Huis Van Gijn is an eighteenth-century canal house on Dordrecht's Voorstraat, once home to banker Simon van Gijn. He filled it with art, curiosities and period interiors, and today the building operates as a museum where those rooms have been preserved largely as he left them. The house also hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
Nieuwe Haven 29-30
Huis Van Gijn examines how people lived frugally in the past and what modern lessons we can draw from that thriftiness.
Conservator Wyke Sybesma guides you through Huis Van Gijn, revealing how sustainability shaped the daily lives of the wealthy over a century ago.
Huis Van Gijn transforms its interior four times yearly with the seasons. This guided tour showcases the seasonal decoration and presentation of the historic house.
A guided tour of the 19th-century Huis Van Gijn in Dordrecht, exploring the interior's period details.
Enjoy an exclusive seasonal breakfast and guided tour of the historic Huis Van Gijn in Dordrecht.
Learn the art of preserving from a sustainability influencer in this masterclass at Huis Van Gijn museum in Dordrecht.
Learn how to alter and repair your own clothes by hand sewing in this practical zero waste workshop.
Josefine Rombouts explores sustainable housekeeping through the lens of a Scottish castle, examining how it operated then and now.
Discover historic monuments across the Netherlands during Open Monumentendagen, celebrating 'Resilient Heritage' and the stories buildings hold through changing times.
An intimate afternoon exploring a quilt from the Huis Van Gijn collection with expert guidance and close-up study.