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Museum Het Valkhof is located next to the
historic Valkhofpark, in the old heart of
Nijmegen. The museum offers you three
exceptional permanent collections:
Archaeology, Ancient Art and Modern Art.
Each year the museum organises several
stimulating temporary exhibitions plus
(children’s) activities for you to participate
in.
There are unique pieces to see, from
prehistory through the Roman era and Late
Middle Ages to the twentieth century right
up to the present. The Archaeology perma
nent collection lets you experience the life of
legionnaires and civilians in Roman times. In
the halls of Ancient Art, paintings, prints,
sculptures and crafts give a view into life in
the Kingdom of Nijmegen. In addition, the
museum’s permanent exhibition represents
Modern Art, mostly Dutch, up to Pop Art, so
evocative of the sixties, and Contemporary
Art.
Its contemporary, characteristic museum
building is an architecturally prominent
design by Ben van Berkel. The architect has
set an imposing facade onto the Kelfkens
bos.
Museum Het ValkhofInside, the rooms are charming and graceful,
creating a feeling of sophisticated light and
space. A monumental staircase leads you to
the light and spacious exhibition halls.
In the cosy Museum Café you can process
all your impressions and enjoy a nice lunch
or a cup of fresh coffee and homemade
cakes.
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Modern ArtFrom Pop Art to contemporary expression
The highlight of the Modern Art collection
is the evocative art movement Pop Art, with
emphasis on its Dutch representatives, such as
Woody van Amen and Gustave Asselbergs.
Pop Art came out of the sixties of the last
century and its tradition visibly continues in
contemporary visual culture. There is also
a great deal of attention to the expressive
painting of the eighties and nineties of the 20th
century. The renewed attention to figu rative
representation is also regularly discussed.
Photo aboveRuud van Empel, World # 7, 2005 Photo leftGérard Garouste, Le Nid Dans La Tête, 1995 - 1996 Photo rightPanamerenko, Mock-up, 1985
Highlights of the Modern Art collection
What you should absolutely not miss in the
Modern Art collection are several prominent
works by Dutch and foreign artists, such as the
embroidered photo works by Berend Strik, the
‘Machines’ by Shinkichi Tajiri, ‘Mock Up’ by
Panamarenko and ‘Le nid dans la tête’ by
Gérard Garouste.
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ArchaeologyDiscover the stories of the past!
The diverse Archaeology collection tells us
about the Prehistoric, Roman and Middle Ages
in Nijmegen and Gelderland.
In Roman times, Nijmegen (Noviomagus)
was the first and most important city in our
country. The numerous finds from this period
therefore form the core of the presentation
and put you in touch with the soldiers and
civilians who lived here then.
Marvel at the equestrian helmets with their
inscrutable facemasks, the monumental
limestone pillar gods from the time of Emperor
Tiberius (14-37 AD), the bronze portrait of
Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD), the silver cup
(kantharos) of Stevensweert, a masterpiece
of ancient goldsmithing, and through many
precious holdings of bronze and glass.
Treat yourself to a journey through the Roman
Empire on the more than three-metre long
‘map of Peutinger,’ of which the museum
possesses a copy of the first printed edition
from 1598. >
Photo aboveA bronze portrait head with the features of the Emperor Trajan, from the Rhine near Xanten, circa 100 AD.
Photo rightSatyr cup, detail of a bronze jug, Herwen-Bijlandse Waard, 1st century AD.
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Gelders Archaeological Centre ‘Museum G.M. KAM’
In the Gelders Archaeological Centre ‘Museum
GM Kam’ you can find information about the
archaeology of Nijmegen and Gelderland. In
this building the museum houses a major
archaeological library and the archaeological
collections of Museum Het Valkhof and the
Provinciaal Depot voor Bodemvondsten (the
Provincial Excavations Depot).
Address
Museum Kamstraat 45, Nijmegen
Phone (024) 360 88 05
Open every Thursday from 1 pm – 5 pm
and by appointment, admission free
> Many exceptional archaeological finds come
from graves. This is the case for the remains of
two Celtic chariots from Wijchen and Nijme-
gen, once the proud possessions of a local
ruler in the Iron Age. The grave of a Frankish
horseman from Lent dates back to the Early
Middle Ages (7th century). He is buried in full
regalia, with his two swords and his horse in
full harness.
