Mosterdmuseum Doesburg
Museum in a still-operating mustard factory in Doesburg: old mustard mills and equipment show how mustard and vinegar are traditionally made.
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About the museum
In the Hanseatic town of Doesburg on the IJssel, within the old town fortifications, stands the Doesburgsche Mosterd- en Azijnfabriek, which by its own account goes back to a founding in 1457; the factory itself is dated to 1806 in the press. The building is a municipal monument. It is considered the smallest mustard factory in the Netherlands, and mustard and vinegar are still made here today in the traditional way.
In 1974 a museum was attached to the factory. There you can see old mustard mills with the associated factory equipment from various vanished mustard factories. Visitors walk through the old mustard works and experience how "boeren" (farmer's) mustard is still made and processed in the old way; the products can be tasted and bought in the shop.
For decades Rokus and Marian van Blokland ran the factory and museum. When they wanted to hand over because of their age, it was important to them that both stayed together as one in Doesburg; Timon Houwers became the new owner. The museum is intended for all age groups, including with a pushchair or wheelchair, and can be visited on your own. For groups of ten or more people a demonstration is available on request, and schools can book a guided tour.
Highlights
- Old mustard mills from vanished mustard factories
- Still-working mustard and vinegar factory in a municipal monument
- Tour through the traditional mustard works
- Factory shop with Doesburg mustard and vinegar
Permanent exhibition
- Museum in der historischen Senfmacherei – Old mustard mills and factory equipment from vanished mustard factories in the building of the still-working factory.
- Founded
- 1974
- Operated by
- Doesburgsche Mosterd- en Azijnfabriek
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50Children and young people up to 14 years |
| Children & teens | €1.50Young people up to and including 14 years €1.50 |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Demonstration for groups of 10 or more people can be booked on request. |
Tickets are paid for in the shop, by cash or card.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 museum, suitable for all age groups, including with a pushchair or wheelchair.
Kids & families
- Stroller-friendly
The museum describes itself as suitable for all age groups and is accessible with a pushchair.
Getting there & parking
The museum is within the town fortifications of Doesburg on Boekholtstraat.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Factory shop with Doesburg mustard, vinegars, gift packages and other products.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tour on your own, or guided tour or demonstration for groups of 10 or more (enquire online), intended especially for schools and groups of all ages. |
