Historisch Museum Hedel
Local museum of Hedel in the former town hall with finds from Hedel Castle, coin dies, farm equipment and a large photo collection; free admission.
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About the museum
The Historisch Museum Hedel has been located in the former municipal building of Hedel since 1982. The building dates from 1883, was badly damaged in the Second World War and, after repairs, served as the town hall until 1968. In 1990 an extension for the agricultural department was added. The collection and building belong to the Stichting Hedels Historie, which works entirely on an unpaid basis; since June 2014 the museum has been a "Geregistreerd Museum".
On the first floor, objects can be seen ranging from the first settlers of old Hatalle (Hedilla) to the finds that came to light in the early 1980s when the remains of Hedel Castle were uncovered. The castle played a major role in the Eighty Years' War and had its own minting right: 34 used and unused coin dies are on display in the Muntkamer. French troops destroyed the castle in 1794, and the remains were later demolished; today the foundations behind the Catholic church have been partly rebuilt.
On the ground floor, an extensive photo collection shows streets, houses and people of the last hundred years. The agricultural department presents equipment and tools that were used in Hedel, including the "Hedels wagentje" from 1913. There is also a room for changing exhibitions, in which artists from Hedel and the Bommelerwaard can also exhibit for a small fee.
Highlights
- Finds from Hedel Castle in the Baroniezaal
- Muntkamer with 34 coin dies from the former Hedel mint
- Agricultural department with the "Hedels wagentje" from 1913
- Large photo collection on Hedel over the last 100 years
- Free admission, in the former municipal building from 1883
Permanent exhibitions
- Baroniezaal und Muntkamer – Finds from the excavated Hedel Castle and the 34 coin dies of the former Hedel mint.
- Landwirtschaftliche Abteilung – Equipment and tools formerly used in Hedel, such as the "Hedels wagentje" from 1913.
- Operated by
- Stichting Hedels Historie
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Children & teens | –Admission free for everyone. |
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According to the website, the museum is freely accessible. Guided tours for groups on request for a fee.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the website, the museum is less accessible for visitors with physical disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group tours on request and for a fee (ask about conditions); visitor conditions are available at the entrance. Educational projects for primary schools in the Bommelerwaard (history of Hedel, Roman period, Middle Ages, 20th century, agriculture). |
