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Cultuur en Musea

Culture and museums

In the Land of Maas and Waal, you will find history all around the rivers. Discover the culture and history of the Land of Maas and Waal.

Sniffing culture

Besides tranquillity, cycling and walking, the Land of Maas and Waal has more to offer. The Land of Maas and Waal is rich in culture and museums. Here you will find history all around the rivers. Between the meandering rivers the Maas and the Waal are various monumental buildings with a rich history. The area continues to surprise you.

Because of its rich history, all kinds of distant ancestors have left their traces. From centuries-old estates and country houses to old fortified towns. It seems as if time has stood still. You will enjoy the Land of Maas and Waal.

Wijchen castle


Take a true journey through history in the Land of Maas and Waal.

Despite its neat Renaissance appearance, Wijchen Castle has a long and tumultuous history behind it. Over the centuries, it has been the scene of battles, of banished love and royal life. A rich history that more than warrants a visit for lovers of the past. Museum Kasteel Wijchen offers a unique opportunity to discover more about versatile and surprising Wijchen and the river country around it. The museum's permanent collection provides an interesting picture of history in the region.

De Tuut steam pumping station

Visit the only surviving steam pumping station in the Gelderland river area.

Stoomgemaal de Tuut was one of eight steam pumping stations that operated the Land of Maas and Waal from 1846. The steam pumping station facilitated the growth of prosperity in this part of the Land of Maas and Waal. De Tuut is the only original, intact and working steam pumping station in the Dutch river area.

Hernen Castle


Get a good impression of what a medieval castle looked like.

Taste the atmosphere of the old stones of this beautiful castle. The medieval character is still clearly visible today. The castle features the original coat of arms from the 16th century and two portraits of original inhabitants. Several archaeological finds from the castle moat are also on display.

Ruin Batenburg


Visit ruin Batenburg for an interesting afternoon in beautiful surroundings.

An impressive ruin of once one of Gelderland's oldest and most important castles. In 1794, it was largely destroyed by French troops. The flora and fauna surrounding the ruin make this place special: the grounds accommodate a duck decoy, mill and a beautiful floodplain.