Visit Texel's heritage museum Waelstee
Want to know how the people of Texel used to live? Step into the past and experience how the island's inhabitants lived, worked, and worked in times gone by! Two beautiful farmhouses in the picturesque village of De Waal offer a surprising and diverse glimpse into daily life on Texel in the past. Get up close, immerse yourself in the experience, and reflect on the often hard work. Day in, day out, without amenities like running water, electricity, a telephone, or a computer. A visit to Waelstee offers a fascinating glimpse into how things used to be, and for some guests, perhaps even a touch of nostalgia. Opening hours: from February 25th to the end of October. 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 craft techniques, and the forge is in operation every Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The forging process is demonstrated and explained. Prices: Adults €8.00 per person. Children aged 3-12 €5.00. Children under 3 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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