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North Holland · History

Het Oude Gemaal: polder history on calendar days

Het Oude Gemaal in Heerhugowaard focuses on the cultural history of the polder. Museum visits follow the events calendar or an appointment for a group guided tour.

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A pumping station as a framework

The building turns water management into a tangible setting for the regional story. See how the presentation links the pumping station with the polder, and which parts are explained during your visit.

Not every event is a museum opening

The pump hall is also used for music. The museum may be closed during concerts; an activity on the calendar does not therefore automatically mean access to the exhibition.

A group with a guide

Guided tours are offered by appointment on various days. This lets you set aside time specifically for explanation, but the option must be confirmed in advance by the organisation.

Before you go

Discuss group visits and accessibility in advance. Wheelchair access and an adapted toilet are mentioned, while mobility scooters are not allowed in the exhibition and café.

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. Het Oude Gemaal — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  2. Het Oude Gemaal — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  3. Het Oude Gemaal — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

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