Museum Schooltijd

Museum Schooltijd in Terneuzen tells the story of education and upbringing from around 1850 to today. Young and old will recognise the school desks, reading boards and wall charts of the past.

What can you expect at Museum Schooltijd?

• History: The museum opened on 9 July 1997. Since 2012 it has been housed in a listed building on the Nieuwstraat in the centre of Terneuzen.
• Collection: You will see old classrooms, readers, school wall charts and teaching materials. A large collection of school photos goes back to around 1850, and many visitors look for relatives from the region.
• Children: Children aged 4 and up discover what school used to be like. School classes and groups are welcome by appointment.

Practical information

• Season: The museum opens in the afternoons, Wednesday to Saturday in summer and on fewer days in spring and autumn. It is closed in December and January.
• Accessibility: There is a lift, a stairlift and an accessible toilet.
• Surroundings: Nearby are the harbour and the large locks of Terneuzen on the Westerschelde.

Museum Schooltijd is a nostalgic outing for grandparents, parents and children together.

For information

Nieuwstraat 2-4, Terneuzen
tel. +31 115 720 821 
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