G.M. KAM Ceramics Room
On the ground floor is the G.M. Kam Ceramics
Room, which is named after collector and
museum founder Gerard Kam (1836-1922).
Here you will find a wide selection from the
museum’s rich pottery collection, which was
largely collected by him. The collection covers
more than 4,500 years, from circa 2600 BC up
to the beginning of the 20th century.
Photo leftThe Kantharos of Stevensweert, Stevensweert, late 1st century - middle - 1st century AD.
Photo rightSilvered face helmet, from the Waal at Nijmegen, second half of 1st century
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Paintings, silver, medieval images:
the extensive collection of Ancient Art tells
stories about the history of Nijmegen and
the region.
Nijmegen has a special history and is known
as the oldest city in the Netherlands. The histo-
ric Valkhof, a stone’s throw from the museum,
was occupied by Frankish kings and the dukes
of Guelders after the Romans and Batavians.
In their environment a thriving city grew,
full evidence of which can be found in the
museum.
The Valkhof has also inspired many artists,
such as he famed monumental canvas of
seventeenth-century master Jan van Goyen.
The picturesque surroundings of the city still
captivate artists.
Ancient ArtArt and culture from the oldest city in the Netherlands
In the nineteenth and twentieth century,
painters like Jan Toorop and B.C. Koekkoek
came to the City on the Waal.
Photo aboveJan Weissenbruch, the old port with its Bottle Gate, circa 1850
Photo right Jan van Goyen, View of the Valkhof Castle, 1641
Photo bottom rightThe Nijmegen owl,1580 - 1590
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Take a look in the prints gallery
The prints gallery is a special room dedicated
to small presentations from the more fragile
collection of works on paper. In the gallery you
can relax and enjoy these prints and drawings.
Peace of Nijmegen Room
The Peace of Nijmegen Room introduces
you to a special story from Nijmegen and
European history: the Peace of Nijmegen.
Nijmegen was the political centre of Europe
from 1676 to 1679. Negotiations on ending
several European wars were held in the city.
The ambassadors of the European powers in
Nijmegen expected that the locations where
the negotiations were to be held would match
their high profile. To provide the negotiation
rooms with appropriate decoration, two sets of
tapestries were hastily bought from the
famous studio of the brothers Michiel and
Philippe Wauters in the city of Antwerp, then
the centre of tapestry-weaving. As of 2010,
one of the two sets can be seen at Museum
Het Valkhof on a rotating basis.
Henri Gascar, the signing of the peace treaty between France and Spain on 17 September 1678
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Algemene informatie
Services
The museum shop
In this gift shop in Nijmegen you’ll find all
kinds of (art) books and catalogues correspon-
ding to the collections and temporary exhibi-
tions. There are also maps, original toys and
special gifts: from replicas of historical and
archaeological glass objects to DVDs. In the
museum shop there are also numerous wal-
king maps with routes through the city and the
surroundings of Nijmegen on sale.
The Museum Café
In the attractive Museum Café you can enjoy
coffee and tea, delicious assortments of cakes,
Belgian chocolates, soft drinks or an aperitif.
There is an attractive lunch menu, inspired by
the temporary exhibitions. When the weather
permits, the doors to the terrace under the
chestnut trees are opened. You will have views
of the sculptures in the backyard of the
museum. For the children there is a special
corner with art books and games. The Museum
Café is open Tuesday through Sunday until
2:30 pm.
Lunch 12 pm – 3 pm.
Tip!
The Museum Café offers free use of the WiFi
network for laptop, mobile phone or tablet.
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Business arrangements
The museum has excellent facilities for
exclusive business arrangements, outside
the usual opening hours. From team training,
brainstorming sessions, product presentations
to networking events, we make it all possible.
If you’d like, you can combine your business
meeting with a tour of the museum.
For more information please e-mail us.
E-mail [email protected]
Panorama of the museum gallery
Group visits
For groups, the museum organises guided
tours and special arrangements. For infor-
mation and reservations, please e-mail our
public affairs department.
E-mail [email protected]
Reservations can be made up to 14 days in
advance.
Disabled persons
The museum is accessible to visitors with
limited mobility. Lift and wheelchairs are
available. The auditorium has a ring route.
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Algemene informatie
For children
Roman workshop
Valkhof Junior
In the colourful Roman and medieval scripto-
rium workshop, children from 7 to 12 years get
to handle real museum objects themselves.
