The Nationaal Gevangenismuseum in Veenhuizen occupies a 19th-century former state prison. Visitors walk through real cells and guard corridors, getting a concrete sense of Dutch prison life across the centuries. The village of Veenhuizen is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Koloniën van Weldadigheid.
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A theatrical exploration of how descendants of controversial Dutch figures grapple with a complicated family legacy and moral ambiguity.
A lecture series exploring social themes, punishment, freedom and society, held at the National Prison Museum.
An outdoor autumn treasure hunt for children around the Nationaal Gevangenismuseum, combining exploration and seasonal discovery through games.
An evening of storytelling at the National Prison Museum where you hear tales about Veenhuizen's past at various locations in the former prison village - fact or fiction is yours to judge.