Looking at an orphanage
The museum is housed in the historic orphanage and shows parts of the interior. Take the layout into account during your tour. A room or passageway can raise questions about how the building was used that a single object does not automatically answer.
Portraits and town history
The portrait gallery, panels and regents’ room offer different ways of looking at the past. With portraits, pay attention to clothing and posture, but also read who is depicted. That way, images stay connected to the people and institutions in the story.
Access to different floors
There are lifts to the upper floors and a stairlift to, among other places, the cellar and the Spinzaal (spinning hall). Ask about the route if you have specific mobility needs. The normal schedule runs from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive, with separate public-holiday exceptions.
Before you go
Check the public-holiday list and discuss in advance which lift facilities you need.
Sources
This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.
- Elisabeth Weeshuis Museum — source 1
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Elisabeth Weeshuis Museum — source 2
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Elisabeth Weeshuis Museum — source 3
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Elisabeth Weeshuis Museum — source 4
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.