Look at the outside
A tin has to protect a product, but its picture often has to attract attention as well. Compare lettering, colours and shapes. Which element tells you what was inside, and which seems mainly intended to make it attractive?
A little bakers’ street
The museum describes a little bakers’ street (bakkersstraatje) and a collection of rusk tins. Seeing similar packaging side by side makes it easier to notice differences. Look, for example, at how a lid closes or where a brand name is placed.
Make an appointment
According to the description, museum visits are still possible by appointment, while the former restaurant is closed. So do not count on the restaurant being open or on an ordinary stop for food and drink. Group packages have their own arrangements regarding numbers and availability.
Before you go
Book in advance. Both five and ten people are mentioned as the minimum for a weekday visit; check this.
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.
- Nationaal Blikkenmuseum — source 1
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Nationaal Blikkenmuseum — source 2
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Nationaal Blikkenmuseum — source 3
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.
- Nationaal Blikkenmuseum — source 4
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.