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South Holland · Culture & daily life

Louwman Museum: vehicles as designed objects

The Louwman Museum on Leidsestraatweg focuses on cars and other means of transport. Besides cars, motorcycles and carriages are mentioned. The collection therefore offers different ways of looking at transport, form and use.

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Form and function

Look at how a vehicle makes room for driver and passengers. Finish, seating and controls raise questions about the use it was designed for, without you needing any technical knowledge.

Following the differences

Comparing different types of vehicle shifts the attention from an attractive exterior to layout and construction. Use the available explanations to understand the differences; specific models may not always be on display.

A separate collection

The historic telescopes have their own visiting arrangements: the first Friday of the month and, for other group visits, by appointment. Regular museum opening therefore does not automatically mean access to this part.

Before you go

Check the exceptions to the Monday closure. Separate arrangements and times apply to the telescopes; plan that part explicitly rather than assuming it comes with an ordinary museum ticket.

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. Louwman Museum — 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. Louwman Museum — 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. Louwman Museum — 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.

  4. Louwman Museum — source 4

    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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