Visit Texel's heritage museum Waelstee
Do you want to know how the people of Texel used to live? Step into the past and experience how the inhabitants of the island lived, resided, and worked in other times! In two beautiful traditional farmhouses in the picturesque village of De Waal, you will get a surprising and multifaceted picture of daily life on Texel in the past. Get up close, immerse yourself, and reflect on the often hard work. Day in, day out, without amenities such as running water, electricity, a telephone, or a computer. A visit to Waelstee gives you an interesting glimpse into how things used to be, perhaps even evoking a touch of nostalgia for some guests. The museum is currently closed; we expect to open in mid-June 2026. Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sundays and public holidays from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Closed on Mondays. There are regular demonstrations of craftsmanship techniques, and the forge is in operation every Tuesday and Wednesday from 14:00 to 16:00. Blacksmithing is demonstrated and explained. Prices: Adults € 8.00 per person. Children aged 3-12 € 5.00. Children under 3 years free.
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De Waal
Museums and Cultural
all ages, wheelchair accessible, and pets
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Location
Museum Waelstee. Hogereind 6, 1793 AG, De Waal.
Important to know
Dogs are allowed, provided they are kept on a leash. Children under 3 years and Museum Annual Card holders are free. There are no time slots, you can just drop by during opening hours.
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Texels erfgoedmuseum Waelstee
Texels erfgoedmuseum Waelstee
In the smallest village on Texel, De Waal, you'll find Museum Waelstee. The museum about the cultural history of Texel. Texel History Imagine yourself in the Texel farming life of 100 years ago and experience how people lived back then. Museum Waelstee exhibits carriages, utensils, and old agricultural machinery. You'll learn all about sheep and cattle farming on Texel. There's an authentic farmhouse you can visit, and the role of women on the farm is also given considerable attention. Demonstrations Curious about the trades of that era? Then attend one of the demonstrations regularly given at the museum. The forge is in operation two days a week. Here you can see how forging is done. The ladies of the Texel Heritage Museum are happy to explain various craft techniques that were so important to farmers in the past, who mastered this work to perfection.
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