The history of
Texel comes
alive in Museum
Waelstee.
Heritage Museum Waelstee is located in two beautiful farmhouses in the heart of the picturesque village of De Waal in the middle of Texel. In the museum you can learn about the history of living and working on Texel.
The extensive collection of historical utensils, tools and means of transport, the blacksmith shop, overviews of Texel landscapes and farms and the authentically decorated farmhouse provide an enlightening view of daily life on Texel in the past.
A selection of our exhibitions
Topical
Craftsmanship on Texel.
winter fun
Step into the past and experience how the inhabitants of the island lived and worked in the former times!
In two beautiful farmhouses in the picturesque village of De Waal, you get a multifaceted picture of the daily life on Texel in an often surprising way. Come close, empathize and reflect on the often hard work of everyday life without facilities such as running water, electricity, telephone, computer.
Your museum visit will provide you an unforgettable experience of nostalgic recognition!
Facilities
- Fully suitable for the disabled
- Guided tours
- Puzzle tour for children
- Museum shop with Texel products
- Coffee, tea, fresh with Texel cake
- Parking space (and charging point for electric) bicycle
- Parking for cars and buses within walking distance
Objective
The objective of heritage museum Waelstee is to acquire, manage and exhibit the diverse heritage of Texel. The starting point here is that all items in the museum have been used on Texel.
Offer
In addition to the permanent collection in our museum, new temporary exhibitions are set up every year. In the small farm house at the intimate courtyard garden you can see how people on Texel lived and worked on the farm 100 years ago.
Demonstrations
Every week we have demonstrations, such as old handicraft techniques. Blacksmiths are at work in the authentic old forge on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. On other days, a film shows how the forge works in a lifelike way. The demonstrations are announced here.
