Museum Noordwijk

The Museum Noordwijk is situated in the centre of town, a mere 2 minute walk from the Flying Pig Beach hostel. The museum charts the history of the local area through a diverse exhibition of art, photography, and memorabilia - some of which dates back to the 1800’s. So set aside at least 2 hours and take a fascinating stroll back in time, inside the world renowned, Museum Noordwijk!

The museum building is actually a terraced house that was built in 1625. Throughout 1986 and 1987 the house was restored, and in 1994 the Museum Noordwijk opened its doors to visitors for the first time. The Museum is run entirely by volunteers from the Society of Noordwijk, and a number of the exhibits on display have been lent to the Museum Noordwijk by these god-like pillars of the local community.

The ground floor of the museum replicates three scenes from Dutch family life that would have been commonplace over 100 years ago. A traditional Dutch kitchen, living room, and stable are depicted with actual paraphernalia from the 1800’s making the scenes as lifelike as possible. You’ll find plenty of farming tools and utensils on show that were once used for flower cultivation in the Bollenstreek; the famous bulb growing region in The Netherlands, of which Noordwijk is a major part of.

At the rear of the house a large modern art gallery contains a collection of designs and paintings by the famous Dutch artist Leon Senf. You’ll also find hundreds of enlarged photographs that capture some of the most important moments in the towns history, from the Nazi occupation to the reconstruction of the beautiful Noordwijk promenade.

So why not enhance your visit to The Flying Pig Beach Hostel by absorbing a little local history at the Museum Noordwijk!