Museum Veere

About the museum

Museum Veere consists of two historic buildings: the Scottish Houses (“Het Lammeken” and “De Struijs”) on the Kaai and the late Gothic town hall on the market square. The names recall the trade with Scotland: from 1541 Veere was the staple port for Scottish goods, above all wool. After the Scots left, the town fell into decline; at the end of the 19th century private individuals saved the two houses from demolition.

The foundation of the museum was laid by Jonkheer Victor de Stuers, the “Bouwjonker”, who donated the Lammeken to the state in 1906. De Struijs had been acquired in 1896 by the English diamond dealer and art collector Albert Ochs; in 1947 his daughter Alma Oakes bequeathed it, along with her collections, to the state, on the condition that it be turned into a museum together with the Lammeken. The museum was officially opened on 9 June 1950. Since 2000 the Delta Cultureel foundation has managed the house.

Among its treasures are the seven Stadhuisbeelden of 1517/1518, a rare, almost completely preserved group of figures of the lords and ladies of Veere; a Zeeuws Sterkabinet made of precious woods; the gilded cup of Maximilian of Burgundy of 1551 in the town hall; and paintings by the “Veeristen” artists’ colony, which flourished in Veere between about 1900 and 1940. The town hall includes a tower with a carillon of 47 bells; in the 3D adventure “1813” visitors can virtually roam through Veere in Napoleonic times.

Highlights

• Seven Stadhuisbeelden of 1517/1518 in the Beeldenzaal
• Gilded cup of Maximilian of Burgundy (1551) in the former council chamber
• Zeeuws Sterkabinet and paintings by the “Veeristen” artists’ colony
• Town hall carillon with 47 bells and summer concerts
• 3D adventure “1813”: a virtual journey through Veere in Napoleonic times

Permanent exhibitions

• Stadhuisbeelden – The Beeldenzaal holds seven rare figures of the lords and ladies of Veere from 1517/1518, an almost completely preserved group of figures from the 16th century.
• Die Veeristen – Paintings by the international artists’ colony that settled in Veere from the second half of the 19th century and flourished between 1900 and 1940.
• 3D avontuur 1813 – A three-dimensional journey through Veere in the era of Napoleonic fortification, with an interactive map from 1813.

Founded

1950

Operated by

Stichting Delta Cultureel

Director

Willem Meijer

Admission & discounts

The ticket is valid for the Schotse Huizen and the Stadhuis; no surcharge for exhibitions. Free for Museumkaart holders, ICOM members and Friends of the museum. All tickets are also available online.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• 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

Both sites are listed buildings with several floors and small differences in level between rooms; there is no lift yet. The upper floors of the Schotse Huizen in particular are less suitable for people with walking difficulties. Holders of a disability card can park free of charge in Veere in the large car parks (and for a maximum of 3 hours with a parking disc elsewhere).

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Family page with interactive exhibitions, workshops and guided tours; family ticket €22. In school programmes children may, for example, try on historical clothing. The steep old staircases are part of the experience.

Getting there & parking

The Haltetaxi must be booked at least 1.5 hours in advance on 088 23 58 000.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop with souvenirs, regional jewellery, works by Veere artists, books on the town’s history and children’s items; visiting the shop is free. A tourist information office is located in the Stadhuis.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 80 guests.

Available for hire outside opening hours: the Beeldenzaal (up to 80 people, separate entrance), the Raadzaal in the Stadhuis (up to 50 people), the Alma Oakes Room and the attic. Weddings take place in the wedding room of the Stadhuis (up to 50 guests); on request the town carillonneur will play (30 minutes €190).

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