Museum Waelstee
Texel local history museum in two Stolp farmhouses in the village of De Waal, with everyday life, farming and crafts of the island.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Museum Waelstee in the village of De Waal in the center of Texel goes back to a group of committed Texel residents who, several decades ago, founded the Agrarisch- en Wagenmuseum Texel (Agricultural and Wagon Museum Texel) in an original Stolp farmhouse. At first the main aim was to preserve the island's rural life.
Over the years, exhibition rooms, a depot and a workshop were added; today the museum presents a broad picture of earlier life on Texel across more than 1,500 square meters. After a comprehensive renovation, the exhibition was rebuilt and has since seen itself as a heritage museum for pupils, young people, holidaymakers and island residents.
In two Stolp farmhouses on the village square in front of the church, visitors learn how people on Texel lived and worked without running water, electricity or a telephone. The displays include carts and tools, regional customs and stories, a small farmyard showing how living and working looked a century ago, and weekly demonstrations at the forge and of handicraft techniques. The museum is run entirely by volunteers.
Highlights
- Two historic Stolp farmhouses in the village of De Waal
- Everyday life, farming and customs on Texel
- Wagon collection and forge demonstration
- Puzzle trail for children in Dutch and German
- Texel Museum Pass and Museumkaart accepted
Permanent exhibitions
- Texelse Erbe in den Stolpbauernhöfen – Everyday life, farming, crafts and customs of the island in two historic farmhouses, with carts, workshops and stories.
- Wohnen und Arbeiten auf dem Hof vor hundert Jahren – In the small Stolp farmhouse on the inner courtyard, visitors see how families on Texel lived and worked a century ago.
- Operated by
- Stichting Cultuurhistorisch Museum Texel
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8.50 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €5Children aged 4 to 12. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €7.50 per personAdults €7.50, children aged 4 to 12 €4 (groups of 10 or more). |
The Museumkaart and the Texel Museum Pass are accepted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 museum describes itself as fully suitable for people with mobility impairments; dogs are welcome.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Children can follow a puzzle trail with questions about all exhibitions (in Dutch and German).
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking for cars and buses within walking distance; bicycle parking with an e-bike charging point at the museum.
The museum is in the middle of De Waal on the square in front of the church; the southern access road runs via the "Bomendiek", one of Texel's oldest dikes.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Coffee, tea and soft drinks served with Texelse koek (local Texel cake); museum shop with Texel products.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Volunteer guides accompany individual visitors and groups on request. A puzzle trail for children is available in Dutch and German. Bicycles (with charging point for e-bikes) and cars have space nearby. |
