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Gelderland · History

Jan van Riebeeckhuis: Culemborg and the VOC in pictures

The Jan van Riebeeckhuis in Culemborg deals with the VOC (Dutch East India Company) and the connection with South Africa. The name refers to a birthplace tradition that has not been conclusively proven.

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A story across several places

The multimedia presentation connects Culemborg with a broader history involving the VOC and South Africa. Read the explanations carefully and keep a distinction between what is known about the building and what is told about the historical figure.

House and garden

Furniture and interior design give the visit a spatial side. There is also the herb garden De Fonteynhof, with its own outdoor presentation. The garden and the museum do not automatically share the same admission conditions; check which parts are open at your chosen time.

Via the spiral staircase

Museum entry runs through Wijn & Verwonderen. The upper floor is reached by a spiral staircase and is not wheelchair accessible. Groups with a guide can ask about options outside the fixed weekly schedule.

Before you go

Take the spiral staircase into account and check for occasional closures before you set off.

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.

  1. Museum Jan van Riebeeckhuis — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  2. Museum Jan van Riebeeckhuis — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  3. Museum Jan van Riebeeckhuis — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  4. Museum Jan van Riebeeckhuis — source 4

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  5. Museum Jan van Riebeeckhuis — source 5

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

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