Museum Warsenhoeck

About the museum

Museum Warsenhoeck is housed in the farmhouse at Geinoord 11 in Park Oudegein, on a spot where a dam lay in the Doorslag in the 12th and 13th centuries. Goods were transhipped and tolls collected there, and the medieval small town of Geyn grew up around it, disappearing from the map again in the 14th century. The present farmhouse dates from the 17th century; archaeological investigations found traces of the earlier toll house and an old well.

Since August 1979, part of the building has been used as a children's farm (Kinderboerderij). After extensive restoration at the end of the 1980s, the Historische Kring Nieuwegein opened the museum in the restored farmhouse on 28 April 1990. On around 280 square metres over three floors, it shows the history of Jutphaas and Vreeswijk, villages that were independent until 1971.

The archaeological part of the permanent exhibition is particularly notable, with finds from the Middle Palaeolithic from Jutphaas. In addition there are everyday objects, old prints, photographs and an audiovisual corner; on the upper floor, thematic exhibitions and art exhibitions alternate. The museum is currently working on a new presentation of the collection.

Highlights

• Archaeological finds from the Middle Palaeolithic of Jutphaas
• History of the places Jutphaas, Vreeswijk and Geyn
• Everyday objects and tools from the 18th to the 20th century
• Historic photo and picture collection of the Historische Kring
• In the Natuurkwartier next to the children's farm and polder mill

Permanent exhibition

• Dauerausstellung zur Geschichte von Jutphaas, Vreeswijk und Geyn – Archaeological finds, everyday objects, prints and photographs on the ground floor and the first floor.

Founded

1990

Operated by

Historische Kring Nieuwegein

Admission & discounts

Members of the Historische Kring Nieuwegein and holders of the Nieuwegeinpas have free admission. According to the website, admission is free for everyone while construction work is under way in the Natuurkwartier. Card payment only; the Museumkaart is not valid.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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

Small ramps, no thresholds, adapted toilet, stairlift and a wheelchair available to borrow.

Kids & families

The museum is located on the grounds of the Kinderboerderij IJsselstee in the Natuurkwartier.

Getting there & parking

While construction work is under way in the Natuurkwartier, the museum is harder to reach; the website describes the best route.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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