For example, they can examine the skeleton of
a Roman horse or decipher famous calendar
plates. Open from 1 pm – 5 pm every Sunday
and daily during school holidays. Valkhof
Junior can be booked on weekdays for school
classes.
Education
The museum offers a varied program for
elementary and secondary education.
Projects are developed with the collections
and temporary exhibitions. For information,
reservations or the special folder with the
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Celebrate your birthday at the museum!
Looking for another way to celebrate your
birthday? Then come to Museum Het Valkhof
with your friends and set off on an exploration
party in the museum! There’s no party without
food and drink, so there’s no lack of cake and
lemonade in the Museum Café for your party.
curriculum you can phone the public affairs
staff directly (Tuesday to Friday 10 am – 1 pm).
Phone (024) 360 88 05
E-mail [email protected]
In the museum’s cinema you will go see a
movie. A museum guide will take you on a
journey through time. Then you can all head
off to Valkhof Junior. In this colourful lab you’ll
discover all about the Roman and medieval
times! Sign up via:
E-mail [email protected]
Medieval scriptorium
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First floor
Ground floor
Lower floor
G.M. Kam Ceramics Room
Peace of Nijmegen Room
Temporary exhibitions
Valkhof Junior
Services/other
Not accessible
Elevator
Archaeology
Ancient Art
Prints gallery
Modern Art
Temporary exhibitions
Not accessible
Elevator
Museum Café
Terrace
Shop
Library
19th-century icehouse
Patio
Auditorium
Charlemagne Room
Spaces for museum activities
Services/other
Not accessible
Elevator
Entrance/Exit
Gallery
The Association of Friends of Museum Het
Valkhof is formed by a group of individuals
and institutions that wish the museum well.
The association supports the museum in
various fields. For example, purchases for the
collection funded by the association through
the Guyot Foundation, the association brings
out publications in the series Museum Pieces
and she recruits volunteers for the museum
shop.
As a member of the Association of Friends
of Museum Het Valkhof you have free
admission to the museum (except in special
supplements), you receive a newsletter four
times a year and you can participate in a
varied program of cultural activities.
For more information about the Friends
please visit the website of the museum or
contact Marc Hendrikse.
Phone (024) 360 88 05
E-mail [email protected]
Friends of Museum Het Valkhof
Jan Willem Pas (1765-1839), detail of silver cake basket, loan from the Guyot Foundation
Information
Museum Het Valkhof
Kelfkensbos 59, 6511 TB Nijmegen
PO Box 1474, 6501 BL Nijmegen
Phone +31 (0) 24 - 360 88 05
Fax +31 (0) 24 - 360 86 56
Email [email protected]
Internet www.museumhetvalkhof.nl
Facebook www.facebook.com/
MuseumHetValkhof
Twitter twitter.com/ValkhofMuseum
Photography Museum Het Valkhof
© February 2012. All (copy)rights reserved.
Tourist tips
Museum Het Valkhof is an ideal base for sight-
seeing tours, shopping, biking or strolling
through the Ooijpolder on the quay. There are
numerous museums in the immediate vicinity
and just across the German border.
VVV Rijk van Nijmegen gives you information
about the many possi bilities.
Phone: 0900 - 112 23 44 (€ 0,45 per minute) or
www.vvvnijmegen.nl.
Museumtickets
Ages 19 + € 8,00
6 18 years old € 4,00
Family ticket (2 adults + max 3 children) € 20,00
CJP, Culture Card, students € 4,00
Groups from 15 persons € 5,50
Up to 5 years old gratis
Museum Card (MK) gratis
Friends of Museum Het Valkhof,
Rembrandt Members gratis
ICOM gratis
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm.
Open on Mondays in the shorter holidays
(not in the summer), both Easter, both Whitsun,
2nd Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve. Closed other
Mondays, Queen’s day (30th of April), Friday from
the beginning of the Four Day Marches Nijmegen,
1st Christmas Day and New Year. You can always
find the latest information on the website.
Accessibility
Museum Het Valkhof is about 5 minutes away
from Nijmegen Central Station with more than
10 bus lines. For current information please call in
The Netherlands 0900 - 92 92 (€ 0.70 per minute),
or visit www.9292ov.nl. There is a car park
(Kelfkensbos) in front of the museum.
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