of Texel, De Waal, you will find Museum Waelstee. The museum about the cultural history of Texel. Texel History Imagine yourself in the Texel farmers life of 100 years ago and experience how people lived then. In the Waelstee museum, carriages, utensils and old agricultural machines are exhibited. You will learn all about sheep and cattle farming on Texel. There is an authentic farmhouse that you can visit and a lot of attention is also paid to the role of women on the farm. Demonstrations Are you curious about the professions from that time? Then visit one of the demonstrations that are regularly given in the museum. The forge is in operation two days a week. Here you can see how the forging works. Handicraft techniques and making and engraving jewelry are also demonstrated.

Address

Hogereind 6

1793 AG De Waal

Travel directions

Opening times

Monday:

closed

Tuesday:

10:00 - 17:00 hour

Wednesday:

10:00 - 17:00 hour

Thursday:

10:00 - 17:00 hour

Friday:

10:00 - 17:00 hour

Saturday:

10:00 - 17:00 hour

Sunday:

13:30 - 17:00 hour


Important to know

On Wednesday 6 September, museum Waelstee will be closed all day due to its 50th anniversary.


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