Museum de Burghse Schoole

About the museum

The Museum de Burghse Schoole presents the cultural history of the Kop van Schouwen, in the west of the island of Schouwen-Duiveland. It is housed in an authentic village school from the mid-19th century, where many generations of village children were taught. The building has served as a museum since 1992 and is run by the Stichting Museum De Burghse Schoole.

The house has three exhibition rooms: a classroom as it looked in 1920, with slate boards, slate pencils, reading tiles and school pictures; a room for exhibitions that change every year; and an archaeology room. There, the story runs from the Brabers around 2000 BC through the Vikings to about 1500 AD. It also highlights the former harbor of Westenschouwen and the importance of fishing. An interactive multi-touch table opens up parts of the collection, including old class photos.

Behind the museum lies the Carolingian ring fort of Burgh, one of the best-preserved refuges from the time of the Viking raids; it was partly reconstructed in 2007. From the museum, the path ’t Hoge Burgh leads across this archaeological monument. The site also includes a schoolyard, a herb garden and a Klapbank, a bench where stories from Burgh-Haamstede are told at the push of a button. There are plans to include the neighboring headmaster's house.

Highlights

• Classroom as it looked in 1920
• Archaeology room from the Brabers to the Vikings
• Carolingian ring fort right behind the museum
• Multi-touch table with the collection and old class photos
• Herb garden and schoolyard

Permanent exhibitions

• Klassenzimmer von 1920 – A classroom with slate boards, slate pencils, school pictures and satchels takes visitors back to school life in the 1920s.
• Archäologie und Ringwallburg – Finds, a model and reconstructions show the history of Schouwen from the Brabers to the Vikings, and the fort behind the museum.

Founded

1992

Operated by

Stichting Museum De Burghse Schoole

Admission & discounts

School groups pay €2.50 per pupil.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The entrance on Kerkstraat has a small porch and a stone staircase with three steps; the museum is currently not wheelchair-accessible. The team helps visitors with walking difficulties where possible. Scooters and pets are not permitted, except assistance dogs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

For children aged 4 to 12 there are search games through the museum; a museum club for ages 8 to 12 is planned after the renovation. Children can explore on their own in the classroom and at the multi-touch table.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

Herb garden next to the schoolyard, where visitors may pick herbs for free. A covered café terrace is only planned.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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