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South Holland · Culture & daily life

Toverlantaarnmuseum sets still images in motion

A private museum in Scheveningen presents shows with the laterna magica and optical toys, exclusively for groups and occasions arranged in advance.

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Light through painted glass

See how light source, lens and slide work together. Compare two slides and pay attention to colour, sharpness and the way a narrator creates a sequence.

Optical toys as forerunners

Rotating or sliding images create movement before film. Describe precisely which visual effect arises from speed and repetition.

A show instead of an open gallery

There is no open weekly schedule; visits are by appointment only. Birthdays, educational and company visits are given an agreed programme; old Heritage Day announcements do not prove current opening.

Before you go

Only by appointment by phone or e-mail. Confirm the date, group size, duration and accessibility before you travel to Scheveningseweg. When booking, ask which show suits the age, purpose of the group and the historical depth you want.

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. Research card 1227 — Toverlantaarnmuseum Scheveningen

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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