Museum Tongerlohuys

About the museum

The museum's roots go back to 1932, when the antiquarian society De Ghulden Roos began collecting objects and documents on the history of Roosendaal. From 1936 the collection was shown in the old town hall; in 1974 it moved into the Tongerlohuys, a parsonage built in 1762 on the Kerkstraat. When the city archive moved out in 1991, the museum gained space; in 2006 it joined forces with the Stichting Int Heyderadey, and in 2016 it developed into the city's comprehensive heritage center.

The collection ranges from archaeological finds through objects related to peat extraction, devotional religious images and club souvenirs, to costumes, industrial history and household items from around 1910. It is supplemented by the Verhalenbank, where Roosendaal residents tell their memories, and by an online searchable object collection. The museum belongs to the Cultuurcluster Roosendaal, which also includes Theater De Kring, CultuurCompaan and the Sint-Jan church.

Since 2025 the main building has been undergoing conversion and sustainability upgrades. Until the planned return in 2027, the museum is housed in the EKP building on Kadeplein, which is connected to the post office and the railway. There it shows a smaller-scale presentation on the history of Roosendaal, starting in the 12th century.

Highlights

• City history of Roosendaal from the Middle Ages to industrialization
• Verhalenbank with personal memories of Roosendaal
• Searchable online collection with thousands of objects
• Verhalencafé on the first Sunday of every month
• Educational programs for schools and families

Permanent exhibition

• Het verhaal van Roosendaal – Interim presentation in the EKP building on the city's history, from its beginnings in the 12th century through the Norbertines and club life to its role as an economic hub.

Operated by

Cultuurcluster Roosendaal

Director

Laura Hondebrink

Admission & discounts

Admission includes coffee or tea (price for the presentation in the EKP building). Free with a Museumkaart.

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

Access to the EKP building is via stairs or a ramp; to reach the entrance, walk past the theater entrance on the left.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

For families there are coloring sheets and kits to build at home; school classes can choose age-appropriate programs.

Getting there & parking

Bicycle racks on the street. The museum is a guest in the EKP building on Kadeplein; to reach the entrance, walk past the theater entrance on the left.

Amenities & dining

Coffee or tea is included with admission; the museum's webshop.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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