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Gelderland · Culture & daily life

De Kijkzolder: objects relating to Catholic religious life

Parish museum De Kijkzolder in Wijchen focuses on liturgy and religious experience from the period often called the ‘Rich Catholic Life’ (Rijke Roomse Leven). Permanent and changing displays complement one another.

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Learning to understand a practice

With religious objects, the function is not always immediately visible. So read the explanation, and for an unfamiliar object, ask when and by whom it was used. In this way, you can find a way into the presentation even without a church background.

More than recognition

Anyone who grew up with Catholic customs may well recognise things. For other visitors, the same objects can raise new questions instead. The combination of a permanent collection and temporary subjects gives room for both ways of looking.

A brief monthly window

The museum usually opens on the last Sunday of the month, following the church service. July and August are excepted. Appointments are possible for groups, and there are sometimes extra openings on special occasions.

Before you go

Check the last Sunday of the month and the short visiting window; July and August are closed.

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 de Kijkzolder — source 1

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

  2. Museum de Kijkzolder — source 2

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

  3. Museum de Kijkzolder — source 3

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

  4. Museum de Kijkzolder — source 4

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

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