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Heiligenbeeldenmuseum: viewing statues in a former church

The Heiligenbeeldenmuseum in Vorden-Kranenburg brings together a large collection of statues of saints in a former church. Alongside the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions give room to other subjects.

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Twelve apostles in the Heiligenbeeldenmuseum.
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Recognition in posture and attribute

First look at how a statue is shaped: the posture, clothing and accompanying objects can raise questions about the figure depicted. Then read the explanation. Even without being familiar with saints, you can find a way in this way.

The church as setting

The former church gives the statues a special spatial context. Look at both an individual statue and its place within the whole. In 2026, an exhibition about goldsmith Wim Thijssen is also on offer, with workshop material and video.

More than the usual walk-through

Separate visiting slots exist for the tower, including on the last Saturday of the month. Such a viewing is not the same as a regular museum ticket. Ask about availability and about the physical route if you want to come for this.

Before you go

For a tower visit, check the separate arrangement, and for the temporary exhibition, check the end date.

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. Heiligenbeeldenmuseum — source 1

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

  2. Heiligenbeeldenmuseum — source 2

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

  3. Heiligenbeeldenmuseum — source 3

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

  4. Heiligenbeeldenmuseum — source 4

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

  5. Heiligenbeeldenmuseum — 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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